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Solar and wind seen to energise 30% of ASEAN’s data centres in 2030

Solar and wind seen to energise 30% of ASEAN’s data centres in 2030

However, slow renewables deployment may affect progress if not addressed.

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S-REITs shift to cash-backed yields, eye 5.5% in FY 2025

It aims to minimise dilution and align distributions with recurring cash earnings.

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How did the Philippines’ insurance market perform in Q1 2025?

The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.

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ASEAN should cut political risk to attract grid investors

The new chief of the ASEAN Centre for Energy expects a breakthrough this year.

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Could cash be making a comeback in Singapore wealth plans?

Also, over a third expect to grow their exposure to alternative investments.

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Vietnam general insurance market to grow 7% annually through 2029

The sector is expected to grow 5.9% year-on-year this 2025.

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Singapore pushes virtual power plants to hit 2035 RE goal

It also wants power companies to build hydrogen-ready plants.

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US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets

At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.

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Lower costs spark surge in battery storage projects

In 2024, lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped to the lowest in eight years.

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Offshore wind, energy imports could spur RE deals in Southeast Asia

Investment-friendly policies will push private money into these projects.

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APAC’s price controls, tendering processes pose risks to pharma firms

Such practices could impact revenues and market access.

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What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?

In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.

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Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

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Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

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Indonesia told to cut gas subsidies

The incentives pose a challenge to green hydrogen competitiveness.

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Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?

Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.

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Japan coal plants face losses with ammonia co-firing

Costs are seen to surge for plants using half blue ammonia

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