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Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten

Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten

Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.
18 hours ago

Digital tools underused in Asia-Pacific energy transition — ABB

Interest is accelerating, but adoption is limited.
2 days ago

What pushed spot container freight rates up in 2024

Rerouting due to the Red Sea crisis was a major factor.
2 days ago

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry posts 54.6% GWP growth over five years

GWP for the first quarter up 10.6% year-on-year to $0.3b.
5 days ago

How telcos can strengthen customer loyalty

To improve customer loyalty, companies should focus on simplifying their processes and diversifying rewards.

Banks expand cyber defenses with penetration tests, team drills

Asia outpaces other regions in cybersecurity leaders reporting to CEOs.

Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers

Three of four Hong Kongers visited the Chinese province in April.

China’s coal-to-hydrogen shift stalled by costs, infrastructure gaps

Green hydrogen demands huge renewable power and expensive storage.

Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering

The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.

Taiwan’s insurance industry reports profit of $1.4b at July 2025

But overseas investments generated additional net losses of $3.4b.

AHCC strengthens cancer care with Patient Advisor program

Advisers build trust, explain procedures and follow up therapy.

How India’s two-wheeler insurance claims rose 15% in 2024

EV-related claims are 18% to 20% more frequent than petrol bike.

ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets

The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.

Indonesia’s ports push smart and blue agenda

Pelindo and KBS want to become models of efficiency and ‘green’ stewardship.

Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push

The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.