Singapore ·       Back to office? Singapore workers want free lunch, flexiwork, subsidised commutes: Polls https://bit.ly/3XQ8zRh ·       Singapore factory output surprises with 29.1% surge in October, led by pharma and electronics https://bit.ly/4pdSnFB ·       Singapore tops global ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent h…

Chamber signs MoU with National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia “We remain committed to expanding trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and high-potential global markets, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a key driver of international trade.”- Salem AlShamsi - 20 Dubai-based companies took part in the trade mission held as part of the ‘New Horizons’ initiative. - Non-oil trade between Dubai …

Singapore ·       Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall https://bit.ly/48zThWU ·       Twelve Cupcakes owes over $1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4odalXl ·       Lion Global Investors launches S’pore’s first fully insured physical gold fund https:…

Singapore ·       Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025 https://bit.ly/3JSexOr ·       Bankruptcies in S’pore at 5-year high but many who go bust are getting a fresh start https://bit.ly/44uiEXL ·       High Court clears way for $3.5 billion suit against StanChart in 1MDB-linked claim to procee…

Singapore ·       Singapore Govt reviewing collective sales regime; reforms may be on the cards https://bit.ly/4oQanpk ·       SGX move to cut board lot size expected to boost investor interest, liquidity: Observers https://bit.ly/4800bEM ·       Singapore hikes 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4%, sees 1%-3% growth in 2026 https://bit…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s review and release of its final report. Key measures announced today to strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore’s equities market include: - The establishment of a dual listing bridge connecting the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq. - The launch of a S$30 million “Value Unlock” Package to help listed compan…

Singapore ·       OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets across S-E Asia as bank aims to hit target of 50 globally https://bit.ly/43ASzpO ·       Wilmar’s China unit found guilty of contract fraud, liable for $345 million in losses https://bit.ly/486mszD ·       CDL’s shares jump as it sells US multi-family asset for $186.8 million …

The region has seen growing interest from Singapore businesses Small and medium-sized enterprises will soon be able to tap a new centre in Dubai for support for their expansion efforts in the Middle East. The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on Wednesday (Nov 19) launched a Singapore Enterprise Centre (SEC) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – its first in the Middle East and fifth globally..... More https://bit.ly/4r9zLYO Via…

Singapore ·       New SGX-Nasdaq partnership enabling dual listings to launch by mid-2026: MAS https://bit.ly/4o0nUJB ·       Market lifts as SGX reforms show results; new team tasked to push changes through https://bit.ly/3M8a6iW ·       Singapore must strive to lead in AI to power further economic growth: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4i…

Singapore ·       GlobalFoundries acquires Singapore semiconductor firm amid AI data centre boom https://bit.ly/4oJDavz ·       Indonesia-Singapore twin hub set-up can help businesses strengthen supply chains: EDB https://bit.ly/4r2bq7j ·       Here are the 10 top dividend-paying ETFs on SGX https://bit.ly/487WDzj ·  &nb…

Singapore ·       Firmer ringgit could make shopping trips across Causeway costlier for Singaporeans https://bit.ly/49IbyTh ·       Singapore key exports surge 22% in October amid booming AI demand; economists raise forecasts https://bit.ly/4i1GCiC ·       Weak storytelling could cost Singapore its fintech advantage: GFTN CEO https://bit…

Aviation leaders forecast 4.4% annual passenger growth in the region over two decades, driving fleet expansion and a global shift toward fuel-efficient widebody jets. Aviation industry projections presented at the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) annual general meeting confirm that the Asia-Pacific region is set to drive global demand for new aircraft over the next 20 years. Industry figures suggest the region, including China and Indi…

PHILIPPINE AIRASIA, INC. (AirAsia Philippines) said it is “pushing very hard” to reach its seven-million-passenger goal by the end of the year amid flight cancellations. “We are pushing very hard to reach the seven-million target. As you know, there have been some cancellations due to typhoons and natural issues, which are beyond the airline’s control,” President and General Manager Suresh Bangah told BusinessWo…

Singapore ·       Fraud and scam claims against digital banks in Singapore on the rise https://bit.ly/48hbgRQ ·       The Sen in Upper Bukit Timah sells 23% of units at launch weekend at average $2,358 psf https://bit.ly/4i7hWWb ·       Singtel rises on higher earnings, special dividend; all eyes on Yangzijiang Maritime listing https://b…

Singapore ·       Singapore Airlines announces special dividend even as earnings fall more than 67% in first half https://bit.ly/4oyjSJH ·       A*Star and financial institutions to teach AI to understand Singlish: MAS https://bit.ly/47GkO8Z ·       Regulated stablecoins offer value stability, says MAS chief Chia Der Jiun https://bit.ly/…

‘India, known as the pharmacy of the world, is a powerhouse in pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, and there is a huge scope of cooperation and collaboration between the two countries amid the Royal Government moving forward with the noble mission of universal healthcare.’ A senior official in the Ministry of Health has urged Indian pharma companies to explore opportunities in Cambodia, alongside supporting the country’s h…

Congratulating the new direct flight, Prime Minister Hun Manet on his social media writes that the launch reflects the close cooperation between the governments of the two countries. InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo), an Indian low-cost airline, today launches its first direct flights to Cambodia, connecting Kolkata city to Siem Reap province with three weekly services using Airbus A320neo aircraft.... More https://bit.ly/3Xslx7y Via khme…

Singapore ·       Warren Golf & Country Club temporarily closes 3 F&B eateries due to ‘manpower challenges’ https://bit.ly/4rduTSD ·       3 in 4 SMEs not ready to go green due to tighter operating margins, lack of expertise: Report https://bit.ly/4oYNCiK ·       Singtel first-half profit nearly trebles to $3.4 billio…

Singapore ·       Singapore SMEs to get help adopting generative AI under new initiative https://bit.ly/3Ju77Rh ·       Shopee-owner Sea misses quarterly profit estimates on higher expenses https://bit.ly/49Jt0Xd ·       ‘I remain in Singapore’: Art Works COO assures stakeholders after abrupt liquidation https://bit.ly/3WTWzh…

NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines slumped by 40.5% in August, amid a drop in net investments in debt instruments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday. Preliminary central bank data showed that net inflows declined by 40.5% year on year to $494 million from $830 million in the same month in 2024. This was the lowest amount in two months or since the $376 million recorded in June....…

So far this year, Viet Nam has attracted more than 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor sector, with total registered capital of almost US$11.6 billion, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong. These projects focus primarily on two key segments of the global semiconductor value chain—chip design and packaging and testing. They include around 60 chip design companies, eight packaging and testing …

The National Robotics Programme (NRP), together with partners, has announced a suite of new initiatives to advance robotics adoption and build a future-ready robotics workforce. The new initiatives include the set-up of a shared testbed, a new collaboration and national standards to advance robot interoperability, and a programme to strengthen talent development. The announcements were made at ROSCon 2025, the world's leading developer conference…

Singapore ·       Singapore adds 94 ships to registry in September as vessel reflagging accelerates https://bit.ly/4qY7iVR ·       Singtel confirms talks over Singapore data centre firm, shares soar another 4.7% https://bit.ly/3Lo7Ofx ·       AI automation firm Workato launches Singapore lab, plans to add 65 staff https://bit.ly/47AumlW …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and RINA, a multinational engineering consultancy, inspection, and certification group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a technology demonstration centre and collaborate on maritime innovation, digitalisation, decarbonisation, and talent development. The MoU was signed on 5 November 2025 by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Carlo Luzzatto, Chief Executi…

SGX Group (Singapore Exchange) is introducing a new trading engine, “Iris-ST”, in the Singapore stock market. Iris-ST will enable SGX Member firms to offer better and additional services, equipping them to seize opportunities as the market grows. “The new and improved features in Iris-ST will deliver benefits to the Singapore stock market and market participants. These features range from new order types and risk controls to mor…

Singapore ·       Singapore ranks second globally for stolen payment cards due to its highly digital economy: Study https://bit.ly/4qLZTsl ·       Singtel shares soar to record high on talk of $5b deal with KKR to buy Singapore data centre firm https://bit.ly/4hVrAv2 ·       Singapore to set up first quantum computer for commercial use i…

  Singapore ·       Art firm closure leaves staff unpaid; lawyers urge them to file claims and focus on job hunt https://bit.ly/47ntUY0 ·       Retail sales rise 2.8% in Sept amid pre-F1 season and major concerts https://bit.ly/4hJXF8Z ·       Company directors to face heavier penalties if they fail to act in the best interest of fi…

Singapore ·       Twelve Cupcakes’ retrenched staff get job leads, vouchers as union steps in; wages remain unpaid https://bit.ly/4nHhRcS ·       Parliament passes second Workplace Fairness Bill, paving way for roll-out in end-2027 https://bit.ly/4oYEM4F ·       Khoon Engineering says it has no links to cybercrime; not involved in …

Singapore ·       S’pore’s PSA International among operators considered for Panama Canal’s twin terminal project https://bit.ly/3JBTMGj ·       Singapore factory activity slips in October as firms take stock of risks ahead https://bit.ly/3XfcNS5 ·       CapitaLand Investment, Mapletree Investments exploring merger: WSJ …

Singapore ·       Don’t let AI outpace human talent, improve HR to build future-ready workforce: SNEF president https://bit.ly/43IOcbZ ·       Fu Yu terminates group CEO David Seow for ‘gross default and misconduct’ https://bit.ly/3JDWET4 ·       Twelve Cupcakes under MOM probe for unpaid salaries, abrupt retrenchment o…

Projects approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the first 10 months this year rose 41.72 percent to PHP175.37 billion, making its officials optimistic of hitting the agency’s PHP250 billion target this year. Data released by the agency on Friday showed that the 243 new and expansion projects approved by the PEZA Board as of the end of October this year are expected to generate around USD6.079 billion in exports and cre…

As of October 2025, Viet Nam has formulated comprehensive strategic partnership with 14 countries. The comprehensive strategic partnership framework is the highest tier in Viet Nam's diplomatic hierarchy. These countries are China, the Russian Federation, India, South Korea, the United States, Japan, Australia, France, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the UK. - Viet Nam, UK elevate bilateral ties to comprehensive strate…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said that it is working closely with the Police through the Anti-Money Laundering Case Coordination and Collaboration Network (AC3N)[1] to follow up on the case involving Prince Holding Group.  Financial institutions (FIs) had filed suspicious transaction reports early on. A number of FIs had also undertaken risk mitigation measures, for example by closing suspicious accounts. This had …

  Singapore ·       Twelve Cupcakes closes down with about 80 staff affected; union says not given advance notice https://bit.ly/3WvDC4o ·       ‘I take ultimate responsibility’: Lim Boon Heng on failed Allianz-Income union https://bit.ly/3WrMgkp ·       Singapore employment growth more than doubles in third qu…

Singapore ·       SGX removes financial watch list, stops public trading queries in move to more market-driven regime https://bit.ly/3Lfhjxm ·       More support for AI start-ups to scale faster under new S’pore-Microsoft partnership https://bit.ly/4ojh5UA ·       MAS seeks feedback on measures to make it easier for companies to li…

Singapore ·       SGX removes financial watch list, stops public trading queries in move to more market-driven regime https://bit.ly/3Lfhjxm ·       More support for AI start-ups to scale faster under new S’pore-Microsoft partnership https://bit.ly/4ojh5UA ·       MAS seeks feedback on measures to make it easier for companies to li…

Singapore ·       Ron Sim’s LAC to keep stores open while appealing court ruling in GNC franchise dispute https://bit.ly/49o5q20 ·       Co-living operator Coliwoo eyes $48.2m IPO on SGX mainboard https://bit.ly/4qxGoUu ·       The man guarding tonnes of gold and silver https://bit.ly/4323hW5 ·     &…

Singapore ·       Tuaspring project was riskier than a typical integrated plant: Hyflux prosecution witness https://bit.ly/3WpB4EY ·       Second-generation insurance agents: The perks and pain of following their parents’ path https://bit.ly/4oFwlLo ·       S’pore woos mid-cap tech firms from around the world as it pushes AI …

Singapore ·       MAS may make it easier for investors to seek legal recourse over market misconduct https://bit.ly/3L5UEDH ·       Global business body ICC launches worldwide campaign in Singapore to revitalise rules-based trade https://bit.ly/4qsTItd ·       Skipping a generation: Lessons from the late Nippon Paint tycoon’s inher…

Electronics and biomedical manufacturing drive growth Several private-sector economists have raised their full-year gross domestic product growth forecasts for 2025, after the latest industrial production (IP) print was much better than anticipated..... More https://bit.ly/4qseFUZ Via businesstimes.com.sg

Singapore ·       Job matching can’t be left entirely to market forces in S’pore: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4ou27e4 ·       Singapore core inflation edges up to 0.4% in September, above forecasts https://bit.ly/4o7z0gY ·       ST Engineering bags new contracts worth $4.9 billion in Q3 2025 https://bit.ly/4hpZ0kU · &n…

Singapore ·       Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS https://bit.ly/4o3OWRl ·       Breaching AI policy could be a sackable offence at Singapore law firms https://bit.ly/3L43GRB ·       Singapore is top IPO market in South-east Asia in Q3: EY report https://bit.ly/475q…

Under the new national strategy, logistics is recognised as a key economic sector with high added value and a critical service driving economic growth. The strategy leverages Vietnam’s geographic advantages, maritime potential, and trends in digital and green transformation to build a modern, connected logistics ecosystem. As cross-border e-commerce emerges as a key driver of global trade, Vietnam is placing logistics at the heart of its lo…

Software engineers in Singapore are less likely than their global peers to lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), owing to strong government support and the Republic’s proximity to an array of tech firms, say talent and technology players. The rise of vibe coding – where one can build apps and websites using word commands – is especially ominous for this group of computer experts.... More https://bi…

Traders described a growing panic as liquidity dried up. The cost of borrowing silver overnight soared to annualised rates of as high as 200%, according to consultancy Metals Focus For months, Vipin Raina had been bracing for a stampede of buying from Indian customers loading up on silver to honor the Hindu goddess of wealth.  But when it came, he was still blown away. At the start of last week, his company, India’s largest precious me…

Many high-tech flower farms have adopted automated irrigation systems, light and temperature regulation, and have achieved relatively high productivity. Hanoi is promoting hi-tech flower cultivation by expanding greenhouse and net house production areas, applying new varieties and advanced techniques, and converting low-yield rice fields into flower-growing zones to foster green, climate-resilient agriculture combined with eco-tourism.... More&nb…

His corporate trail stretches across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan, but the current whereabouts of Mr Tan Yong Pong, the Singaporean behind Megaspeed International, remains unclear. Mr Tan, 54, is listed as the sole director of the company, which is under a widening probe in Singapore and the US over possible breaches of export laws involving advanced Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips...... More https://bit.ly/4o1GD…

The name Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not only symbolic, but also reflects Sun Group’s strategic commitment to accompanying the sustainable development of the “Pearl Island” – contributing to Phu Quoc’s transformation into an internationally renowned destination and a new aviation hub in the region.... More https://bit.ly/4qa3iBf Via vietnamplus.vn