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10 capabilities driving delivery predictability according to McKinsey
10 capabilities driving delivery predictability according to McKinsey
Agile funding, product management, and iterative controls are top capabilities driving effectiveness.
Global coal demand to plateau through 2027
Global coal demand to plateau through 2027
Consumption is projected to level off in major market China.
Low carbon energy amongst trends to watch in 2025
Low carbon energy amongst trends to watch in 2025
Battery and solar markets are projected to remain oversupplied.
SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032
SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032
Smaller organisations lack the resources and experience to form a separate risk department.
New playbook guides startups against costly cybersecurity breaches
 "https://vimeo.com/1040668183"
New playbook guides startups against costly cybersecurity breaches
PwC Indonesia and AC Ventures have launched a ‘Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups.’
Halal startups growth hindered by regulatory and education gaps
 "https://vimeo.com/1040321350"
Halal startups growth hindered by regulatory and education gaps
Varying regulations and awareness are stalling market expansion.  
Confidence amongst China CEOs hits lowest post-COVID
Confidence amongst China CEOs hits lowest post-COVID
Around 41% CEOs said business conditions are worse than six months ago.
Hybrid setup reshapes employment, collaboration amongst Filipino workforce
 "https://vimeo.com/1039938255"
Hybrid setup reshapes employment, collaboration amongst Filipino workforce
Flexible setups reduce commuting and increase access to rural talent.
AI-matured organisations reap 5% higher revenue growth
 "https://vimeo.com/1038845737"
AI-matured organisations reap 5% higher revenue growth
Strong governance, reskilling, and ethical practices distinguish AI-mature organizations.  
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.

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Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors
President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.
Trump 2.0 could thump India's solar ambition
Its solar companies may need to set up manufacturing plants in the US to bypass tariffs. 
Insurance Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums
Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.
Shipping & Marine Steven Tan’s journey from graphic designer to maritime publisher
Marine & Industrial Report enters a new chapter after its sale to Charlton Media Group.
Markets & Investing Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.

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