The dramatic political thaw in Myanmar (Burma) over the last year or so has begun to transform the country’s image after decades of military-run isolation. Western powers have responded by scaling …
Vietnam to start building 7 bln USD international financial hub in HCM City
HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong …
Five-star hotels and serviced apartments: Singapore firms invest in …
Property developer Edward Ong, chairman of the Pelican Paradise Group, visited Timor-Leste as a church missionary in 2006 and recognised the country’s potential.
Singapore PM Wong meets Jaishankar ahead of talks with PM Modi
Wong and PM Modi are set to virtually inaugurate a container terminal in Maharashtra. The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA International) has invested over $1 billion in the project …
Singapore PM Wong meets Jaishankar ahead of talks with PM Modi
Wong and PM Modi are set to virtually inaugurate a container terminal in Maharashtra. The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA International) has invested over $1 billion in the project …
Combined Wealth Of Singapore’s 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 23% To Record US$239 Billion
The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2025 Forbes list of Singapore’s 50 Richest rose by 23% to US$239 billion.
Singapore’s 50 Richest 2025: Combined Wealth Jumps To $239 Billion; Facebook Cofounder Eduardo Saverin Adds $14 Billion To Remain At No. 1
On the 60th anniversary of its independence, Singapore posted better-than-expected economic growth of 4.3% in the first half of 2025, thanks to an export overdrive amid tariff-related uncertainties.
EU approves Saudi firm SALIC’s Olam Agri purchase
The European Commission has approved SALIC’s acquisition of sole control of Singapore-based agribusiness Olam Agri Holdings Limited.
Singapore: Asian Banking Magnet – Global Finance Magazine
Singapore has cemented its position as Asia’s top financial center, according to the Global Financial Centers Index produced by Z/Yen Partners. In September, the GFCI placed Singapore first in Asia, …
Singapore gives non-banks access to e-payment platforms
Monetary Authority of Singapore will allow eligible non-bank financial institutions to have direct access to PayNow and FAST, enabling e-wallet users to make funds transfers between bank accounts …