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MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta's Central Park

The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.

MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta's Central Park

The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.

Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance

The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.

Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend

The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.

Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets

Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.

Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion 

The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.

SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus and Shopee ties to scale growth

It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype. 

Insurers warn of risks amidst EV and autonomous vehicle growth

Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.

CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums

Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.

K3Mart blends Korean culture and local MSME products in one store

The Indonesian convenience store offers a 50:50 ratio of imported and local products in their 30 outlets.

Data analysis, key to AIA Indonesia’s success in combatting fraud

Standard operating procedures and trained investigators keep AIA Indonesia in check.

PT. Sinar Nusantara Industries shaping modern construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

The company’s diverse product range meets market demands, producing 753.34 tons per day.

How secure are systems now in the insurance industry?

Big tech players tackle tech challenges in legacy systems amidst digital vulnerabilities.

Increased liquidity drives growth in APAC secondary market

BMS Asia experts explain why M&A insurance is critical in facilitating secondary deals.

Semen Merah Putih prioritises use of renewable energy and alternative fuels

In 2023, the cement factory in Bayah reduced CO2 emissions by 5% and generated 85,702 MWh of electricity.

CEO on mounting regulatory challenges for APAC insurers

Guy Carpenter’s Tony Gallagher said adopting a multi-faceted approach is key to navigating the ever-evolving IFRS 17 requirements.