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What may hold back green bonds’ growth in India?
What may hold back green bonds’ growth in India?
Various factors are seen to pose hurdles to the growth of green bonds critical for clean projects.
Biologic therapeutic market to hit $794.5b by 2029
Biologic therapeutic market to hit $794.5b by 2029
Thanks to the demand for monoclonal antibodies, gene and cell therapies, and vaccines.
Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025
Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025
This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.
Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024
Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024
The addition of over 500 GW of RE prevented the use of fossil fuels worth $57b.
Fitness brands boost loyalty through purpose-led events
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Fitness brands boost loyalty through purpose-led events
Campaigns built on values are becoming essential for long-term consumer engagement.

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Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output
Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.
BCA Digital’s banking app tops 3 million users
Third-party funds have reached $793m.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Insurance Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings
Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.
Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion
The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.
India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings
Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.
Chatbot cuts DBS Indonesia’s manual support load
Its app now features chatbot-guided prompts to automate common banking queries.

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