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What lies ahead for Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market?
What lies ahead for Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market?
																					
							The sector is driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures.
						
					
					
				Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings
																					
							Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.
						
					
					
				Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion
																					
							The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.
						
					
					
				India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings
																					
							Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.
						
					
					
				Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029
																					
							Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.
						
					
					
				ATI and DP World to invest $60m in Port of Batangas expansion
																					
							The project will boost capacity for cargo, car carriers, and passenger traffic.
						
					
					
				Global renewable energy gap widens despite growing capacity
																					
							Asia continued to lead in clean power capacity.
						
					
					
				How much utility-scale solar and wind capacity is China working on?
																					
							This year alone, projects under development were up 57%.
						
					
					
				Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills
																					
							Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0.
						
					
					
				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.
						
					
					
				bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market
																					
							Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.
						
					
					
				Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs
																					
							Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.
						
					
					
				Uniqlo Singapore pilots mini outlet for busy shoppers
																					
							The branch will serve working professionals, elderly shoppers, and families.
						
					
					
				Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk
																					
							Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.
						
					
					
				Global hydropower generation up 10% in 2024
																					
							There is an increasing trend for pumped storage hydropower.
						
					
					
				What will drive Singapore to double its stock market value by 2030?
																					
							Singapore could even rank closer to peers like Taiwan and Australia.
						
					
					
				Social media creators sway health buys across Southeast Asia
																					
							More than half of consumers find health products on social media.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
Commentary
Fluid licence on affiliated companies: An explorative strategy to consolidate Indonesia’s telecom industry