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MQDC sees rising investor appetite for ‘green’ luxury homes

The Forestias in Bangkok integrates amenities into a centralised layout.

Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law

Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.

Smaller households drive Asia-Pacific housing crunch

Faster construction and expanded rental markets could fix the problem.

Hong Kong banks urged to simplify hiring to attract top talent

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.

Indonesia faces gaps in air medical evacuations

Flying Doctor Indonesia serves fewer than 12% of 600 yearly requests.

ASDP goes ‘green’ as Indonesia targets low-carbon shipping

Efficient, ecological, and resilient sea connectivity is the only way forward.

Asia-Pacific region should align energy, data centre plans

Renewable energy access is critical to market expansion.

Insurers may need to hire remotely to bridge talent gap

There is strong demand for actuaries, while underwriting faces a shortage.

Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.

Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms

They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.

Vanda RE seeks Singapore energy buyers for Indonesia solar-storage project

The plant will boost green power trade between the two nations.

Japan’s slowing hotel pipeline opens door for foreign hotel brands

Traditional inns continue to dominate the accommodation sector.

DANA cuts gambling with real-time detection

The Indonesian fintech is sharpening enforcement as e-gaming surges.

Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output

Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.

Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’

The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.