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Suzlon Energy Australia enhances its service experience by locally refurbishing critical components

It has reduced its dependence on overseas suppliers amidst lessons learned from the pandemic.

Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.

Western Digital KL Center of Excellence honoured at Asian Experience Awards 2024

Its GTR solution streamlines performance testing, cuts report generation time, enhances efficiency, and reduces costs.

Over 1 in 10 APAC workers have no retirement plans

Some workers are postponing their retirement 

Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks

Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.

Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?

Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.

Insurers to tackle rising chronic disease rates by 2030

Mental health is now seen as a priority across generations.

India leads APAC IPO activity: GlobalData

India recorded 227 IPO listings, translating to $12.2b. 

Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August

Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.

Will reinsurers see price increases in 2025?

Nearly a third of respondents predicted price hikes of more than 5%.

College homes, industrial sites a bright spot in Hong Kong property slump

Converted hotels and industrial estates offer investors a lifeline.

China VC funding deals dips 12.6% YoY to $23.3b

It only recorded 1,761 VC funding deals. 

Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics

Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.

3 in 5 APAC executives say geopolitics dampen sustainability investments

Seven in 10 executives globally also see the importance of climate technology.

APAC companies face slower cash collection

Japanese firms had the lowest days receivable at 42 days.

UOB clinches Collaborative Partnership Award - Singapore at ESGBusiness Awards 2024

The bank was recognised for its partnership with Keppel Limited in supporting SMEs in their sustainability journey.