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Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth

The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.

Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising

Disclosure requirements are not meant to stifle the operations of racial groups.

Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups

Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.

Strategic Marine speeds up crew transfers offshore

Two of the three units have commenced operations in Angola.

GoFood: Iced black coffee, chicken likely to trend this year

Food trends let Indonesian businesses come up with menus based on market tastes.

PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades

Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.

Ryde eyes more tie-ups as part of ‘green’ push

The Singaporean ride-hailing company is set to sign deals with two more EV companies.

MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance

The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.

DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings

The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.

Amar Bank pushes embedded finance

The Jakarta-based lender promises partners integration in less than a month.

HDI Global sees insurance opportunity in East Asia’s renewable energy boom

The company plans to hire underwriters who understand the RE language, says Hong Kong branch CEO Michael Ahn.  

KCG eyes expansion beyond Java

The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.

Retailers to benefit from reinstatement cost write-off

The tax relief is welcome, but costs would still dictate the decision to move.

BCA Digital draws teens to digital banking

More than 2,500 accounts have been opened in less than six months.

Vietnam's Techcombank eyes $5b in future green bond issuances

Environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with business growth.

Bank Mandiri lets customers keep track of personal emissions

Indonesia’s biggest lender by assets wants people to become sustainability champions.