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Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan as insurers welcome healthcare and insurance priorities

Hong Kong has unveiled the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s first Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development for 2026-2030, setting out the city’s strategic direction for economic and social development over the medium to long term. This was announced by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on 16 September.
 


Singapore: Less than a fifth of respondents have coverage designed to protect against climate related risks

While awareness of sustainability is high among Singaporeans, a study has found that the strongest driver of sustainable action is whether individuals feel a sense of personal ownership and believe their actions can make a difference.
 


South Korea: Regulator launches consumer protection drive as complaints surge

The South Korean financial regulator, Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched an intensive consumer protection drive targeting the insurance industry, after a surge in life insurance complaints.
 


Southeast Asia: WHO regional committee agrees to ramp up progress towards Universal Health Coverage

The 79th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia has adopted the Dili Declaration on accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in the region.
 


Digital footprint data seen to improve cyber claim prediction

Digital footprint data is seen to improve cyber claim prediction beyond traditional underwriting factors such as revenue, industry and geography, according to research by Gallagher Re and cyber risk intelligence firm KYND.