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Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
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Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.
Peaking power plants market to hit $153.46b in 2029
Peaking power plants market to hit $153.46b in 2029
Thanks to increasing electricity demand, decentralisation, and microgrid development.
Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
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Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
Highly regulated industries bring cloud on-premises to keep data secure for AI.
Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
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Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
Within utilities, interest in AI is increasing across power and energy sectors.
Why commercial-grade AI is key to thriving in the AI-first era
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Why commercial-grade AI is key to thriving in the AI-first era
Research shows 67% of agentic AI projects succeed when using commercial systems.
Tidal energy market to reach $3.02b by 2029
Tidal energy market to reach $3.02b by 2029
This will be fuelled by rising costs of conventional energy sources, amongst others.
Diverse policies shape Asia-Pacific’s 2025 innovation climate
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Diverse policies shape Asia-Pacific’s 2025 innovation climate
Compliance pressures, and cybersecurity demands are reshaping how businesses innovate.

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Creature Comforts expands 24-hour ‘fear-free’ animal hospital in Shau Kei Wan
The 11,000 sq ft facility introduces advanced surgical suites, a CT scan, and a new community teaching space.
Investors told to convert existing buildings as co-living demand rises
This could ease high fit-out and construction costs.
A1 Health phases out desflurane anaesthesia in Indonesia
It has lowered carbon emissions in operating rooms by 25%.
Carriers urged to lock in long-term shipping deals as freight rates slide
Uncertainty in US trade policies has affected cargo flow.
Supreme Energy building second geothermal plant in West Sumatra
The 80-MW unit is scheduled to start operating in October 2027.
Healthcare WA Health expands digital messaging to boost emergency response
The platform replaces pagers, phone calls, and text messages to cut delays.
Insurance Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp
It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.

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