In Focus
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 did Indonesia’s life insurance market perform in the first half of 2025?
The number of people insured rose 8.8% to 123.7 million.
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.
Southeast Asia health tech funding rebounds to $108m in H1
Deal activity doubled to 16.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
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