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ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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.
How Japan's non-life insurers record $12.4b net income in fiscal 2024
As of 30 April, 57 general insurance companies were operating in Japan.
EDC to upgrade Leyte geothermal plants
It seeks to boost efficiency and sustainability and extend plant life.
Global autonomous ships market to reach $217.6b by 2033
Thanks to increased demand for cargo transportation, amongst others.
KS Orka tops 200 MW with Sorik Marapi expansion
It marks a milestone in one of Indonesia’s biggest baseload clean power projects.
Asia-Pacific insured only 5% to 7% of hazard losses
Additionally, more than half of the countries had less than 5% of losses.
Why Indian insurers are expanding plans with outpatient health benefits
Regular outpatients have 5% to 10% fewer hospitalisations.
Mega Prime targets full coverage of 1.6 million corner stores
It is also boosting online sales via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
Singapore leads logistics boom in APAC
The city-state also attracted investors’ interest in other sectors.
South Korea’s general insurance sector bound for 3.8% CAGR through 2029
Motor insurance will account for 58.7% of direct written premium (DWP) in 2025.
What insurance brands do Singapore’s wealthy trust most?
AIA and Prudential were ranked 2nd and 3rd most trusted brands.
Autonomous freight and logistics market to reach $185.14b by 2032
APAC is seen to show the fastest growth.
CPI scales bamboo biomass to bigger hybrid projects
Locals are powering community-led RE initiatives in Indonesia.
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