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‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently
‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently
Tram ridership is still 15% below 2018 levels, according to its operator.
Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up
They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.
Industry told to brace for increased demand for offshore wind engineers
Floater designers will be needed under Singapore’s offshore energy plan.
KMG’s electric supply ship to hold trials in second half
The tests would help refine the design and development of future e-supply vessels.
Singapore urged to cap F&B licenses amidst record closures
More than 3,000 restaurants folded up in 2024.
Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth
The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.
Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising
Disclosure requirements are not meant to stifle the operations of racial groups.
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.
Strategic Marine speeds up crew transfers offshore
Two of the three units have commenced operations in Angola.
GoFood: Iced black coffee, chicken likely to trend this year
Food trends let Indonesian businesses come up with menus based on market tastes.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
Ryde eyes more tie-ups as part of ‘green’ push
The Singaporean ride-hailing company is set to sign deals with two more EV companies.
MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance
The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.
DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings
The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.
Amar Bank pushes embedded finance
The Jakarta-based lender promises partners integration in less than a month.
HDI Global sees insurance opportunity in East Asia’s renewable energy boom
The company plans to hire underwriters who understand the RE language, says Hong Kong branch CEO Michael Ahn.
KCG eyes expansion beyond Java
The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.
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