Staff Reporter
Solar and wind seen to energise 30% of ASEAN’s data centres in 2030
Solar and wind seen to energise 30% of ASEAN’s data centres in 2030
However, slow renewables deployment may affect progress if not addressed.
Innovative broadcasting companies spotlighted at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025
Exceptional industry players took centre stage, highlighting their incredible advancements in broadcasting.
S-REITs shift to cash-backed yields, eye 5.5% in FY 2025
It aims to minimise dilution and align distributions with recurring cash earnings.
Over 85% of APAC’s energy generation comes from non-renewables
Reforms are needed to address the possible energy transition gap.
China’s biopharma sector strikes $30b in oncology licensing deals
Antibody-drug conjugates dominated licensing activity in 2024.
How do employees in Asia feel about their coverage?
Rising medical trend rates are significantly outpacing salary increases.
APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness
Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs.
South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024
The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.
Unified Payments Interface drives one-third of insurance payments in India in FY 2025
The rise is most notable in investment-cum-insurance products.
How did the Philippines’ insurance market perform in Q1 2025?
The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.
Here’s what’s next for Japan’s mycobacterium tuberculosis tests market
The country accounted for about 4% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.
China’s solar capacity up 30.54% in Q1
It accounted for nearly 70% of the total power additions during the period.
Philippine insurance penetration rises to 1.89% in Q1 2025
Insurance density also grew by 13.40% YoY.
Could cash be making a comeback in Singapore wealth plans?
Also, over a third expect to grow their exposure to alternative investments.
Hong Kong’s insurance market to hit $127b by 2032
The city’s insurance penetration remains amongst the highest globally.
China installs 60 GW of solar capacity in Q1
Rooftop solar accounted for the majority of the additional capacity.
Indians prioritise insurance for protection against rising health costs
A third also reported buying more coverage to supplement their corporate health plans.
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