Staff Reporter

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.

Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave

41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.

SG's life insurance total weighted new business premiums surge 27% YoY in H1'24

Employment in the market was stable, a slight decrease of 0.5% versus last year.

Japanese insurers tighten underwriting amidst Q2 market challenges

This called for a careful evaluation of risk retention and risk transfer strategies, Aon said.

Crowe UAE’s Binit Shah discusses emerging trends and future-ready solutions in IT

He delved into the key points that organisations need to leverage to keep pace with the evolving industry landscape.

Asia’s Q2 insurance pricing stays flat

Overall capacity was sufficient but challenges persist in property and flood risks

APAC to record fastest growth for value-based healthcare services

Meanwhile, the global market is projected to reach $4.13t by 2033.