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Asia bears $17b of Q1 natural disaster economic loss
Asia bears $17b of Q1 natural disaster economic loss
Less than half of the global economic losses were insured during Q1’24.
Millennials and Gen Zs drive surge in demand for RTD iced coffee
Approximately two billion cups of coffee are reportedly consumed globally each day.
Philippine central bank simplifies FX policy for foreign investment registration
Foreign investments can now be registered upon registering at any authorized agent bank.
Weak home sales risk worsening Chinese banks' bad loans
Banks’ property loan exposure is expected to fall 6% amidst ongoing caution.
APAC payments gateway market to rise 30% as cashless economy expands
The market is expected to grow by over 11% between 2023-2027.
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.
Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report
In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.
Here's why global apparel and footwear sales growth have slowed
However, persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to challenge the industry.
Gen Z's complex consumer behavior challenges businesses: Euromonitor
Whilst supporting social and environmental responsibility, Gen Z’s are reluctant to pay extra for these values, the report said.
Theta Edge Berhad secures Infrastructure Technology - Telecommunications win at Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2024
Its JENDELA enhanced Malaysia's national connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure, marking a major step forward in closing the country's digital divide.
OCBC Bank Malaysia lauded at Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards for Online FX
It has garnered RM4.6m in transactions three months after its launch.
F&B leads Asia Pacific retail activity
Sportswear and apparel followed closely as the second and third most active trades, respectively.
E-commerce giants outshine Facebook in SG marketplace safety ratings
In 2023, Singapore reported 9,783 e-commerce scam cases.
Payment cards hold 40% share in Singapore's e-commerce
The market is expected to hit $23.6b at a CAGR of 9.1% by 2028.
Conduct risk puts 54% of insurance CROs on high alert
38% of APAC insurers are implementing AI tools, higher than the global average of 22%.
Serac Asia Sdn Bhd revolutionises bottle cap sterilisation with BluStream at Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2024
It offers beverage manufacturers a solution for continuous packaging sterilisation.
Showcase your innovative brand initiatives at the Asian Experience Awards 2024
Nominate your company's outstanding brand experience initiative for a chance to be recognised amongst Asia's most innovative companies.
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