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How telcos can strengthen customer loyalty
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.
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.
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