Singapore
Crime
Singapore seizes yacht, liquor, other assets tied to Prince Group scams
City-state's financial institutions closed 'suspicious accounts,' central banks says
Travel & Leisure
China hotel chains eye Southeast Asia, with Jin Jiang to open 180 locations
Chinese travelers and businesses in region spur sector's expansion plans
ASEAN Money
Singapore's 'lifestyle' hotels take alternative approach to boost occupancy
Aim is to deliver memorable experiences, especially for Millennial and Gen Z guests
Electric vehicles
NIO shares sink as Chinese EV maker faces lawsuit by Singapore's GIC
Suit filed in US contends investors were misled by false statements, withheld information
Telecommunication
Japan plans high-speed optical communications tests in Singapore
Public-private project aims to revive Japan's waning presence in telecom tech
Technology
Singapore's BDx doubles down on Indonesia in data center push
CEO says southern Japanese island of Kyushu also 'interesting' for expansion
Biotechnology
Singapore lab-grown seafood startup to launch Japan plant in 2027
Umami Bioworks to establish $10m production site in Tokyo with plans for future expansion
Economy
Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows to 2.9% as US tariffs kick in
Robust service sectors and construction offset downturn in manufacturing
Transportation
Singapore's ComfortDelGro taps QR code taxi calls for seniors
Cab operator scales up tech initiatives, including bookings and autonomous vehicles
Transportation
Japan's shinkansen train cuts transport time of goods to Singapore by 20%
JR East-JAL team delivers pears from orchard in northeast to city-state in 19 hours
Commodities
Southeast Asian 'gold rush' fuels wave of business projects
From lion-embossed bullion to new mining sites, companies ride investment boom
Startups
Singapore food tech startup opens Japan R&D center after fundraising
ImpacFat aims to sell lab-grown fish fat for cosmetics, food
Finance
Asian banks race to join Malaysia's economic zone initiative
Mizuho follows UOB and others in backing companies investing in Johor
Transportation
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone spurs call for convenient transportation
Cross-border travelers frustrated by lack of direct links fueling demand for illegal shuttles
Media & Entertainment
Singapore movie theaters go out of business as national pastime falters
Closures of independent cinema and major chain symbolize plight since COVID-19 pandemic
Travel & Leisure
Aman to open luxury hotel, homes in Singapore's tallest building
Hospitality group will also offer members-only club in Skywaters tower
Society
Singapore's 65 and over population exceeds 20%, a 1st for any ASEAN state
City-state resorts to AI and robotics to address challenges in aging society
Energy
Exxon expects to cut Singapore staff by 10% to 15% by end-2027
Move involves relocating employees to expanded facilities on Jurong Island
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore beats Hong Kong to debut stablecoin amid crypto fever
XSGD touted for digital payments as Coinbase, Grab pile in
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Media & Entertainment
Nintendo establishes entity in Singapore, considers one in Thailand
Video game console giant accelerates business in untapped Southeast Asian markets
ASEAN Money
ASEAN's power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia
Decarbonization drive and industrial shift add urgency to integration
Finance
Digital banking startup Tyme plans expansion into Indonesia, Vietnam
Southeast Asia digital banking takes off as lending grows 20% a year
Trump tariffs
US tariffs threaten $3.1bn of Singapore's pharma exports
Drug companies seeking clarification on whether qualify for exemption: deputy PM
Crime
Singapore's Wilmar guilty of corruption in Indonesia palm oil case
Shares of SGX-listed agribusiness giant open 3.5% lower on Friday
Telecommunication
Singtel 'deeply sorry' for deadly outage at Australia's Optus
Four died after last week's outage impacted calls to emergency services
Health Care
Singapore's Perennial bets on 'evergreen' China health care sector: CEO
Group plans to expand medical, eldercare capacity by over 50% in 3 to 4 years
China tech
Two Chinese robotaxi groups flag services for Singapore
Grab to partner with WeRide, while ComfortDelGro will team up with Pony.ai
Technology
AI will be a 'real challenge' for employment: Chinese private equity CEO
Investors weigh concerns and opportunities as technology shakes up labor market
Startups
Singapore unicorn Carro raises $60m from Cool Japan Fund and other backers
Investment in used car marketplace comes as Chinese brands gain popularity in region