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India tightens vessel scrapping rules to sink 'dark fleet' fraud, report says
India tightens vessel scrapping rules to sink 'dark fleet' fraud, report says
529 vessels have been identified operating with fraudulent registration documents.
8 hours ago
Thai telco giants slash speeds, data quotas in March shake-up
Thai telco giants slash speeds, data quotas in March shake-up
Higher-tier plans are encouraged through reduced prepaid benefits.
1 day ago
China Biopharma’s $56.7b deal boom signals pillar industry dominance
China Biopharma’s $56.7b deal boom signals pillar industry dominance
Out-licensing jumped 132% as sector becomes second-largest global hub.
1 day ago
IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
GlobalData forecasts $2.7b revenue rise by 2030 driven by 7.2% M2M and IoT growth.
1 day ago
Australia eyes $2.8b green iron export opening
Australia eyes $2.8b green iron export opening
IEEFA sees a 5.5 million-tonne regional gap by 2030.
2 days ago
Energy transition investors shift to storage, hydrogen and power demand
Energy transition investors shift to storage, hydrogen and power demand
Schroders Greencoat says capital needs remain vast.
2 days ago
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.
2 days ago
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
The city-state led in trade depth and breadth whilst it ranked second in capital flows.
3 days ago
Global rapid diagnostic kits market to soar past $61b by 2034
Global rapid diagnostic kits market to soar past $61b by 2034
It is due to the rising awareness of point-of-care diagnostics, amongst others.
3 days ago
Thailand eyes 50% clean energy in 2026 after 2025 feed-in-tariff delays
Thailand eyes 50% clean energy in 2026 after 2025 feed-in-tariff delays
The 2026–2050 Power Plan targets over 50% clean energy.
3 days ago
Grid flexibility to decide renewable energy returns: report
Grid flexibility to decide renewable energy returns: report
BCG warns inflexibility threatens green investment.
3 days ago
Hydrogen ship safety demands secondary enclosures, study finds
Hydrogen ship safety demands secondary enclosures, study finds
A study warned hydrogen’s low ignition energy makes it riskier than LNG, requiring automated barriers.
6 days ago
Rampant scams cost Singapore $734m in fraud losses in 2025, report says
Rampant scams cost Singapore $734m in fraud losses in 2025, report says
A new global audit report found $17.75b in total illicit activity, driven by organised crime and drug trafficking.
Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Money laundering in the city hit $17.28b amidst increased AI-driven schemes.
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VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage
Cautious investors are putting capital in fewer companies.
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
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HDI Global Japan eyes commercial insurance growth as cyber-risk threats evolve
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Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
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BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
2 days ago
Singapore firms told to prioritise pay for critical talent
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Demand outstrips supply in tech, AI, cybersecurity, and finance roles.
3 days ago
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
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Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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