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Singapore eyes other sectors to fix healthcare talent crunch
Finance, technology, and consultancy professionals can help plug the gap.
APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024
APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024
Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.
Asia’s business insolvencies to rise by 3% in 2024
Asia’s business insolvencies to rise by 3% in 2024
If excluding China, it could rise by 8%.
New EU directive demands stricter accountability in supply chains
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New EU directive demands stricter accountability in supply chains
Asia risks market access if they do not comply.
Capacity and rate challenges continue to affect Asia air freight
Capacity and rate challenges continue to affect Asia air freight
In China, air freight cargo volumes have softened.
Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift
Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift
Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption.
APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's
APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's
APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts.
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028
Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028
Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.
Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility
Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility
Overall profitability of ITO funds increased in the first half of 2024.
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Rising costs were the most cited reason.
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
The average car insurance premium across the country is now $1,717.
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Singapore eyes other sectors to fix healthcare talent crunch
Finance, technology, and consultancy professionals can help plug the gap.
Retail
MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta's Central Park
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The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.
Financial Services
Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance
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The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.
Financial Services
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief
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Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Insurance
Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend
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The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.
Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets
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Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.
Healthcare
Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion
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The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.
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