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Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands
Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands
However, competition from global carriers continues to squeeze margins.
Japan’s perovskite targets face cost and durability gaps: IEEFA
Perovskite cells currently have lifetimes of 5–12 years.
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
What lies ahead for South Korea’s medical device market?
The government is investing over $622.1m to support next-generation medical devices.
China's non-life insurance sector should remain stable: AM Best
Insurers continue to face weak domestic demand, the agency said.
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Brands are expected to build GEO capabilities to optimise for generative engines and prepare for agentic commerce.
China’s new coal power approvals decline in 9M
If this trend continues, 2025 will be the second-lowest year for approvals.
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.
86% of Southeast Asian consumers shop actively in online malls
Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.
Global personal luxury goods spending holds steady as currency effects weigh
Looking ahead, the firm expects solid underlying growth over the next decade as the global luxury customer base expands.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. honoured at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025
The broadband provider earned an accolade for bringing prepaid fiber to underserved communities.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
Maritime industry needs urgent and coordinated investment for net-zero goal
Hong Kong is seen to have a major role in this transition.
Why Indian companies increase use of insurance after cyber threats rise
Indian companies reported heavy financial losses tied to key insurable risks.
PETRONAS recognised at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 for reimagining oil and gas operations
The company’s Enterprise AI Agent Programme has empowered employees to automate workflows, achieving multi-million-dollar efficiency gains across its Malaysian operations.
Blood glucose monitoring system market to hit $25.4b by 2030
The diabetes management segment could see the highest CAGR during the period.
Keeping Asia’s digital transformation secure in the age of AI
By Rakshit Ghura, Vice President & General Manager of Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions.
Commentary
Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions