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FTSE ASEAN index rises 8% in the past three months with financial stocks driving gains
FTSE ASEAN index rises 8% in the past three months with financial stocks driving gains
Singapore led a bond rally driven by regional rate cuts and lower U.S. yields.
Mastercard’s Beena Pothen named Executive of the Year - Financial Technology at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024
The company is powering the digital economy in Malaysia under the direction of Beena Pothen.
Western Digital Malaysia bags two wins at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024
The company empowers connections through its R.E.S.E.T. Conference and fosters transformative leadership in the era of advanced manufacturing.
Medical Device Authority (MDA), Ministry of Health Malaysia wins at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024
The recognition lauds the agency’s regulatory initiatives for tomorrow's medical devices.
Outstanding travel initiatives lauded at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Malaysia 2024
The awards programme honoured top companies and innovators setting new standards for excellence in the travel industry across Malaysia.
Exceptional leadership and innovation celebrated at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024
The awards programme honoured Malaysia's leading businesses and trailblazers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in driving success within their companies.
114 million Indonesians insured in H1 2024, up 28.4%
Bancassurance generated the highest premium income at $2.33b.
Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024
The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.
How gen AI can be the packaging and paper industry’s next frontier
Mckinsey & Company has identified building capabilities in six areas.
Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully
50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.
BRI Life wins Asian Experience Awards 2024 for mudik protection initiative
It has provided insurance policies for 3,500 travellers and 225 bus crews.
Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028
The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.
EDOTCO Group gains win at Asian Experience Awards 2024
The company earned recognition for its service excellence across borders in the integrated telecommunications infrastructure services industry.
Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030
70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.
Japan’s general insurance sector slated for$94b by 2028
The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 2024.
Vietjet brings home win at Asian Experience Awards 2024
It has developed a groundbreaking marketing strategy that is centred around the deployment of a customer data platform.
Japan’s life insurance slated for 4.7% CAGR through 2029
The industry is forecasted to expand by 6.8% in 2024.
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