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Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.
K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover
The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.
Braillic’s AR tech helps brain surgeons see through the walls
The medical software provider plans to expand its use to spinal and orthopaedic procedures.
MR.DIY expands deep into Indonesia’s suburbs
The company has grown to more than 850 branches in just seven years.
Stellerus helps organisations manage hazard, climate risks
The Hong Kong startup offers a fast and accurate early warning system for natural disasters.
Indosat converts clients’ waste into mobile credits
The company has helped cut carbon emissions by 1.5 metric tons over two years.
Indonesia told to tap communities in clean energy transition
Solar and wind power managed by villages could generate 96 million jobs over 25 years.
Indonesia’s Tzu Chi Hospital uses robot to treat hernia
The medical facility has treated 40 patients using a minimally invasive procedure.
Indonesia to add 90 MW geothermal capacity
Three power plants in West and East Java and North Sumatra will start operating this year.
DBS Bank Indonesia’s ‘green’ credit card targets Gen Z
The premium Visa card cuts plastic waste by 3.18g and carbon emissions by 7g per card.
HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong
The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.
Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules
Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.
Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump
Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.
Most expats in Singapore unaffected by tighter salary rules
The city-state is tweaking the balance in favour of locals by hiking aliens’ wage thresholds.
Singapore eyes other sectors to fix healthcare talent crunch
Finance, technology, and consultancy professionals can help plug the gap.
New debt rules may boost appeal of Singapore REITs
The higher debt and interest ratios would let them compete better with regional peers.
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