Exclusives

Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia

Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
3 days ago

Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia

Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
3 days ago

Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors

President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.
3 days ago

Trump 2.0 could thump India's solar ambition

Its solar companies may need to set up manufacturing plants in the US to bypass tariffs. 
4 days ago

Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums

Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.
4 days ago

Steven Tan’s journey from graphic designer to maritime publisher

Marine & Industrial Report enters a new chapter after its sale to Charlton Media Group.

Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025

The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.

China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise

African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China. 

Top 50 list shows worsening dip in Singapore’s insurance premiums

The thriving nonlife business offset life insurance’s poor showing in 2023.

Indonesia told to tap communities in clean energy transition

Solar and wind power managed by villages could generate 96 million jobs over 25 years.

Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.

Hong Kong Residency rule could boost office sector

The ultra-rich are also expected to set up family offices in the city.

Food Innovators to serve up ‘anime’ diners in Singapore

CEO Kubota Yasuaki expects the city-state to become their gateway to other Asian countries.

Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks

Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

Braillic’s AR tech helps brain surgeons see through the walls

The medical software provider plans to expand its use to spinal and orthopaedic procedures.

MR.DIY expands deep into Indonesia’s suburbs

The company has grown to more than 850 branches in just seven years.