APAC

Here's why nearly half of APAC manufacturers lag behind competitors

A study found that these manufacturers face innovation and skilled workforce challenges.

Did digital banks fail to disrupt?

Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.

Project Nexus successfully links Eurosystem, Malaysia, Singapore’s payment systems

For the next phase, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines will link their payment systems with Singapore and Malaysia.

Global effort to meet Paris Agreement highlighted at World Smart Energy

One crucial step to achieving the global climate goal is to increase clean energy at least four-fold, IEA said during the event.

How Asian banks can retain their cross-border dominance

The emergence of fintechs is whittling down their dominance.

Schneider Electric platform offers cleaner, efficient solutions for industrial energy management

This solution is said to reduce engineering design time by up to 80%, maintenance costs by 75%, and carbon emissions by 50%.

Are small modular reactors the climate solution they claim to be? 

The SMR market is expected to reach 21GW by 2035, the Nuclear Energy Agency reported. 

Three ways retailers can serve ‘budgeteers’

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

Three ways retailers can serve ‘budgeteers’

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

Banks urged to integrate ESG data into IT systems: McKinsey

Banks must apply a use-case driven approach to introduce new ESG capabilities.

J&T Express: Delivering an unmatched experience for e-commerce brands and employees

Their commitment to diversity and inclusivity leads to recognition at the Asian Experience Awards.

8 investment ideas to achieve affluence in the year of prosperity

Financial experts said active portfolio management is crucial amidst economic uncertainties.

OATstanding: How MILKLAB Oat was crafted to perfection

Designed to complement a broad range of espresso-based profiles.

BNPL regulations toughen debt prevention and financial literacy in APAC

The Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia are more vulnerable to the risks of credit products, Euromonitor International reported.