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Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh
Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh
Core equipment costs can rise to around US$100 per kilowatt-hour or more in markets with higher tariffs, among others.
Bangladesh cuts fuel imports by US$3.3b through energy efficiency gains
IEEFA said Bangladesh is on track to meet its energy-efficiency targets about a year ahead of schedule.
Ad inflation drives brands toward affiliate marketing
Rising acquisition costs push brands to performance-based, AI-enabled partnerships.
Power sector shift drives coal consumption down after record 2025
Coal usage will decline due to increasing competition with other energy sources.
Costs keep Singapore second-priciest data centre market
AI infrastructure and sustainability rules push construction costs higher.
Poor cyber-fraud integration delays breach detection
Siloed security teams slow responses and expose organisations to rising fraud risk.
Bifacial solar market projected to reach $31.1b by 2031
Dual-sided solar panels can generate up to 30% more energy than traditional modules.
Human oversight key as AI advances: HSBC
AI tools should be deployed with strong oversight.
Global M&A rebounds sharply as 2025 deal value climbs to US$4.8t
Average EV/EBITDA multiples rose to 11.6 times, up one turn from 2024 but still below 2021 peaks.
Australian gas demand weakens as LNG exports fall to four year low
Looking ahead, IEEFA said gas faces a mixed future in Asia’s power mix.
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.
Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Intracardiac echocardiography devices market to hit $621.3m by 2034
Key developments include three-dimensional imaging.
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
Global geothermal investment is set to grow 20% a year to 2030
On a dollars-per-watt basis, Rystad estimates district heating costs at roughly US$3 per watt.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Storm and fire losses deepen pressure on Hong Kong P&C earnings
The incident will add to diluted earnings but is unlikely to threaten overall solvency.
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