Vietnam beckons Malaysia’s property bigwigs with urban boom, reforms and rapid growth
Developers known for large townships and high-rises have ramped up their presence in the fast-growing market since the pandemic
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
Plunge in Asia’s AI shares sows doubts over world-beating rally
The region’s sharpest decline since April has refocused attention on cracks beneath the surface
Hong Kong poised to reclaim top global IPO ranking in 2025
Geopolitical tensions and regulatory backlash in the US against Chinese stocks are working in the city’s favour
COP30: Adopting an outcome on climate adaptation is a start for financing to flow towards Asean
Climate finance and nationally determined contributions will also be on the table at this year’s talks
Battersea Power Station: What to know about Malaysia’s landmark UK investment
Once an empty industrial shell, the 90-year-old abandoned coal plant was revived under one of Malaysia’s biggest-ever overseas projects
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Phishing for trouble: The returning physical bank token is no silver bullet
Singapore is looking to implement what would be a world-first national roll-out of bank tokens
No shame in the art of the fawn – Asia’s way with Trump and China
The long-term strategy will have to be diversification of ties, already evident from some of the interactions seen during this summit season
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
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Singapore
SingPost H1 profit down 12.8% at S$19.7 million amid divestments, tough e-commerce business
It declares interim dividend of S$0.0008 per share
UOB issues S$74.6 million payment demand to mm2 Asia
This is the latest in a list of payment demands sent to mm2 Asia
Singapore, Thailand ink pacts on rice trade, healthcare during Anutin’s visit
The one-day trip is the Thai PM’s first to the Republic since taking on the top job in September
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Too afraid to quit? Welcome to job hugging
Amid economic uncertainty, employees are staying put for stability and security. What does this mean for employers?
Asean
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
Hundreds missing after migrant vessel sinks off Malaysia-Thailand border
10 survivors and one body recovered, says Malaysian maritime authority
Indonesia discussing plan for merger of Grab and GoTo: official
A combined entity would hold a market share of over 91 per cent in Indonesia.
International
US fourth-quarter GDP could be negative if shutdown drags on, White House economic adviser says
[WASHINGTON] US economic growth in the fourth quarter could be negative if a federal shutdown drags on, White House economic adviser Kevin...
Japan’s stimulus plan to urge BOJ focus on boosting growth, draft outline shows
[TOKYO] Japan’s government will urge the central bank to focus on achieving strong economic growth accompanied by stable prices in an outline...
Singapore-Bahrain commercial court partnership opens Middle East gateway for local law firms
Construction, energy and banking disputes could flow to local firms – though it may take up to a decade to realise the...
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