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Indonesia: Weak Rupiah raises concerns over health insurance claims costs

Indonesia: Weak Rupiah raises concerns over health insurance claims costs

The depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah is raising concerns among insurers about a potential increase in health insurance claims costs, driven by higher prices for imported medical supplies and equipment.

Reva Ganesan | 02 Jun 2026

Vietnam: Nearly 90% of Vietnamese consider life insurance highly important

Vietnam: Nearly 90% of Vietnamese consider life insurance highly important

A vast majority (89%) of Vietnamese people consider life insurance as "highly important in daily life", and they are also getting increasingly interested in financial planning, family protection and preparation for long-term risks, according to...

Anoop Khanna | 01 Jun 2026

Japan: Steepest fall in population in 2025

Japan: Steepest fall in population in 2025

The national census of Japan in 2025 has recorded the steepest fall in its total population. It marks a decline of over 3m persons in the last five years, according to official preliminary statistics released on 29 May 2026.

Anoop Khanna | 01 Jun 2026

Nepal: National health insurance programme to be restructured

Nepal: National health insurance programme to be restructured

Nepal will soon restructure its national health insurance programme to ensure that it remains sustainable, and misuse of the health insurance funds is prevented.

Anoop Khanna | 01 Jun 2026

Japan's Prudential Life earmarks millions for customer compensation after misconduct scandal

Japan's Prudential Life earmarks millions for customer compensation after misconduct scandal

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 29 May 2026

The Philippines: Liquidating pre-need firm pays out more than 17,000 claims so far, looking to pay out the rest

The Philippines: Liquidating pre-need firm pays out more than 17,000 claims so far, looking to pay out the rest

Sarah Si | 28 May 2026

China: Basic medical insurance coverage for citizens remains stable

China: Basic medical insurance coverage for citizens remains stable

Jimmy John | 27 May 2026

The Philippines: PhilHealth benefit payments hit US$2.32bn from Jan-April 2026

The Philippines: PhilHealth benefit payments hit US$2.32bn from Jan-April 2026

Jimmy John | 27 May 2026

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Increasing number of Asian employees begin to trust AI in healthcare journeys

Australia: Older Australians to be hit hard by the cuts in health insurance rebates

Australia: Older Australians to be hit hard by the cuts in health insurance rebates

Vietnam: National health insurance coverage will be expanded

Vietnam: National health insurance coverage will be expanded

Global: Severe bodily injury claims drive widening cost gaps between different jurisdictions

Global: Severe bodily injury claims drive widening cost gaps between different jurisdictions

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