Exclusives

Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As

Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
1 day ago

Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As

Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
1 day ago

Japan faces RE supply chain conundrum

It’s a choice between creating jobs later or now at the expense of higher energy prices.
3 days ago

SG banks leave more jobs unfilled as corporate spending pauses

For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
4 days ago

Companies move to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world

Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.

Asia’s industrial giants take over the world

K-pop, anime, Bollywood, and Asian beauty trends have also gained global traction.

PertaLife eyes capital hike to boost coverage of captive market

It is also tapping other state enterprises and beyond.

ASEAN should cut political risk to attract grid investors

The new chief of the ASEAN Centre for Energy expects a breakthrough this year.

SIT, Rolls-Royce launch $15.4m tech trial of hybrid vessel

The 34-metre ship will test tools that predict maintenance needs and improve fleet performance.

Singapore pushes virtual power plants to hit 2035 RE goal

It also wants power companies to build hydrogen-ready plants.

Strategic Marine to build 24-metre survey ship for Odyssey Group

The aluminium-made ship will be finished by the last quarter.

Lower costs spark surge in battery storage projects

In 2024, lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped to the lowest in eight years.

Manulife dares startups to tackle Asia’s age imbalance

Contestants have until the end of April to apply.

Offshore wind, energy imports could spur RE deals in Southeast Asia

Investment-friendly policies will push private money into these projects.

Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.