Staff Reporter

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.

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.

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.