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Singapore urged to cap F&B licenses amidst record closures
Singapore urged to cap F&B licenses amidst record closures
More than 3,000 restaurants folded up in 2024.
Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth
The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.
Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising
Disclosure requirements are not meant to stifle the operations of racial groups.
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.
Strategic Marine speeds up crew transfers offshore
Two of the three units have commenced operations in Angola.
GoFood: Iced black coffee, chicken likely to trend this year
Food trends let Indonesian businesses come up with menus based on market tastes.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
Ryde eyes more tie-ups as part of ‘green’ push
The Singaporean ride-hailing company is set to sign deals with two more EV companies.
MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance
The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.
DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings
The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.
Amar Bank pushes embedded finance
The Jakarta-based lender promises partners integration in less than a month.
HDI Global sees insurance opportunity in East Asia’s renewable energy boom
The company plans to hire underwriters who understand the RE language, says Hong Kong branch CEO Michael Ahn.
KCG eyes expansion beyond Java
The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.
Retailers to benefit from reinstatement cost write-off
The tax relief is welcome, but costs would still dictate the decision to move.
BCA Digital draws teens to digital banking
More than 2,500 accounts have been opened in less than six months.
Vietnam's Techcombank eyes $5b in future green bond issuances
Environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with business growth.
Bank Mandiri lets customers keep track of personal emissions
Indonesia’s biggest lender by assets wants people to become sustainability champions.
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