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Global data centres' electricity demand to reach 945 TWh by 2030
Global data centres' electricity demand to reach 945 TWh by 2030
Guess what will be the major driver of this increase.
Market-based principles key to local wind energy growth
GWEC emphasised that there is no need for restrictive policies for localisation.
Dry-bulk vessel order book falls 26% in Q1
Blame it on economic uncertainty and market cooling.
India installs nearly 30 GW of solar and wind power in FY 2025
Solar alone increased over 50% from last year.
What’s holding wealth firms back from hybrid?
Cost concerns are stalling hybrid strategies in wealth firms.
How did top insurers by market cap perform in Q1 2025?
China’s PICC Property and Casualty led gains with a 40.5% rise in market value.
ASEAN generates 26% of electricity from renewables in 2024
However, this was below the global average.
Healthcare payers lag in digital maturity: report
AI solutions could cut costs and increase revenue for payers.
Asia-Pacific leads universal life market with 29.7% CAGR
Globally, it is seen to reach $280b by 2032.
Global renewables surge to record 4,448 GW
However, progress remains short of the 2030 tripling goal.
Global firms target Singapore's unique cycling market
In Asia, e-bike adoption is seen as one of the market’s growth drivers.
Digital platforms to enhance predictive modelling, personalised care
One key driver includes patient data integration into mobile health platforms.
Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.
Insurers may cover only 25% to 33% of disaster damages by 2030
Insurers also expect to gain up to 15% revenue rise from AI and tech boost.
Three in four workers value job training and development
Nearly a quarter have left their jobs due to the lack of such opportunities.
Few Singapore SMEs have cyber insurance
They seek to ward off cyber threats but not through insurance.
Medical device firms eye sustainability amidst regulatory changes
Regulatory shifts may lead to temporary device shortages in the short term.
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