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ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Indonesia’s ports push smart and blue agenda
Pelindo and KBS want to become models of efficiency and ‘green’ stewardship.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
EDC to upgrade Leyte geothermal plants
It seeks to boost efficiency and sustainability and extend plant life.
KS Orka tops 200 MW with Sorik Marapi expansion
It marks a milestone in one of Indonesia’s biggest baseload clean power projects.
Mega Prime targets full coverage of 1.6 million corner stores
It is also boosting online sales via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
CPI scales bamboo biomass to bigger hybrid projects
Locals are powering community-led RE initiatives in Indonesia.
Ciputra Mitra Hospital speeds up heart and stroke response
Once a patient arrives, heart or stroke codes are triggered instantly.
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.
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