Insurers are reframing women’s health as a strategic priority, moving from basic coverage to full life-cycle management, from fertility and childbirth to menopause and chronic disease prevention.
Manulife’s Asia business reported a 21% rise in core earnings to US$616 million in Q2 2026, driven by strong sales, expanding distribution, and continued demand for health and protection products.
Asia’s consumer health market is poised for rapid growth as aging populations, digital health platforms, and rising wellness awareness reshape demand and redefine regional healthcare dynamics.
South Korea’s Public Home Shopping has launched a Chuseok event, offering 2,000 discount coupons daily to boost holiday spending and attract cost-conscious consumers nationwide.
With a pledge to reach every eup, myeon and dong, Busan Mayor Jeon Jaesoo has kicked off a bold, 206-site citywide tour to confront local problems and drive more balanced development, Asia Economy reported
Morningstar spotlights Sun Life’s Asia division as a key growth engine – fueled by booming insurance demand, rapidly expanding distribution networks, and resilient margins across its core emerging markets
Across Asia, researchers are turning the ocean’s absorbed carbon dioxide into durable mineral stone – a promising, potentially scalable way to lock CO2 away permanently and help tackle climate change
Asia accelerates investment in hydrogen technology, betting on green fuel to decarbonize transport, cut imports and gain an edge in the global race for clean energy.
U.S. tech stocks rebound, lifting Wall Street and setting a positive tone for Asia, while traders remain on high alert for potential yen intervention amid renewed currency volatility.
South Korea and Australia are boosting ties beyond raw materials, forging a strategic technology alliance spanning critical minerals, defense industry cooperation, and advanced AI collaboration.
Shinhan Asset Management has paid the August distribution for its “SOL 200 Target Weekly Covered Call ETF,” highlighting its push for steady income and widening the choices available to Korean investors seeking yield
Chodong is doubling down on shareholder returns, kicking off a bold new growth chapter that puts investors squarely in the spotlight. Analysts say these moves could prove a watershed moment for long-term holders
Sun Life rode a booming Asia business to a sharp jump in quarterly profit, as rising insurance sales and robust investment gains more than offset softer results in North America
Spain’s Santander is shaking up its Asia-Pacific operations, paring back regional teams to concentrate on corporate and investment banking, the Financial Times reports, citing internal strategy moves
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music have launched STE, a China-based joint venture built to supercharge K‑pop across Asia – expanding digital distribution, unlocking new audiences, and co-creating original music crafted for the region
Korea Securities Depository and Citibank met in high-level strategic talks to tackle urgent challenges in foreign securities operations – fast-tracking cross-border settlements, strengthening risk controls, and deepening collaboration across global markets
Gyeongbuk TP energized early-stage founders at the “2026 Startup Practical Training and Networking Workshop,” delivering immersive hands-on training and vibrant networking that gave entrepreneurs the momentum to take bold next steps, Asia Economy reports
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups has launched a nationwide search for standout companies that have adopted supply-price escalation clauses. Winners will receive awards that spotlight fair-trade practices and help strengthen the competitiveness of small businesses
South Korea has tapped veteran trade official Jungsung Park as its new chief trade negotiator – a clear bet on steady leadership and seasoned expertise as global economic tensions continue to rise
Asia Business Outlook reports that Ant International has unveiled an AI-powered model that forecasts global FX risk – a smart new tool to help businesses navigate and hedge against increasingly volatile currency markets