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MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus and Shopee ties to scale growth
MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus and Shopee ties to scale growth
It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype.
Home insurance affordability worsens across Australia
Affordability stress has surged by 30% over the past year.
China leads global industrial robot market for 11th straight year
In the last three years, 430,000 industrial robots were produced in China.
Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032
Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.
Why did Hong Kong retail sales fall after a strong rebound?
Retail sales initially surged following Hong Kong’s border reopening in January 2023.
Global online jewellery market to increase by $58.4b by 2028
This is driven by advancements in jewellery design and technology.
Philippine’s life sector net income jumps 22% in H1 2024
Total assets also increased by 6.86% YoY.
Thailand's life insurance industry slated for CAGR of 4.4% by 2028
In 2023 the sector grew by 3.7%.
Walmart sells $3.7b stake in JD.com to focus on China ops
Walmart said it is shifting its focus to its own operations in China.
Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector hits $2.4b in 2023
It was mainly driven by Singlife’s merger with Aviva Singapore.
Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China
Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.
Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint
Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.
India’s general insurance sector slated to expand 11.2% in 2024
Motor insurance is anticipated to account for 31.1% of GWP.
Showcase your achievements at Malaysia National and International Business Awards, Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards
The awards programmes spotlight exceptional companies for their innovative projects and tech initiatives.
China’s robotic surgical systems market to reach $250m by 2033
The country accounted for approximately 30% of APAC’s market share in 2023.
EY’s Andrew Tan emphasises customer needs, technology application key to success
He highlights leveraging technology for efficiency, personalisation, and creating a seamless user experience.
Haresh Ahuja of RSM emphasises relationship between tech integration and business success
He highlights the importance of integrating new technologies and managing client relationships to stay ahead in the Middle East tech industry.
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