APAC
APAC leads nuclear energy growth
Geopolitical tensions and the price of fossil fuels are fuelling diversification.
Global logistics market to reach $20.1t by 2033
A growing e-commerce market is fuelling the faster expansion of global logistics.
Energy storage funding down 41% in H1
VC funding also decreased in the first six months of the year.
Smart grid corporate funding down 13% in H1
VC funding was also down during the period.
Decarbonisation market to reach $4.7t by 2033
Thanks to the wider adoption of decarbonisation technologies in key industries, amongst others.
China and India lead coal production expansion globally
Beijing leads with 1,350 million tonnes per annum of proposed capacity.
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.
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.
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