In the traditional handbook of global finance, advanced economies usually write the rules while emerging markets merely copy them. Southeast Asia is now …
Air India set for $1bn cash boost amid Singapore opposition over capital calls
The prospect of further capital calls on Singapore Airlines has proved controversial in the city-state. Last week, opposition MP Kenneth Tiong criticised the role that state investor Temasek — which …
Barclays launches private bank booking centre in Singapore
Barclays has launched a private bank booking centre in Singapore, enhancing access to banking, lending, investments and wealth planning for Asia-Pacific clients.
Singapore’s Flexible Workspace Sector Grows as Foreign Firms Expand
Demand for flexible office space in Singapore has continued to climb through 2026, as foreign companies entering Southeast Asia opt for shorter, more adaptable leasing arrangements over the multi-year …
Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Held in Singapore, Deepening Multi-Domain Cooperation to Empower Regional Growth
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government hosted a reception and the Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Promotion …
Singapore Moves To Ban Stablecoin Yield
Singapore’s financial regulator has proposed regulatory changes that will ban stablecoins from paying yield to investors. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing to amend the “Payment …
Vietnam approves Paris carbon-credit deal with Singapore, opening bilateral offset trade
Vietnam has approved a Paris Agreement implementation deal with Singapore, clearing the way for the two countries to trade carbon credits directly. The move could draw new investment into …
Thai billionaire’s Frasers Property buys prime Singapore restaurant space for $138 million from Royal Holdings
The acquisition of Cuppage Terrace comes six months after the developer bought the plot behind The Centrepoint shopping complex for $308 million. With Frasers Property owning the mall and the adjacent …
Singapore commits $170 million over three years to drive fintech innovation
SINGAPORE, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Singapore will deploy S$220 million ($172.83 million) over three years to strengthen its fintech ecosystem and boost innovation and the adoption of technology across the …
Hong Kong and Singapore property shrug off fund tax breaks
While the two cities compete on wealth management incentives to draw talent and capital, the spillover into office and residential real estate remains negligible The long-standing rivalry between Asia …