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Evan See

Evan See

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emailevansee@sph.com.sg
A Grab-GoTo merger, along with a successful IPO for Superbank, could chart a clearer path towards profitability for the GoTo-backed lender.

Grab-GoTo merger could be ‘colossal’ for Indonesia’s fintech hopefuls, say analysts

Merging the superapp giants could change not only the face of South-east Asia’s ride-hailing market, but also its digital lending space

Since taking over from his father in the mid-2000s, Active Group president and chief executive officer Antonio Turalba Jr has sought to maintain the legacy his parents built in the company’s quest for value.
BEHIND THE NAME

Philippines’ Active Group builds its name on quality, not quantity

For more than 50 years, the developer has thrived by staying true to its vision

People hold placards during a protest denouncing what they call corruption linked to flood control projects, in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David

Three quarters in, domestic disquiet could prove costly for S-E Asia’s growth drivers

Front-loading begins to cool, while political turnovers and corruption scandals rattle confidence

As S-E Asia’s EV plans accelerate, consumer realities pose a bumpy road

As S-E Asia’s EV plans accelerate, consumer realities pose a bumpy road

Governments across South-east Asia have set ambitious EV targets.

Stamford Land said its in-house design team would be focused on ongoing upgrade works across several of its Australia-based hotels, including Stamford Plaza Melbourne.

Stamford Land H1 profit rises 4.1% to S$15.8 million on higher hotel room rates

Its revenue inches up 1.8% to S$71.3 million

The Hour Glass announces an interim dividend of S$0.02 per share, payable on Dec 8.

The Hour Glass posts 23.2% rise in profit for H1 FY2026 to S$75.7 million

The luxury watch retailer’s revenue climbs 13.9% to S$615.4 million

As the drive to modernise global finance accelerates, banks and regulators in the region are being pushed to rethink how money moves across borders.
BRUNCH

Stablecoins are challenging Asia’s financial order

The rise of currency-backed digital tokens is putting pressure on institutions to rethink their financial plumbing

Micro-Mechanics CEO Kyle Borch believes the company is uniquely positioned with a footprint in both front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes.
TOPLINE

Micro-Mechanics builds the tools behind the ‘next generation’ of chips worldwide

It sees opportunities in US and China as chip technology and global trends provide tailwinds

Vietnam's proposed North-South high-speed railway project is among the infrastructure projects expected to drive investment by the country's largest conglomerates.

Philippine, Vietnam conglomerates to invest US$185 billion in fresh ventures over next decade

Strategic national goals in renewable energy and infrastructure will underpin new business areas: S&P Global Ratings

Up to 70 per cent of South-east Asian businesses are planning to digitalise their supply chain management, a study by StanChart found.

Forging resilience: How South-east Asia is digitalising trade to overcome headwinds

Digital integration could boost inter-regional trade resilience and inclusivity, says Standard Chartered’s Asean CEO

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