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New bill positions Hong Kong as a more attractive hub for single family offices

Experts say the city’s tax incentive regime is less stringent than Singapore’s.

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New bill positions Hong Kong as a more attractive hub for single family offices

Experts say the city’s tax incentive regime is less stringent than Singapore’s.

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Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts

Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.

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Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth

S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.

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Four key incentives for fragmented e-commerce buyers in SEA

Marketing and payment executives of top e-commerce sites advise offering a variety of financial solutions to consumers.

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Locad speeds up D2C retailers’ fulfilment, shipping of orders

Shrey Jain’s startup helped Havaianas shrink its delivery period from 15–30 days to as short as 24 hours.

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Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce

Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.

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Zurich Indonesia’s AI upgrade speeds up vehicle policies

AI streamlines appraisal and is part of the insurance firm’s P&C business growth, which experienced a remarkable 20% growth in GWP during Q1 of 2023.

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FWD Insurance Indonesia provides customer-friendly flagship product

Through innovative approaches, this insurance company achieved a net premium of IDR1.88t (US$124.7m) in 2022.

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Bespoke Habitat transforms vacant units for short-term family accommodation

Co-living startup offers customisable and affordable short-term accommodation for residents with families in Singapore.

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TG Limcaoco on how 170-year-old BPI is reinventing itself in the digital era

For BPI, reinvention and innovation are the key ingredients to how it remains one of the Philippines’ biggest banks since its establishment over 170...

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M&A not the only route to enter Asia’s financial markets: expert

Asia Pacific sellers are faring worse than their global peers post-acquisition, according to a report by PwC.

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Digital kiosk revolutionises patient experience at Indonesian hospital

Premier Jatinegara Hospital’s self check-in kiosk cuts patient waiting hours by half, boosting convenience, efficiency, and safety, while offering...

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Siemens Mobility elevates CBTC system for Singapore’s longest fully-underground MRT line

Michel Obadia, CEO of Siemens Mobility APAC, said the company is ready to mobilise its technology in the Cross Island Line.

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How CapitaLand Investment retains stakeholders’ trust

CLI’s chief sustainability officer speaks on strengthening its ESG pillars focused on three key themes to meet the company’s net-zero goals whilst...

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The three clinical advantages of the Mandaya Royal Hospital Children's Heart Center will expand access to heart care in Indonesia

The Heart Center is projected to be able to contribute significantly to the management of congestive heart disease in children which reaches 12,000...

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