2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-28 07:28Core Insights - AIA Group reported a new business value of $2.838 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a 14% year-on-year increase, with a new business value margin rising by 3.4 percentage points to 57.7% [2][4] - In mainland China, AIA's new business value reached $743 million, showing a 10% growth before accounting for economic assumption changes, with a second-quarter acceleration to 15% year-on-year growth [5][6] - AIA plans to expand into one to two new regions in mainland China annually, capitalizing on significant growth potential in early-stage markets [6][7] Financial Performance - AIA's after-tax operating profit for the first half of 2025 was approximately $3.609 billion, with earnings per share increasing by 12% [2] - The new business value in the Hong Kong market was $1.063 billion, marking a 24% increase, while Thailand's market saw a 35% growth to $522 million [4][5] Market Expansion Strategy - AIA's new regions contributed to a 36% year-on-year increase in new business value since 2019, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 40% over the past three years [6][7] - The company has established a team of over 1,700 new agents in newly opened regions, targeting a customer base of 100 million [6] Product Strategy - AIA is shifting its investment management to a dedicated asset management company, AIA Asset Management, set to launch by the end of this year [3][9] - The company is optimizing its product structure, with 87% of new business value from long-term savings products coming from participating products, which provide higher expected long-term returns [8][10]