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Hong Kong banks urged to simplify hiring to attract top talent
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%.
BCA Digital’s banking app tops 3 million users
Third-party funds have reached $793m.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings
Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.
Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion
The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.
India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings
Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.
Chatbot cuts DBS Indonesia’s manual support load
Its app now features chatbot-guided prompts to automate common banking queries.