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Energy storage funding down 41% in H1

Energy storage funding down 41% in H1

VC funding also decreased in the first six months of the year.
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Smart grid corporate funding down 13% in H1

VC funding was also down during the period.
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Decarbonisation market to reach $4.7t by 2033

Thanks to the wider adoption of decarbonisation technologies in key industries, amongst others.
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China and India lead coal production expansion globally

Beijing leads with 1,350 million tonnes per annum of proposed capacity.
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Innovation must be driven by clear, measurable outcomes – Kearney’s Anshuman Sengar

He highlights why digital maturity, scalable innovation, and AI integration are now essential for Asia’s tech firms.
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RSM Singapore’s Chow Khen Seng emphasises balancing digital efficiency with human connection

He shares how companies can integrate personalisation, cultural sensitivity, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver trusted experiences.

Slow progress reported on national renewable targets

Only 7 countries outside EU have updated RE targets since COP28 tripling pledge.

No major shift seen for global coal demand in 2025-2026

In China, coal demand is seen to slightly decline this year.

Deloitte Singapore’s Dorothy Peng explores designing emotionally intelligent brand experiences in the age of AI

She emphasised how personification, not just personalisation, is reshaping the future of customer experience.

Insurers broaden AI use beyond underwriting in Q3 2025

The industry saw higher AI adoption rates in customer service.

Be recognised amongst Asia’s top leaders at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrate your achievements in management, leadership, and workplace innovation alongside the region’s most impactful organisations.

Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion

The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.

Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024

The addition of over 500 GW of RE prevented the use of fossil fuels worth $57b.

KPMG in Singapore’s Guillaume Sachet on the role of AI and empathy in redefining the customer experience

He discusses how agentic AI and human-led strategies both play a crucial role in transforming engagement across industries.

Only 4% of insurers fully trust AI agents despite growing interest

42% of insurers have yet to develop a formal strategy for deploying AI agents.

Private investments still appeal to Asians despite measured optimism

Geopolitics and geoeconomics were the top considerations influencing investors' outlook.

Asia’s FMCG market grows 2.8% in Q1 2025

It was driven by strong performance in food, beverages, and home care.