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Insurers strengthen cyber governance as oversight shifts to CEOs
Insurers strengthen cyber governance as oversight shifts to CEOs
About 40% said CEO compensation is now tied to cybersecurity performance.
Arkora accelerates 200 MW hydro push
It plans to stay ahead in Indonesia’s renewable transition through AI.
Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.
Hyke to launch electric ferries in Philippines, Singapore by 2027
The demand for autonomous shuttles in Asia is exploding.
Digital tools underused in Asia-Pacific energy transition — ABB
Interest is accelerating, but adoption is limited.
What pushed spot container freight rates up in 2024
Rerouting due to the Red Sea crisis was a major factor.
Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2025
Realtors in the office market are at the top of the list, taking seven spots.
Sri Lanka’s insurance industry posts 54.6% GWP growth over five years
GWP for the first quarter up 10.6% year-on-year to $0.3b.
How did Indonesia’s life insurance market perform in the first half of 2025?
The number of people insured rose 8.8% to 123.7 million.
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.
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Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2025 Winner: Yugo Shimomura and Meena Muthu of Abeam Consulting Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Abeam Consulting Malaysia’s Yugo Shimomura stresses meaningful engagement to motivate employees and boost performance.
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APAC’s hidden CX crisis on the frontline