In Focus

Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.

Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?

Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.

Will reinsurers see price increases in 2025?

Nearly a third of respondents predicted price hikes of more than 5%.

Over 80% of new renewables in 2023 cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives

Solar PV costs dropped in 2023, becoming 56% cheaper than fossil fuel and nuclear options.

Business and technological innovation celebrated at 2024 Middle East National Business and International Business Awards, Technology Excellence Awards

The awards programmes honoured homegrown and international companies that showcased excellent initiatives and technological advancements across the region.

Philippine startups tied up in red tape struggle to take off

Tech ventures must obtain dozens of permits and wait weeks for approval.

How did APAC insurers fare in 2023?

The average premium earned by these companies grew by just 1.3%.

APAC insurers increase cybersecurity investments by 48%

Insurance premiums for cyber policies rose by 70% from 2020 to 2022.

Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024 showcases top digitally innovative companies in Asia

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 September 2024.

Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets

Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.

Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July

Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.

SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032

Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.

Why did Hong Kong retail sales fall after a strong rebound?

Retail sales initially surged following Hong Kong’s border reopening in January 2023.