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Artificial Intelligence returns stall as 77% of firms lack readiness
Artificial Intelligence returns stall as 77% of firms lack readiness
Research indicates a massive disconnect between widespread deployment and the ability to generate long-term business value.
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
South Korea insurers see profits sink 15.2% in 9M 2025
South Korea insurers see profits sink 15.2% in 9M 2025
Net income slid to $7.90b despite gains from asset sales and revaluations.
Nearly one in four Japanese consumers mull ISP switch
Nearly one in four Japanese consumers mull ISP switch
Wi-Fi quality, price, features, and poor customer support are key factors to ISP switch.
Global firms flood Hong Kong with 5,221 startups in 2025
Global firms flood Hong Kong with 5,221 startups in 2025
Mainland China, the US, and Japan lead a wave of 11,070 non local companies
India climate disclosures lag as investors demand transition detail: IEEFA
India climate disclosures lag as investors demand transition detail: IEEFA
IEEFA says BRSR underplays supply-chain, customer, and workforce transition risks despite stronger social indicators.
China oil shift hits tankers as tonne miles growth capped at 3.2%
China oil shift hits tankers as tonne miles growth capped at 3.2%
China’s imports from the US declined 61% YoY in 2025, whilst imports from Canada climbed 313%.

Exclusives

BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS
The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.
Insurance Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
Insurance Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Insurance Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.

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