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Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs

UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
22 hours ago

Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs

UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
22 hours ago

Singapore fleets put AI in driver's seat

Operators improve productivity without adding more vehicles.
1 day ago

Embed Financial bets on microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy

Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
4 days ago

Western Union rewrites the remittance playbook

Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
4 days ago

Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business

Professional expertise becomes a bigger selling point as price competition grows.
6 days ago

Indonesia bets on stem cell rules to boost longevity care

Clinics, resorts, and property developers emerge as early adopters.

ExxonMobil expands predictive maintenance service in Indonesia

Seven locations now combine lubrication management with oil analysis.

PGE builds reliability into geothermal plant from day one

The operator uses field data to improve long-term performance.

Jakarta luxury hotels bet on business events despite slowdown

Premium hotels protect margins through pricing and experience.

Telecoms turn AI into metered service for businesses

Operators bundle computing power with connectivity to tap enterprise demand.

Singapore food firms move muscle abroad, keep brains local

Mass production shifts to Malaysia as R&D and quality control stay put.

Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail

Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.

Philippines pays more for power than most Southeast Asian peers

Imported fuel and grid costs continue to drive electricity bills higher.

MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery

The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.

Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag

Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.

Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia

The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.

Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency

Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.