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Hybrid stores reshape airport retail landscape

About 76% of the airports surveyed view hybrid concepts as a long-term trend.

Why are intangible assets more valuable but less insured?

Only 44% of respondents feel prepared for an IP ‘Black Swan’ event, Aon said.

Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations

About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.

What fuels China's digital economy surge

Rising incomes have led to higher consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.

Why BNPL is booming in Southeast Asia

BNPL providers in the region now focus on strategic partnerships, business model innovation, and ecosystem development.

Philippines' microinsurance premiums jump to $240m in 2023

The year saw 56.62 million Filipinos covered under microinsurance policies.

Insurance incentives sweeten EV deal for consumers

Tax incentives and the introduction of charging stations are boosting the EV market.

How are Insurance-Linked Investments profitable?

Schroders says ILS is primarily driven by natural events rather than corporate factors.

Indosat records stellar growth in Q1 2024 and strengthens collaborations to empower Indonesia with AI

Under the leadership of CEO Vikram Sinha, Indosat has transformed into one of Indonesia's leading telecommunications firms.

South Korean banks’ loan delinquency rate rise in Feb

Corporate, SME, and household loans all saw their delinquency rates rise.

Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ profits

Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.

Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b

About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.

Philippines expects over 4,000 MW of power projects to begin operations this year

These projects include both conventional and renewable energy.

Payment cards drive over 50% of Australia's e-commerce transactions

The country’s e-commerce market is anticipated to hit $72.9b by 2028.

Which pet breeds are the most expensive to insure?

Southern Cross Pet Insurance paid a total of AU$30m in claims last year.