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Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant

Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant

Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.

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Full digitalisation of operations, maintenance for offshore industry still unstandarised

Digital O&M adoption for floating wind faces challenges.

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Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.

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SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.

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APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025

The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.

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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

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Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.

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Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies

It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows.

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Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise

More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.

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Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore

Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.

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Asia Pacific's utilities and power sector to remain stable through 2026

High grid investment and storage deployment will help reduce renewable energy curtailment.

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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

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DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping

Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.

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Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs

Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.

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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?

Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.

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Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals

Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.

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China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%

Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.

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