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From maritime services across Indonesia, Arghaniaga eyes Asian expansion

From maritime services across Indonesia, Arghaniaga eyes Asian expansion

With a fleet of 70 ships crossing 26 provinces, PT Arghaniaga Pancatunggal plans to expand its fuel servicing operations overseas.

Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options

Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.

Hong Kong needs to build 6,000 more elderly places yearly

JLL warns that the city could face a potential shortage of elderly places by 2032.

Language requirement bars HK firms from attracting foreign talent

An HR expert advises firms to re-assess ‘baked-in’ job fit expectations.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Aparthotel targets young professionals

TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON offers incredibly flexible lease terms in a modern and upbeat community.

SingPost sees integrated 4PL platform and AI to reshape e-commerce logistics

SingPost’s logistics capabilities contribute 70% of its $1.9b revenue, according to CEO of International Business Li Yu.

New bill positions Hong Kong as a more attractive hub for single family offices

Experts say the city’s tax incentive regime is less stringent than Singapore’s.

Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts

Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.

Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth

S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.

Four key incentives for fragmented e-commerce buyers in SEA

Marketing and payment executives of top e-commerce sites advise offering a variety of financial solutions to consumers.

Locad speeds up D2C retailers’ fulfilment, shipping of orders

Shrey Jain’s startup helped Havaianas shrink its delivery period from 15–30 days to as short as 24 hours.

Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce

Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.

Zurich Indonesia’s AI upgrade speeds up vehicle policies

AI streamlines appraisal and is part of the insurance firm’s P&C business growth, which experienced a remarkable 20% growth in GWP during Q1 of 2023.

FWD Insurance Indonesia provides customer-friendly flagship product

Through innovative approaches, this insurance company achieved a net premium of  IDR1.88t (US$124.7m) in 2022.

Bespoke Habitat transforms vacant units for short-term family accommodation

Co-living startup offers customisable and affordable short-term accommodation for residents with families in Singapore.

TG Limcaoco on how 170-year-old BPI is reinventing itself in the digital era

For BPI, reinvention and innovation are the key ingredients to how it remains one of the Philippines’ biggest banks since its establishment over 170 years ago.

M&A not the only route to enter Asia’s financial markets: expert

Asia Pacific sellers are faring worse than their global peers post-acquisition, according to a report by PwC.