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Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
APAC accounts for the biggest share, thanks to its abundant reserves.
Global power grid investment reaches US$359b in 2024: report
Global power grid investment reaches US$359b in 2024: report
But it fell short of the USD671b annual investments needed to be reached between 2025 and 2030, IRENA said.
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
By 2030, consumers expect about 10% of their online purchases to be made through AI agents. 
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Bain and NIQ say companies need to re-prioritise markets and redefine consumer value beyond price.
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Brands are expected to build GEO capabilities to optimise for generative engines and prepare for agentic commerce.

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PLN expands gas, LNG network to support rising renewables
Gas is the stabilising force that lets the grid absorb more variable output.
Companies told to drop manual systems as 2030 renewable deadline nears
They risk falling further behind if they fail to modernise.
DANA Indonesia launches verified digital wallet for teens
The move targets a group often overlooked in policy and product design.
Singapore’s CNE plans over $1b push into Asian renewables
It’s working with banks on financing and will issue REITs to diversify funding sources.
Sarulla eyes full geothermal output recovery with mitigation technologies
A well drilled in 2023 added 20 MW, and a second one is planned for 2026.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks. 
Indosat flags 290 million spam calls in 3 months
Its AI-driven system has shielded 11.5 million customers a month from fraud.

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