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Southeast Asia’s onshore wind capacity to hit 26 GW by 2030
Southeast Asia’s onshore wind capacity to hit 26 GW by 2030
Thanks to short-term policies supporting the rollout of more projects.
Some nations bet on shipbuilding to drive economic growth
Western shipbuilding companies face intense competition from Asian rivals.
Philippine central bank to halt new digital bank license applications
Applicants have until 30 November 2025 to submit complete applications.
ING posts record half with US$78.8b in sustainable finance deals
APAC made up 13% of all transaction volumes, behind the EMEA and Americas.
Digital migraine treatment devices market to hit $298.7m by 2030
Hospitals remained the leading end-user in 2024.
SM Group expands beauty and wellness network with over 1,000 brands
It features global premium labels such as YSL and Lancôme.
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.
Commentary
Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions