China’s big banks get a $45 billion recapitalization as growth support intensifies
Beijing is strengthening major lenders to preserve credit flow as growth slows.
Asia
Malaysia’s insurance premiums climb 6.1% despite ongoing motor losses
Premium growth improved, but motor underwriting remains a profit drag.
Philippine life insurers raise premiums by 15% as policyholder density climbs to a new high
Stronger consumer demand pushed Philippine life premiums to a new peak.
SALAMA completes capital restructuring, resets balance sheet
The UAE takaful insurer says its restructuring has restored solvency and growth capacity.
Bupa Arabia posts mixed annual results as insurance revenue rises
Saudi Arabia’s largest health insurer posted lower profit but stronger premium growth.
Singtel sells Gulf Development stake to fund digital growth
The telecom giant is recycling capital to support dividends and AI spending.
Eni and Petronas launch Southeast Asia gas joint venture
The new venture pools 19 assets and aims to lift regional gas output.
Malaysia’s data center slowdown adds a new pressure point to Southeast Asia real estate growth
Malaysia’s data center boom is cooling, raising questions for regional property growth.
Singapore stays at the center of Southeast Asia real estate investment as industrial and data center assets draw demand
Industrial property and data centers are keeping investor interest focused on Singapore.
Innovent gains China rights to Lilly breast cancer drug
Lilly’s China rights move reflects rising pressure in one of the world’s toughest drug markets.
