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HDI Global Japan eyes growth in cyber-insurance

Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
19 hours ago

HDI Global Japan eyes growth in cyber-insurance

Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
19 hours ago

BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking

Wealth management is a key part of the shift. 
1 day ago

Singapore firms told to prioritise pay for critical talent

Demand outstrips supply in tech, AI, cybersecurity, and finance roles.
2 days ago

Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers

Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
6 days ago

Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership

Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.

Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life

The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.

MyRepublic launches 5G wireless broadband in Indonesia

The service aims to extend broadband beyond fibre coverage.

PGE starts low-carbon project in Banten

It aims to reach 1 gigawatt of installed capacity within two to three years.

Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip

This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.

Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden

Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.

Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses

The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.

Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power

Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.

Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia

The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.

Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead

The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.

AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store

Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.

Indonesia cement glut quickens low-carbon shift

The market no longer rewards capacity expansion.