Exclusives

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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.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.

Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains

They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.

Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS

The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.

Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.

Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting

Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.

Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods

Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.

Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant

Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.