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India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings

India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings

Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.

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Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029

Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.

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ATI and DP World to invest $60m in Port of Batangas expansion

The project will boost capacity for cargo, car carriers, and passenger traffic.

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Global renewable energy gap widens despite growing capacity

Asia continued to lead in clean power capacity.

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How much utility-scale solar and wind capacity is China working on?

This year alone, projects under development were up 57%.

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Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills

Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0.

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Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.

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bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market

Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.

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Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs

Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.

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Uniqlo Singapore pilots mini outlet for busy shoppers

The branch will serve working professionals, elderly shoppers, and families.

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Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk

Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.

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Global hydropower generation up 10% in 2024

There is an increasing trend for pumped storage hydropower.

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What will drive Singapore to double its stock market value by 2030?

Singapore could even rank closer to peers like Taiwan and Australia.

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Social media creators sway health buys across Southeast Asia

More than half of consumers find health products on social media.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance targets Chinese nationals in Thailand

The Chinese accounted for 53% of foreign students in Thai universities last year.

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Closed coal mines could expand global solar by 15%

Over 300 surface coal mines have been idled in the past five years.

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Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As

Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.

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