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Eastern Communications scales up resilience against natural disasters with strengthened network backbone
Eastern Communications scales up resilience against natural disasters with strengthened network backbone
Its PDSCN project has made robust internet access more inclusive across the archipelago.
Pruksa Holding wins Thailand Technology Excellence Award 2024 for AI-powered predictor model
The technology has streamlined its quality assurance process with the decrease of manual audit transactions.
Exist Software Labs takes home Philippines Technology Excellence Awards for HRIS solution
It has empowered BCC Global Solutions to achieve heightened operational transparency and efficiency.
Gentrack empowers utilities in carbon reduction and digital transformation whilst launching new lines of revenues
Offering a new-age billing and CRM solution, Gentrack has helped industry leaders in the energy sector meet their ESG demands and maintain a competitive edge.
Grameenphone takes Bangladesh Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for MyGP app
The app empowers the mass population across all sectors in Bangladesh as it digitises 99% of the company’s services.
Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024 showcases top digitally innovative companies in Asia
Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 September 2024.
Insured losses from NatCat surge to $151b, fueled by urban growth
The five-year average annual loss is at $106b.
China motor insurance market to rise 5.2% this year
New energy vehicles are gaining traction in China’s vehicle market.
Namanzee Harris spotlights AlHijrah Plus named Terrestrial OTT Platform - Malaysia
He shares the collaborative effort of TV AlHijrah in making the app and its content accessible and diverse for the Muslim community in Malaysia.
South Korea’s insurers bag $7b in earnings for H1 2024
This was equivalent to a 2.8% YoY rise.
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024
Both long-term and general business recorded YoY growths.
Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule
APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.
Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July
Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.
Mizuho issues $553m green bond
Its banking arm will use the funds to finance environmentally friendly projects.
China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics
It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.
Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans
Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.
What will drive India’s general insurance sector this year?
The industry is slated to grow by 11.2% this year.
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