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AI insurance sales pilot launched in Japanese dealerships
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AI insurance sales pilot launched in Japanese dealerships

about 12 hours ago

The trial could ease staffing pressure and compliance burdens for Japanese dealers as they sell insurance alongside cars in live showrooms.

Sean Mitchell
SEAN MITCHELL Publisher

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Financial institutions

BitGo Korea wins VASP approval for institutional custody

South Korean institutions gain a locally registered custody option as the regulator clears BitGo Korea to serve them under strict compliance rules.

about 17 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Productivity

Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends

Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.

about 20 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Global Office

JLL launches new office grade for Shanghai premium towers

Occupiers in Shanghai are increasingly paying up for offices that offer stronger tenant experience and flexibility, as JLL redraws the top-tier market.

about 20 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Cloud Services

Malaysia AI adoption rises to 38% as AWS flags gaps

Nearly a million Malaysian firms took up AI in the past year, but most are still using basic tools rather than scaling them.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Small Business

Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances

South Korean businesses could see faster overseas payments as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments, cutting delays and fees on remittances.

1 day ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Amazon

Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

2 days ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin

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