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Indian smartphone shipments grew by 7.3 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to a recent report by a market research firm. In the first half (H1) of the year, 70 million smartphones were shipped in the country, marking a 0.9 percent YoY growth. The report noted that although the market recovered from a two-quarter slump, weak consumer demand and higher prices are likely to slow overall growth this year. In Q2 2025, Vivo retained its top spot in terms of market share, followed by Samsung and Oppo.Indian Smartphone Shipments Grew 7.3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025According…

Howden brings on board Shipowners’ Hari Subramaniam in Asia marine leadership role August 11 2025 by InsuranceAsia News Howden has appointed veteran maritime professional Hari Subramaniam as chief commercial officer for its marine, cargo and logistics global practice, according to a LinkedIn announcement by the broker…. To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: Insurance brokers Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a…

Over four in five marketers say leadership expect more with less Over four in five (81%) marketers say their business’s leadership expects them to deliver more with fewer resources. Despite the increased pressure being piled on marketers, many do not feel empowered by their organisation to deliver. Just under a fifth (19%) say they spend more time reporting than executing, while 21% say they are stuck justifying their work instead of actually doing it. Marketers also report feeling they are at a distance from where decisions are made. Three in four (75%) say business leadership makes key decisions without consulting…

Tecno Spark Go 5G will be introduced in India in the coming days. In addition to confirming the launch date, the company has revealed key features of the upcoming handset, including its battery capacity. The phone will be equipped with several AI features, including Google’s Circle to Search and Tecno’s Ella AI assistant, which has support for several Indian languages. Notably, the company unveiled the Tecno Spark Go 2 in the country in June, with a 5,000mAh battery and support for 4G LTE connectivity.Tecno Spark Go 5G to Launch in India on August 14The upcoming Tecno Spark Go 5G will launch in India on…

WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s sudden death last month rocked the wrestling world — leaving fans stunned that a man known for his strength and stamina could suffer a fatal heart attack at 71. But while bulging biceps may look like the peak of health, experts warn that a ripped physique can be misleading. “The truth is that too much muscle can increase strain on the heart and may actually be harmful,” William Cornwell, director of sports cardiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, wrote in The Conversation.  Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, had a history of atrial fibrillation…

Realme GT 7 was launched in India in May, along with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker appears to be preparing for the launch of its successor, the purported Realme GT 8. Multiple posts about the upcoming GT series smartphone have recently appeared on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website. A new leak gives us a closer look at the display and battery specifications of the Realme GT 8. The handset is expected to be announced alongside the Realme GT 8 Pro. These phones are likely to feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 2…

State Bank of India mulls listing general insurance arm: reports August 11 2025 by InsuranceAsia News Indian state-owned lender State Bank of India (SBI) is planning to launch IPO for two of its subsidiaries, SBI General Insurance and SBI Mutual Fund, local media reports said.However, the lender has … To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up…

Realme P4 and the P4 Pro are set to launch in India later this month. The company has also teased the specifications and the price range of its upcoming smartphone lineup. Additionally, a Realme executive has also revealed that the Realme P4 series will receive three major Android updates, just like its predecessors, the Realme P3 5G, Realme P3 Pro 5G, and Realme P3 Ultra 5G. The company has also hinted that there might only be two handsets in the Realme P4 series, which could be part of the company’s efforts to streamline its portfolio in the country.Realme P4 Series…

Richard Jones starts at Gallagher Re as chairman for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and South Korea August 11 2025 by Mithun Varkey Gallagher Re has appointed Richard Jones as chairman for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and South Korea, confirming an exclusive report by InsuranceAsia News in February.Singapore-based Jones (pictured) star… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of…

Honor is working on a new smartphone that will be equipped with a 10,000mAh battery, as per a tipster. The handset is rumoured to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, potentially becoming one of the first options in the market to get this upcoming SoC. The tipster also suggested that the device has entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) stage. Although its moniker remains unknown, reports suggest that the purported model could debut as the Honor Power 2.Honor Smartphone to Launch with a 10,000mAh BatteryThis information is from a post by Digital Chat Station (machine translated from Chinese) on…