‘Patience is the real strategy’: How Indonesia’s ‘LV of scarves’ expands to Singapore and beyond
Buttonscarves eyes global expansion, riding on US$2.3 trillion halal economy
Apec Business Advisory Council calls for rejection of protectionism
The annual report to Apec economic leaders also includes recommendations for digital trade agreements
Police seize over S$150 million cash, assets linked to Prince group in Cambodian scam
Prince Holding founder Chen Zhi was charged in US with wire fraud, money laundering and operating forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia
Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
CHINESE leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan’s new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day...
Will dark factories brighten Asean’s manufacturing future?
The emergence of fully automated manufacturing hubs outside the bloc may threaten the region’s appeal, so the bloc must act fast
Vietjet signs billion-dollar deals for 100 Airbus aircraft, 92 Rolls-Royce engines
The new orders come amid strengthening diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the UK
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How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital
She is also a frequent presence in global top 100 most influential women lists
Skipping a generation: Lessons from the late Nippon Paint tycoon’s inheritance play
For families planning to hand over wealth directly to the third generation, the grandchildren’s tax residency is important
Brompton wants you to ride for yourself, and planet Earth
The manufacturing process is designed to cut waste at every stage, and its bicycle rims are mostly made from recycled aluminium
Opinion
Singapore
From bedroom to boutique: Singapore’s blogshops come of age, but can they stay relevant?
Their next test will be whether they can turn early momentum into staying power, and style into substance
‘We don’t deserve this’: Twelve Cupcakes staff gather to seek recourse on salaries, CPF contributions
MOM investigating company’s non-payment of salaries and other potential breaches of the Employment Act
Japanese semicon photomask maker Tekscend breaks ground on new Singapore plant, set to create 60 jobs
It will be fully operation end-2026 or early 2027; aims to serve customers in Singapore, Malaysia and India
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From chillies, chicken and rice, Indonesia’s food costs surge amid free meal rollout
President Prabowo Subianto’s US$10 billion free nutritious meal programme may be stoking price pressures of food staples
Asean
South-east Asia evolving into multi-hub industrial network: Roland Berger
Its vast reserves of critical minerals, and booming consumer market, could be the region’s strongest bargaining chip in a world hungry for both...
Trump-branded golf resort in Vietnam hits snag over land dispute
Project faces land recovery delays as residents contest amount of compensation offered by local authorities
Thailand seeks better trade deal after Trump-brokered peace pact
The US will impose 19% tariffs on the country, with some products that are yet to be identified set to be tariff-free
International
Nexperia-owner Wingtech demands reinstatement of ousted CEO as condition to restart China exports
The dispute has triggered concerns of production stoppages, especially in the European auto industry
Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after failed talks
Google’s pay-TV platform has over 10 million subscribers
China’s largest banks report steady profits, but margins shrink
The banks have successfully expanded their fee-based income
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