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Global M&A rebounds sharply as 2025 deal value climbs to US$4.8t
Global M&A rebounds sharply as 2025 deal value climbs to US$4.8t
Average EV/EBITDA multiples rose to 11.6 times, up one turn from 2024 but still below 2021 peaks.
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Australian gas demand weakens as LNG exports fall to four year low
Looking ahead, IEEFA said gas faces a mixed future in Asia’s power mix.
2 days ago
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.
3 days ago
How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use
Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
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Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
4 days ago
Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake
Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
4 days ago
Unilever Malaysia and Avinity Analytics score win at Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2025
Their Customer Data Platform cuts sampling lead time, boosts efficiency, and enables highly targeted engagement.
5 days ago
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
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Intracardiac echocardiography devices market to hit $621.3m by 2034
Key developments include three-dimensional imaging.
6 days ago
NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd wins at Asian Experience Awards 2025
The award recognises the organisation’s innovative, industry-aligned approach to sourcing, training, and placing tech talent.
6 days ago
Will geopolitical sanctions or new ships shape the tanker market?
Return to Red Sea routes would cause a 2% to 3% demand reduction.
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Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
6 days ago
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
Risk management and cost control remain top priorities – KPMG Singapore’s Wei Li Tea
She highlighted how innovation and digital transformation are driving resilience and growth across industries in Asia.
Global geothermal investment is set to grow 20% a year to 2030
On a dollars-per-watt basis, Rystad estimates district heating costs at roughly US$3 per watt.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Storm and fire losses deepen pressure on Hong Kong P&C earnings
The incident will add to diluted earnings but is unlikely to threaten overall solvency.
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