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Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index
Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index
The city clinched the top spot in fintech.
Hong Kong unveils roadmap to develop its fixed income and currency markets
They aim to attract more issuers to the city.
MUFG grants $100m loan to EV manufacturer VinFast
VinFast will use the capital to expand its business and presence in Asia.
Wind and solar to meet majority of power demand to 2035
China remains to be a major player.
Transmission infrastructure investment to reach $573.7b by 2030
This growth is supporting the rise in smart grid demand.
Solar fuels China's power surge
Meanwhile, coal power and gas power also rise amidst the hot weather.
Beyond 20: Taiwan pioneers the future of global MICE even as it unveils the new MEET TAIWAN brand
AMF also introduced a commemorative 20th anniversary logo, blending the number “20” with the infinity symbol.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
Vietnam’s retail sector earnings surge 52% YoY in H1
It was led by Mobile World Investment Corporation’s higher earnings (+54%).
How expanding insurance could add over 4% to GDP across ASEAN
These gains are linked to stronger labour force participation and more.
Asian MICE Forum embraces the future as it marks its 20th year
Taiwan’s MICE output soared from $68M to $63B in just 20 years.
Global hydrogen demand up 2% in 2024
The majority of this was met by hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.
Singaporean companies lead renewable energy shift in APAC
The companies are also injecting more capital into the energy transition.
Global hydro turbine market to hit $4.9b by 2035
Investments in RE transition and grid reliability are some of the factors fuelling the growth.
PV inverters market to reach $49.0b by 2035
The expansion is being fuelled by the push for decarbonisation and RE integration.
Electric ship market to hit $18.39b by 2032
The passenger ship segment is seen to hold the largest share.
Global transmission and distribution infrastructure to reach $789.2b by 2035
Thanks to rising power demand and grid modernisation, amongst others.
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