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Why China stays measured on US-Israel strikes against Iran

Given the severe losses to its leadership, major questions remain over how Iran can sustain its counterattacks and how long the regime can survive

The cost to operate in the NSR is currently quite high due to the requirements of special-class vessels, as well as higher insurance premiums resulting from higher risks of accidents.

When the Arctic opens, what happens to Singapore?

The Northern Sea Route is one of the Arctic routes

Singapore’s securities market saw a wave of Chinese listings in the early 2000s.

Why Chinese companies are eyeing SGX again

According to statistics, there are still around 100 Chinese companies listed on SGX today

Boys play near rubbish, most of which are plastics, in the coastal settlements of Tanjung Uma, Batam, Riau Islands province, Indonesia.

Can China’s incinerator model offer a solution to South-east Asia’s trash problem?

Waste-to-energy companies are exploring new paths and embarking on a “trash hunt” in the region.

Ang Eng Guan has been running a pig farming business in Shandong’s Weifang for over 30 years.

Pig farming, livestreaming: Singaporeans find new opportunities in China

Ang Eng Guan has been running a pig farming business in Shandong’s Weifang for over 30 years

As at the end of June 2025, Miniso has set up nearly 1,700 stores in Asia (excluding mainland China), including in Singapore.

How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections

The company has its roots in China, but it has now accumulated the most extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia

Wee Ee Cheong is the third-generation UOB chief.

How UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong masters the long game

The bank aims to accelerate its business expansion in South-east Asia