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Yuvarra launches as independent premium finance lender

Wealth advisers in Asia can now arrange life insurance funding without tying clients to a private bank, as Yuvarra opens in Hong Kong.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Human Capital Management

QBE names Andy Tsui to lead Hong Kong underwriting

The insurer is expanding its regional push into employer risk cover as Tsui takes on underwriting and People Risk roles from 1 June 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Fintech

Finloop & Marketnode join to link tokenised products

Institutional investors in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to gain wider access to tokenised funds, bonds and structured products through the tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Hong Kong & Singapore upbeat on AI despite cyber risk

Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia

Construction safety monitoring is set to improve as Gammon's AI platform detected 60% more risk factors than traditional inspections at pilot sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Ant International ties sustainability to management pay

Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Hong Kong stories

Data Protection

Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion

Demand for AI and cloud capacity is turning Hong Kong into a gateway for firms seeking low-latency access to Mainland China.

By Arnold Lau • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use

Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas

Overseas enterprises can now tap Tencent Cloud's new AI tools for office work, design and model access as it steps up its push beyond China.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Vietnam Airlines adds local payments across Asia Pacific

Travellers will gain local bank transfers and wallets in eight Asia Pacific markets from 2026 as airlines chase faster-growing digital payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Fintech

xBratAI launches in Asia-Pacific, seeks broker ties

Retail traders in Asia-Pacific could gain direct broker-linked alerts as xBratAI begins talks with partners in Hong Kong and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

OwlTing launches AI hotel booking engine for agents

Hotels and booking platforms could gain a new sales channel as OwlTing starts handling AI agent-led reservations, payments and payouts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Asia Pacific data centre investment hits record USD $11.6bn

Power access is steering AI-driven expansion into Malaysia, Australia and India, as Asia Pacific data centre investment reached USD $11.6 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fleet Management

Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs

Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Reap & TerraPay expand cross-border payout corridors

Businesses could see faster, cheaper international payouts as the tie-up lets funds settle through local clearing systems rather than correspondent banks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month