South East Asia

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2026-06-02

Singapore ·       DBS to open 2 new wealth centres in Singapore by end-2027 to better serve affluent customers https://bit.ly/4nYEqeQ ·       SATS jumps after record $6 billion revenue, while Mary Chia reports a loss due to leaner sales https://bit.ly/4u9jAuR ·       Feeling poor despite a decent salary https://bit.ly/3PYxkdH ·&nb…


2026-06-01

Singapore ·       SATS jumps after record $6 billion revenue, while Mary Chia reports a loss due to leaner sales https://bit.ly/4u9jAuR ·       From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions https://bit.ly/43qFgrz ·       Osim founder Ron Sim drops legal claims against Trek 2000 after new in…


2026-05-29

Singapore ·       Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM https://bit.ly/4dCjyqq ·       Singtel share slide: What should you do with your special discounted shares? https://bit.ly/431NdTF ·       Memory chipmaker Micron says AI boom is here to stay as it ramps up Singapore investment https://bit.ly…


2026-05-28

  Singapore ·       S’pore manufacturing output rises in April, driven by AI-related tailwinds https://bit.ly/49nKnfn ·       Competing on value, not cost: Why Singapore appeals to German manufacturers https://bit.ly/4nY4E1g ·       Food delivery platform WhyQ brings AI into its corporate catering niche https://bit.ly/4dRvELa …


2026-05-27

Singapore ·       What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore? https://bit.ly/4aaBYfv ·       More digital and AI tools for local retailers to train staff, improve operations and revenue https://bit.ly/49PQb1m ·       From overspending to business failures: Why more people end up bankrupt in Singapore https://bi…


2026-05-26

Singapore ·       High Court raps UOB over inconsistent legal positions on late mortgage payment charges https://bit.ly/4uBd3dm ·       Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom https://bit.ly/4nM0ppr ·       Singapore to shorten time for the rich to open private banking account as part of wealth push htt…


2026-05-25

Singapore ·       SGX RegCo sets limit to cure period for suspended companies https://bit.ly/4f04J1U ·       AI becoming as vital as water, power: Chief of S’pore chip testing firm with 450% share surge in 2026 https://bit.ly/4vs7kXx ·       Telco tumult: Simba acquisition of M1 collapses; Singtel shares slide as S’pore busin…


2026-05-24

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) will require suspended issuers to resolve substantive underlying concerns within three years as it works towards keeping trading suspension to the minimum necessary and giving more certainty to the timeline for delisting. This approach reinforces market discipline while giving investors clearer expectations on outcomes, and underscores SGX RegCo’s commitment to a fair, transparent and well-functioni…


2026-05-22

Singapore ·       Singtel’s shares down 6.4% as S’pore business weakens: Key takeaways from telco’s full-year results https://bit.ly/4nGXUod ·       Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng https://bit.ly/43qQVGs ·       Man who lost job after 19 years at Denso loses lawsuit over allege…


2026-05-21

Singapore ·       Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, including more than 100 in Singapore, according to former employees https://bit.ly/4dvzOYU ·       Gardenia retrenches 141 employees as it shifts bakery production from Singapore to Malaysia https://bit.ly/4v5Zwul ·       Singapore ‘a major beneficiary’ as the wealthy move money out of …


2026-05-20

Singapore ·       Data centre firm DayOne said to be mulling over potential $6.4b dual listing in Singapore and US https://bit.ly/4dApO0q ·       Nuclear power: Singapore to undertake IAEA review on decision-making ability https://bit.ly/4dEvMNT ·       From ‘show me your code’ to ‘show me your agent’: DBS CEO Tan…


2026-05-19

Singapore ·       Failed Simba-M1 deal could pose setback to Keppel, lead to more cost pressures for telcos https://bit.ly/4wE4fon ·       Keppel to allow Simba’s bid for subsidiary M1 to lapse, explore new buyers https://bit.ly/4dwpMGZ ·       Singapore’s key exports in April hit highest growth rate since 2012 on AI-related …


2026-05-18

Singapore ·       GIC-backed co-working firm sells new shares to the public; Mary Chia goes to court to settle debt https://bit.ly/3PHpvJn ·       More Singapore businesses start feeling pinch of higher costs as Middle East war drags on https://bit.ly/4uixNGP ·       SIA airfares up but airline will not pass on full cost of fuel increase…


2026-05-18

Singapore ·       GIC-backed co-working firm sells new shares to the public; Mary Chia goes to court to settle debt https://bit.ly/3PHpvJn ·       More Singapore businesses start feeling pinch of higher costs as Middle East war drags on https://bit.ly/4uixNGP ·       SIA airfares up but airline will not pass on full cost of fuel increase…


2026-05-16

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released its response to the feedback on proposals https://bit.ly/4dr36aT to enhance the requirements for Product Highlights Sheets (PHS) and streamline the distribution safeguards for complex products. Digitalisation has increased retail investors’ access to information and reshaped how they are choosing to access investments. To provide investors the flexibility to opt in or out of financial advic…


2026-05-15

Office inaugurated in the presence of First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “The opening of our office in Manila reflects our commitment to strengthening economic relations between Dubai and the Philippines and creating new paths for cooperation between the business communities in both markets.” The value of non-oil trade between Dubai and the Philippines reached AED 3.58 billion in 2025, achieving growth o…


2026-05-15

Singapore ·       SIA warns of higher cost pressures as jet fuel prices surge; profit hit by Air India losses https://bit.ly/4dp9hwq ·       SingPost proposes extra dividend from expired claims, revamp of SingPost Centre https://bit.ly/3Rpn2ng ·       Wirecard scandal: S’pore firm oCap Management loses bid to access frozen funds fo…


2026-05-14

Singapore ·       Workers in Singapore at risk of disruption could be offered ‘career bridges’ into other jobs https://bit.ly/4dFGjJR ·       Shopee delivers record results in Q1 on the back of AI usage https://bit.ly/3P0wTzn ·       From AI robotics to 3D simulation: Singapore deep tech firms tap US market for expansion http…


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:/…