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Singapore’s architecture blueprint spurs push to tackle brain drain in other sectors

Paying the city-state’s architects just right will hopefully stop the brain drain.

Singapore’s architecture blueprint spurs push to tackle brain drain in other sectors

Paying the city-state’s architects just right will hopefully stop the brain drain.

Singapore’s factory, retail spaces shine as housing heads for worst in 16 years

Its manufacturing and tourism rebound will spur demand for industrial and high-street shops.

Millionaires eye a piece of Singapore’s rich colonial era

The city-state’s remaining 6,500 shophouses are in high demand amongst the ultra-rich.

College homes, industrial sites a bright spot in Hong Kong property slump

Converted hotels and industrial estates offer investors a lifeline.

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.

Hong Kong's independent director caps face opposition

About 1,500 lingering and 23 overboarding INEDS in 810 and 181 firms are in the spotlight.

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.