Malaysia and Singapore have intensified their longer-term positioning as regional hubs for green and sustainable finance, making the issuing of sustainability bonds in Asean more vibrant.
HSBC: Malaysia, Singapore regional hubs for green financing
Malaysia and Singapore have intensified their longer-term positioning as regional hubs for green and sustainable finance, making the issuing of sustainability bonds in Asean more vibrant.
China climbs list of world’s most competitive economies, as Hong Kong and Singapore slide
China’s post-pandemic economic performance has been a key driver of its improving global competitiveness, while labour market problems and a decline in investment have hurt Hong Kong.
From Indonesia to Singapore, China’s rise is affecting ethnic identities in Southeast Asia
Beijing’s policy has been to encourage Chinese overseas to be oriented towards China and serve Beijing’s interests – which can impact ethnic Chinese identities in the region, and cause tensions that …
From Indonesia to Singapore, China’s rise is affecting ethnic identities in Southeast Asia
Beijing’s policy has been to encourage Chinese overseas to be oriented towards China and serve Beijing’s interests – which can impact ethnic Chinese identities in the region, and cause tensions that …
Air travel in Asia won’t return to pre-Covid levels ‘anytime soon,’ says Singapore minister
Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s finance minister, said Asia is facing “rolling waves” of Covid-19 infections and vaccination rates in many countries are not high.
Man who fled to Thailand to avoid drug charges cheated mask buyers in Singapore
A man who was under investigation for drug offences fled to Thailand while on bail. Despite being away from Singapore, Jonathan Poh Yu Qin, described by the prosecution as a “serial cheater”, managed …
Singapore officials fret as Gen Z consumers take to ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
Its growing popularity among young Singaporeans is unnerving regulators who fear the apps prey on consumers who may be financially naive.
How a Singapore-based founder launched a staycation app during the pandemic that lets people book up 5-star hotels’ empty pools and spas for day use
“If I did this in New York, this would have been such a battle and I don’t know that I would have gotten to this point,” Martha Waslen told Insider.
What the G7’s global tax reform plan could mean for Singapore
SINGAPORE: The recent landmark accord among the Group of Seven (G7) nations for new tax rules aimed at large multinational corporations (MNCs) …