Market intelligence projects Singapore’s insurance market to reach US$53.11 billion in 2025. In the face of economic uncertainties, technological shifts, and evolving regulations, how are insurers approaching their investment strategies to balance risk, returns, and long-term stability? David Chua, Chief Investment Officer of Income Insurance, joins us to discuss the latest trends, investment strategies, and what they mean for the industry and policyholders.

Market intelligence projects Singapore&rsquo;s insurance market to reach US$53.11 billion in 2025. In the face of economic uncertainties, technological shifts, and evolving regulations, how are insurers approaching their investment strategies to balance risk, returns, and long-term stability? David Chua, Chief Investment Officer of Income Insurance, joins us to discuss the latest trends, investment strategies, and what they mean for the industry and policyholders.

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We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

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Industry Insight:  How are insurers future-proofing their business?

The AI data centre market is booming in Southeast Asia. Recent significant investments by tech giants such as Microsoft, Nvidia and Google underline the region's strategic importance in AI infrastructure growth. One name that’s making waves in the world of AI infrastructure is Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS). The Nvidia-backed European startup has swiftly established itself as a leading name in the AI infrastructure space with a multi-billion-dollar market cap in less than a year of its launch. Now, it is eyeing Singapore as its hub to advance AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

Nebius made its Asian debut at the inaugural GITEX Asia 2025 conference, the largest tech, startup, and digital investments event, and showcased its cutting-edge AI infrastructure to the region’s tech ecosystem. Ranvish Vir, its Growth Lead for the Middle East and APAC shares insights into the AI infrastructure boom, Singapore’s strategic role, and what’s ahead for the region.

The AI data centre market is booming in Southeast Asia. Recent significant investments by tech giants such as Microsoft, Nvidia and Google underline the region's strategic importance in AI infrastructure growth. One name that&rsquo;s making waves in the world of AI infrastructure is Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS). The Nvidia-backed European startup has swiftly established itself as a leading name in the AI infrastructure space with a multi-billion-dollar market cap in less than a year of its launch. Now, it is eyeing Singapore as its hub to advance AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
Nebius made its Asian debut at the inaugural GITEX Asia 2025 conference, the&nbsp;largest tech, startup, and digital investments event, and showcased its cutting-edge AI infrastructure to the region&rsquo;s tech ecosystem. Ranvish Vir, its Growth Lead for the Middle East and APAC shares insights into the AI infrastructure boom, Singapore&rsquo;s strategic role, and what&rsquo;s ahead for the region.

Industry Insight: Nvidia-backed AI infra startup eyes Singapore as regional hub

What if the future of fund investing was real-time, borderless, and as simple as sending a text?

Global funds network Calastone recently released groundbreaking research, revealing that tokenisation – the process of transforming asset ownership into digital tokens on a blockchain – holds the potential to unlock over $135 billion in cost savings for the asset management industry. Where are the biggest opportunities for cost savings in the fund distribution chain? How are asset managers integrating tokenisation in reshaping their portfolio strategies? Justin Christopher, Managing Director Asia, Calastone shares insights including trends in Asia’s appetite for digital fund infrastructure and tokenised products.

What if the future of fund investing was real-time, borderless, and as simple as sending a text?
Global funds network Calastone recently released groundbreaking research, revealing that tokenisation &ndash; the process of transforming asset ownership into digital tokens on a blockchain &ndash; holds the potential to unlock over $135 billion in cost savings for the asset management industry. Where are the biggest opportunities for cost savings in the fund distribution chain? How are asset managers integrating tokenisation in reshaping their portfolio strategies? Justin Christopher, Managing Director Asia, Calastone shares insights including trends in Asia&rsquo;s appetite for digital fund infrastructure and tokenised products.

Industry Insight: Harnessing the value of tokenisation in asset management

For YouTube, which has about 332 million users in Southeast Asia, its video shopping features are proving to be a hit with consumers. Following its success in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, it has recently expanded its Shopping Affiliate Program with Shopee to Singapore, giving local content creators an additional alternative revenue stream. 

According to YouTube, two in five shoppers in this region use online video during the buying process, and 62% of Singaporean consumers made a purchase after discovering a brand, product or retailer on the platform.

Video commerce is reshaping the way we shop online. With shopping closer than ever to where discovery actually happens, what does this mean for creators, consumers, and the retail landscape?

Geraldine Ho, Head of Marketing at Shopee Singapore shares more insights into the trends in the video shopping space.

For YouTube, which has about&nbsp;332 million users in Southeast Asia, its video shopping features are proving to be a hit with consumers. Following its success in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, it has recently expanded its Shopping Affiliate Program with Shopee to Singapore, giving local content creators an additional alternative revenue stream.&nbsp;
According to YouTube, two in five shoppers in this region use online video during the buying process, and 62% of Singaporean consumers made a purchase after discovering a brand, product or retailer on the platform.
Video commerce is reshaping the way we shop online. With shopping closer than ever to where discovery actually happens, what does this mean for creators, consumers, and the retail landscape?
Geraldine Ho, Head of Marketing at Shopee Singapore shares more insights into the trends in the video shopping space.

Industry Insight: How are insurers future-proofing their business?

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