Sep 05, 2024 I’ve just read that Taiwan insurers’ earnings doubled to $10 billion in July, with both its life and non-life segments witnessing triple-digit growth. This is a significant increase and indicates a strong performance in the insurance sector. Additionally, Mizuho issued a $553 million green bond to finance
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Sep 03, 2024 I heard that Australia and Indonesia have signed a new defense agreement, aiming to elevate ties between the two countries and facilitate interoperability and access. This comes amid a push for engagement by Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and follows a flurry of diplomatic activity, including participation
Sep 02, 2024 This week, the T-Bills yields continued their sharp drop to 3.13% at the most recent auction, marking a significant decrease over the past four auctions. As a result, the top fixed deposit rates in Singapore are now offering a 3.50% yield, which is higher than T-Bills after
Aug 31, 2024 I recently came across an interesting perspective on how golfing techniques, specifically putting, can be applied to investing. It was suggested by a strategist that there are parallels between the focus, discipline, and precision required in both activities. Another piece of news that caught my attention was
Aug 30, 2024 I recently came across some interesting data regarding Chinese consumer spending. The data shows a significant shortfall in household spending since 2019, regardless of how it is measured. While some argue that retail sales are not representative of broader consumption trends in China, the available data still
Aug 29, 2024 I recently came across some interesting news in the financial sector. It seems that the pet insurance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% by 2032, with several insurance companies now offering multi-pet insurance policies. Additionally, MariBank is emphasizing a dual retail-SME focus and
Aug 28, 2024 I recently heard about the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025, which is open for nominations for exceptional leaders and outstanding management practices. The awards ceremony is set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand in January 2025, with the deadline for submission of entries being October 25, 2024.
Aug 27, 2024 I recently came across news about the new India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a significant development in the region. The partnership includes a submarine agreement, outer space pact, and the upcoming Indo-Pacific cyber institution. There’s also discussion about the “China+1” investment rhetoric versus reality, indicating the complexities
Aug 26, 2024 I recently read about the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction on 29 August 2024, and the discussion around whether it’s still worth buying them despite falling interest rates. There’s also news about the scams situation in Singapore, with victims losing a record high of $385.6 million in the