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Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home

After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.

Why procurement is the biggest hurdle in green hospital goals—and how to conquer it

Procurement is amongst the 10-goal GGHH framework for hospitals to achieve net-zero by 2050.

Malaysian eyecare clinic zooms into boutique centres to elevate services

OasisEye Specialists deployed AI screening machines to remote areas where doctors are scarce.

The Medical City seeks to recover crippling number of foreign patient entry

It cut the price for executive check-ups by 15% for travellers from Guam and the Pacific.

What's so special about Pondok Indah Group Hospital getting HIMSS EMRAM level 6 validation?

It is the only hospital in Indonesia to achieve this assessment at the highest level.

EXCLUSIVE: Russian oil vessels facing 'difficulties' bunkering in Singapore

Shipowners walk away from charter deals as multiple shipping lines reject Russian bookings.

Why banks need more tech experts in their board rooms

Massive adoption of tech without critical tech advice from experts could spell doom for lenders.

Asia’s healthcare tomorrow: Pivoting back to non-communicable disease

Despite NCDs accounting for 41 million deaths annually, they are still healthcare's 'blind spot', expert says.

What do SMEs expect from modern payment solutions?

ABF spoke with industry experts from Mastercard, Enterpryze, Boku, and Xfers to learn more.

Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money

SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.

How can SEA businesses expand their presence through social media?

8 out of 10 consumers in the region use online platforms to discover items they want to buy. 

How edtech startup founder Jamie Tan built a business from a thesis

With encouragement from peers and professors, Tan started Flying Cape.

Green finance in APAC to grow amidst data and disclosure gaps

But is it growing fast enough for the region to achieve climate goals?

UNIQLO Malaysia and Singapore hinges on digitalisation for improved shopping experience

It implemented the "price tag scanner" and the same day Click & Collect service.

Omnichannel is the way forward for APAC retailers

As physical stores reopen, online spending may drop to 13.4% by end-2021 but never below pre-COVID levels.

Real estate trends to watch for new proptech ideas

These trends open more opportunities for property technology.