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Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.
Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026
Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026
Revenue increased from $3.2b or NT$99.476b in the same period last year.
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Lack of in-house expertise is the second-highest concern for businesses. 

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Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
Healthcare Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Insurance Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.

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