South East Asia

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2026-05-13

Singapore ·       From street to search: New platform Tekka.sg seeks to put Indian businesses in S’pore on the map https://bit.ly/4tA8Sxd ·       Next-generation heirs prefer continuity in wealth advisory: UBS https://bit.ly/4d7sK5K ·       Genting Singapore rolls out new attractions as Middle East tensions weigh on earnings https:…


2026-05-12

Singapore ·       Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early https://bit.ly/4ezGojf ·       Raised on ‘karung guni’ money, they take pride in carrying their dad’s business forward https://bit.ly/4d1IcjT ·       Trust Bank outpaces digital bank rivals due to…


2026-05-11

Singapore ·       Calls grow for AGMs to be more than just an annual buffet; banks target wealth management growth https://bit.ly/3PxbBta ·       Jardine C&C said to explore sale of car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore https://bit.ly/4ngmUlS ·       Operators of critical services in Singapore must urgently raise defences amid AI …


2026-05-09

  The five-year extension ensures operational continuity at one of Thailand’s leading container terminals, supporting the country’s expanding role in intra-Asian trade DP World, through its joint venture Laem Chabang International Terminal Co., Ltd. (LCIT), has secured a five-year concession extension to continue operating the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port. The extension comes at a time of increasing intra-Asian trad…


2026-05-08

  Singapore ·       Parliament approves shift of Singtel discounted shares to direct shareholder ownership https://bit.ly/48PCuPA ·       Bill allowing companies to list concurrently in Singapore and US passed in Parliament https://bit.ly/3QWvGJV ·       S’pore Instagram seller must pay Louis Vuitton $510k in damages over coun…


2026-05-07

Singapore ·       From rides to routines: How Grab is shaping daily habits to keep users hooked https://bit.ly/4noK2Ph ·       Potential sale of Marina One office complex said to attract CapitaLand, Hongkong Land https://bit.ly/4d7G6O7 ·       UOB opens new $500m tech hub in Punggol Digital District with 400 staff already on site https:/…


2026-05-06

Singapore ·       Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift https://bit.ly/4ncbEal ·       New skills and workforce agency a ‘two-horse chariot’, not ‘two-headed monster’: Minister https://bit.ly/4f0L7dR ·       No need to raise penalties for late retrenchment notices for now: Tan See Leng …


  Deal ⁠with Vietnam could be worth about ⁠₹6000 crores Vietnamese President To Lam is expected to discuss expanding ​defence ties with India during a visit to ‌New Delhi this week, including the ​potential purchase of BrahMos missiles jointly ⁠developed with Russia, two sources said. India, which has been building up domestic defence manufacturing for local use and ‌exports, has already sold the supersonic cruise miss…


2026-05-05

Singapore ·       More F&B, greenery to cater to CBD workers as demand for premium offices grows https://bit.ly/48JUtaa ·       Young investors drawn to Singapore equities as safe harbour amid wild seas https://bit.ly/3QMl2Fv ·       Singapore and New Zealand sign essential supplies trade deal, will cooperate in AI and green economy …


2026-05-04

  Singapore ·       Enhancements to MAS’ Regulatory Framework To Facilitate Dual Listings on the Singapore Exchange https://bit.ly/3OCAG5K ·       Bank stocks gain as DBS results lift sentiment; property counters lag https://bit.ly/3QLTrnV ·       Singapore factory activity expands though Iran war continues to inflate costs, d…


2026-05-02

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued its response to the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) to facilitate dual listing arrangements on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The proposed regulatory framework supports the implementation of the Global Listing Board (GLB), a partnership by the SGX and Nasdaq, and facilitates future similar collaborations. Respondents to the consultati…


2026-05-01

Singapore ·       Governance concerns, company review among issues raised at CDL AGM https://bit.ly/4tMCTL9 ·       New rules proposed to help companies to list more easily in both S’pore and the US https://bit.ly/4f0fMIa ·       Singapore adds more jobs in Q1 of 2026 but fewer firms planning to hire, raise salaries https://bit.ly/…


2026-04-30

Singapore ·       Coffee, milk powder among 5% of common household items hit by ‘shrinkflation’ in Singapore: Singstat https://bit.ly/42DlCbb ·       Not so ‘incredible’? SGX RegCo tells Incredible Holdings to update shareholders after failing to hold AGMs https://bit.ly/4ta8TYz ·       No more nicknames: PayNow t…


2026-04-29

Singapore • Merger with Mapletree may not be a good fit, some shareholders tell CapitaLand Investment https://bit.ly/4cNp9s8 • MoneyMax deal signals how big-money funds are taking bigger role in Singapore stock market https://bit.ly/4ulWAcB • Sam Goi-backed hospitality and property group renews leadership as losses continue https://bit.ly/4231u1W • Singapore’s Best Employers 2026 https://bit.ly/4uljIYO • Bugis Stree…


2026-04-28

Singapore ·       Travelling Down Under? Spending could be hit as Aussie dollar nears one-year high against Singdollar https://bit.ly/4cNjOAX ·       Singapore factory output rebounds in March, driven by electronics https://bit.ly/4sWFJfa ·       Singapore remains a private equity hub, but data centre growth is shifting elsewhere: Bain h…


2026-04-27

Singapore ·       Mall mania: Paragon, i12 Katong change hands; White Sands up for grabs https://bit.ly/4ugjnqh ·       Seatrium escapes prosecution in Brazilian corruption case after High Court approves US$110m penalty https://bit.ly/4sWa6m0 ·       CICT offer for Paragon ‘unsolicited’, says Cuscaden Peak as it explains mall…


2026-04-24

Singapore ·       Hao Mart shuts stores, sinks deeper into losses with four High Court lawsuits looming https://bit.ly/4sUwY5p ·       Singapore inflation accelerates as Iran war drives up petrol prices; higher costs expected to spread https://bit.ly/4eAn712 ·       American whiskey distilleries reroute shipments to Singapore as trade te…


2026-04-23

Singapore ·       Most S’pore firms do not disclose how CEO pay is set; regulators want to change that https://bit.ly/3QtM6Jq ·       Directors quit hotel unit at center of Singapore billionaire Kwek feud https://bit.ly/4tYnUgD ·       Shareholder questions S’pore construction firm OKP’s large cash pile, board defends s…


2026-04-22

Singapore ·       Try products virtually, order and receive on the same day: Shopee COO on future of e-commerce https://bit.ly/3ODhRiv ·       Singapore cleaning services firm foresees impact on earnings after low-wage subsidies end https://bit.ly/3ODhZyv ·       Quiet firing and how to spot it https://bit.ly/4dXfPnR ·  …


2026-04-21

Singapore ·       Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim benefits as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll https://bit.ly/4sQWgRZ ·       Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments https://bit.ly/3OcU09u ·       Oxley boss behind billion-dollar lawsuit in Australia: Who is ‘shoebox king&rsq…


2026-04-20

Singapore ·       Faster loan approvals, automated client checks: How AI agents are used by banks, including in S’pore https://bit.ly/4tVzysL ·       SMRT ramps up AI use to predict, reduce delays and improve rail reliability https://bit.ly/4tZbpBD ·       OCBC shareholders criticise dividend payouts; chairman defends policy at AGM…


2026-04-17

·       ‘Foreign investments in India should be 100 times more https://bit.ly/42etcc2 ·       ’CAFE-3: Industry, government agree to final draft https://bit.ly/4et1YFX ·       Paras Defence inks deal with US-based firm for aerial refuelling technology https://bit.ly/3QIH1Nk ·       Alembic…


2026-04-17

Singapore ·       Rupiah hits record low against Singdollar, threatening Indonesian arrivals and trade https://bit.ly/4sYkrhv ·       Investors question SBS Transit’s competitiveness, board oversight ahead of AGM https://bit.ly/4vAJ1Y0 ·       Kallang Wave Mall to undergo revamp, will have new climbing wall and wellness concepts by…


2026-04-16

Singapore ·       Near sell-out launches in March boost developer sales to 1,300 units after four slow months https://bit.ly/48oyaqr ·       DBS sees wealthy European, US clients more interested in Asia https://bit.ly/4vrWy45 ·       Singapore tells US it has no forced labour in supply chains, pushes back on overcapacity claims https://b…


2026-04-15

Singapore ·       Energy shock from Iran war to hit S’pore sectors like property and F&B; bunkering already affected https://bit.ly/4vlwIPc ·       1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies https://bit.ly/3O1pUWo ·       MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflat…


2026-04-14

·       Didn't charge toll from Indian tankers for Hormuz transit: Iran envoy https://bit.ly/3OgGl16 ·       No immediate impact of US blocking Iranian vessels on India’s crude cargoes https://bit.ly/3Q7qgv8 ·       Inherent strength: Company additions soar to decade high in FY26 https://bit.ly/4elVTuR ·   &nb…


2026-04-14

Singapore ·       Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status https://bit.ly/4mqLAaQ ·       Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key industry https://bit.ly/4vGOkFA ·       CapitaLand raises $403 million for Asia-Pacific credit fund https://bit.ly/4momJEC · &nbs…


2026-04-13

Singapore ·       Fund crosses billion-dollar milestone as interest in S’pore stocks grow https://bit.ly/4sEEelW ·       S’pore working to boost liquidity, grow pipeline of IPOs, draw more investors to revive stock market https://bit.ly/4mrSv3F ·       How a woman made her ex-husband pay for the lion’s share of her medi…


2026-04-10

Singapore ·       No quick relief for oil and LNG prices as S’pore, Asia face uncertain return to normal supply: Analysts https://bit.ly/4tHcOwG ·       Trade associations and chambers a rallying force in challenging times: Low Yen Ling https://bit.ly/48EudOb ·       Critical thinking, lifelong learning among skills needed to navig…


2026-04-09

Singapore ·       What to consider before selling your Singtel special discounted shares https://bit.ly/4dBGw17 ·       Migrant worker wins $5,700 overtime pay after 2-year fight as High Court cites unlawful practice https://bit.ly/4cx1a1n ·       Jet fuel supply will take months to recover even if Hormuz remains open: IATA chief https:/…


2026-04-08

Singapore ·       Nearly $1b in extra help for S’poreans amid rising costs, Govt to do more if needed: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/41l6lLy ·       What are Singtel special discounted shares and how will changes affect holders? https://bit.ly/41kgbxo ·       Singapore faces risk of slower growth, higher inflation as Middle East conf…


2026-04-07

Singapore ·       From number-crunching to decision-making: Teo Ser Luck on how AI is reshaping accounting https://bit.ly/48ybKmm ·       Singapore retail sales rebound in February on CNY boost, but outlook clouded by Iran war https://bit.ly/4t3dzAg ·       Every generation needs its own breakthrough: Wee Hur’s 2nd-gen leader on bu…


2026-04-06

Singapore ·       Singapore’s 30 largest stocks gain 5% in first quarter of 2026, but Iran war keeps markets on edge https://bit.ly/4sgzyCq ·       Singapore biotech firm Mirxes delays results in Hong Kong after audit flags issues https://bit.ly/4ve0N3b ·       From Hormuz to Red Sea: New choke point puts Singapore at risk of fresh…


2026-04-04

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore. This includes developing strategies to seize growth opportunities and strengthen Singapore’s position as a key node in global trade, while continuing to drive innovation, accelerate technology adoption, and develop a future-ready workforce. Maritime Singapore Master Plan MPA is developing the Maritime Singapore Master P…


2026-04-03

Singapore ·       Investors rush to cash, energy and other safe havens as Middle East war jolts markets https://bit.ly/3Qim9fC ·       DHL unit retrenches S’pore workers in ‘restructuring exercise for long-term sustainability’ https://bit.ly/4s52ugt ·       Gold’s sharp drop sparks surge in first-time buyers in Si…


2026-04-02

'India's venture and governance evolution an instructive model to unlocking opportunities' Southeast Asia sits on one of the world’s largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India’s evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter.....   More https://bit.ly/4tmZ89G Via business-stan…


2026-04-02

Singapore ·       Younger DBS shareholders drawn by dividends turn up at AGM for the first time https://bit.ly/4civ61c ·       OCBC to cut maximum interest rate for flagship savings account from May 1 https://bit.ly/4v5Sk1Z ·       BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027 https://bit.ly/4bMe8bj ·&nbs…


2026-04-01

·       India set to receive first Iranian crude oil after seven years https://bit.ly/4tcMIkO ·       PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes semiconductor plant in Gujarat https://bit.ly/4bSZo9q ·       Electric 4-wheeler registrations up 88% in FY26; Tata Motors lead narrows amid rising competition https://bit.ly/3NNozSR ·&nbs…


2026-04-01

Singapore ·       Yeo Hiap Seng axes 25 S’pore jobs as can production shifts to Malaysia; no change to drinks prices https://bit.ly/4dgH5xj ·       Cotton On says not closing stores or exiting Asia, liquidated entity was inactive holding company https://bit.ly/3PWaN0N ·       From staging world events to IPO: Kin Global eyes growth…


2026-03-31

Singapore ·       Cotton On Asia to close; liquidators appointed https://bit.ly/4thzaoe ·       MAS faces tough Singdollar policy decision in April amid risks of higher inflation, slower growth https://bit.ly/4cdQsN9 ·       End of an era: Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand https://bit.ly/4v01…


2026-03-30

Singapore ·       Dip-buying drives Singapore stocks higher as retail investors pile in amid Iran conflict https://bit.ly/4sIIWzQ ·       More Singapore customers buy Dyson’s AI-powered vacuum cleaners, pushing operating profit past $1b https://bit.ly/47wFsYF ·       Spot electricity prices in S’pore hit highest level in 2026…


2026-03-27

Singapore ·       Shipping disruption from Middle East crisis reaches ports in Asia, including Singapore https://bit.ly/4bBcb1q ·       Keppel banking on energy transition, AI for future growth: CEO https://bit.ly/4bAdEoH ·       Mapletree Investments to wind down fund as $1.8 billion student dorm bet sours https://bit.ly/4bN3VtV ·…


2026-03-26

Singapore ·       Long-game strategy crucial as new initiatives help S’pore start-ups go overseas, be competitive https://bit.ly/4rRS3Nm ·       Grab shareholders agree to double voting power of Class B ‘super-voting’ shares https://bit.ly/4dIsESI ·       Final pour: Tiger Beer to end production in Singapore after 96 ye…


2026-03-25

Singapore ·       Heineken to axe 130 jobs, phase out large-scale beer production at Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore https://bit.ly/40UABNb ·       NTUC working with transport groups to ensure fuel price spikes not passed on to drivers, riders https://bit.ly/3PH8sXn ·       ‘Companies don’t roll their eyes anymore’: SG…


2026-03-24

Singapore ·       Singapore inflation outlook for 2026 to be reassessed as energy prices soar from Iran war https://bit.ly/3PqDVxa ·       Puma fails to block registration of Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark in Singapore https://bit.ly/4rNOAz6 ·       Grab to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan business for $770 million ht…


2026-03-23

Singapore ·       Wait it out, hold on to gold? What investors in S’pore can do as ‘stagflation’ risk mounts https://bit.ly/4br9VJV ·       OCBC’s $71.6m claim over capsized oil rig fails at Singapore’s highest court after 5-year battle https://bit.ly/4sV70Pw ·       Hongkong Land acquires 10.8% stake in Sun…


2026-03-21

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector. This toolkit, developed collaboratively by a consortium of 24 leading banks, insurance companies, capital market firms, and other industry partners, provides financial institutions with resources for managin…


2026-03-20

Singapore ·       Union Gas jumps to 2-year high as queues at Cnergy petrol stations grow longer https://bit.ly/4bXKvCX ·       UOB chief Wee Ee Cheong’s pay down 20% to $12 million in 2025 https://bit.ly/3NAZpXj ·       Banks cannot intervene in winding-up bids by 1MDB-linked firms: Singapore High Court https://bit.ly/4slvQbD &mid…