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Solar projects in India climbs 53.7% in 9M: Mercom

The country’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 125.5GW as of September.

Global renewable energy investment breach $800b in 2024

However, the growth of clean power slowed by 7.3% last year.

Pumped hydro key in PH’s clean energy shift

This technology offers long-duration storage for the country.

Singapore insurers face rising claims with medical costs set to climb

57% of insurers expect further increases in medical cost over the next three years.

HK top priority for Italian companies' Asia expansion: survey

93% believe Hong Kong can effectively support their future Asia expansion plans.

Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore

The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.

APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise

APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.

Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums

The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.

3 in 5 Singaporeans worried they can’t afford vital medical care

There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.

Carbon emissions ratio to world GDP slides 1.6% in 2024: Fitch Ratings

It cited carbon emissions from emerging markets, which accounted for 70% of global emissions.

Molecular spectroscopy market to be valued at $6.4b by 2034

Key sectors include pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

Workforce unreadiness undermines global AI investments

Despite heavy spending, firms face talent gaps, cultural resistance, and stalled AI adoption.

Asia-Pacific surpasses pre-pandemic aviation capacity

The growing middle class fuels regional flight demand.

Indonesia’s MedTech import market hit $3.28b in 2024

The market rebounded by 77.8% after contracting to $1.79b in 2022.

TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot

When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.

Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra

Translation gains and portfolio strength underpin earnings outlook