It places 11th globally. Singapore is the highest Southeast Asian market for Business Environment in the Savills 2026 Nearshoring Index, ranking 11th globally. The country is underpinned by its …
Allianz nears deal for HSBC’s Singapore insurance business
Allianz (ALIZF)(ALIZY) has emerged as the leading contender to acquire HSBC’s (HSBC)(HBCYF) Singapore insurance business in a deal that could value the unit at as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg News …
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges
SINGAPORE – Singapore upgraded its key exports growth forecast for 2026, as strong artificial intelligence-related demand is expected to support electronics shipments despite higher downside risks …
Singapore’s 2026 Property Market Outlook: How Buyers Should Approach It
2026 is the most favourable Singapore’s property market has been in years. More supply, less competition, steadier prices. But loan rules haven’t eased and mistakes take longer to recover from. The …
Taiwan rises to 4th in 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking
Taiwan climbed to 4th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, its best-ever result, trailing only Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland. But Premier Cho Jung-tai raised concerns over a decline …
Taiwan rises to 4th in 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking
Taiwan climbed to 4th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, its best-ever result, trailing only Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland. But Premier Cho Jung-tai raised concerns over a decline …
Singapore financial security sinks amid rising living costs
Only 11% felt very financially secure down from 22% in 2025. Rising living costs are weakening household financial resilience, with fewer Singaporeans feeling financially secure and more struggling to …
Company moves from Singapore to cheaper, more spacious Malaysia, showing a rising global mobility trend
Lower costs, tax incentives and access to a larger market have seen a raft of companies shift operations to Malaysia from Singapore.
$92m mansion sale to Singapore citizen among Hong Kong’s largest property deals in 2026
A HK$563 million mansion sale to a Singapore citizen marks one of Hong Kong’s largest property deals in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indonesia’s Danantara unit raises $1.5 billion as debut dollar bond draws strong demand
By Yantoultra Ngui, Rae Wee and Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, June 12 (Reuters) – A unit of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara raised $1.5 billion in its debut U.S. dollar bond sale, drawing …