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Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
This will be driven by IoT, automation, and trade expansion.
China’s new coal power approvals decline in 9M
China’s new coal power approvals decline in 9M
If this trend continues, 2025 will be the second-lowest year for approvals.
Asian Business Review gets to MEET Taiwan
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Asian Business Review gets to MEET Taiwan
With Taiwan changing the game when it comes to MICE, we take a look at this dynamic nation and what it has to offer.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
How stable is Hong Kong’s insurance market?
How stable is Hong Kong’s insurance market?
Hong Kong saw $13.1b (HK$100.5b) in general insurance gross premiums for 2024. 
Over 70% of companies utilise AI to derisk wind projects
Over 70% of companies utilise AI to derisk wind projects
The majority of executives surveyed plan to increase their investment.
Solar projects in India climbs 53.7% in 9M: Mercom
Solar projects in India climbs 53.7% in 9M: Mercom
The country’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 125.5GW as of September.

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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.
Hong Kong to host Asia’s first shore power network for ships
Grid-linked infrastructure will let ships draw power from shore whilst docked.
Insurance Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Residential Northern Metropolis project hinges on tech, bidding reforms
Fragmented, undeveloped private land creates hurdles for site formation.
Southeast Asia’s wind boom threatened by weak policy, grid gaps
States should adjust to investor response and adopt competitive auctions.

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