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Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains

They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
1 day ago

Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS

The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.
6 days ago

Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.

Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting

Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.

Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods

Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.

Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant

Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.

SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.

Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies

It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows. 

Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore

Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.

Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

Mayapada moves to cut early lab mistakes

The aim is consistent test results across hospitals.

DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping

Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.

PGE unveils system for real-time geothermal monitoring

Teams can respond to early signs of scaling and extend the life of wells.

Lyvin Properties bets on low-density luxury in Bali’s South Bukit

Space, privacy, and environment quality are now the main demand drivers.

Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals

Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.