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BRUNCH

Speed and savings: What’s driving Singaporeans to keep luxury cars in Malaysia

Companies & Markets

Singapore’s new AI-upskilling push seen as shield against job displacement amid global layoffs

Companies & Markets

From war chest to growth: Hongkong Land eyes new investments after US$3.6 billion capital recycling

Banking & Finance

Crisis management for Singapore banks, fund managers in Dubai as conflict sparks anxiety among clients

Companies & Markets

Aster declares force majeure on disruption in supply of raw materials

Johor topped states with RM110 billion in investments, doubling its 2024 total and surpassing the state government’s target of RM100 billion.
Asean Business

Johor leads as Malaysia’s approved investments hit record RM426.7 billion in 2025

Dubai has become a preferred wealth hub for the rich in Asia, mainly from China.
Global Enterprise

Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears

Singapore

Singapore issues guidelines for lawyers on ethical generative AI use

Asean Business
THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK

Future Food’s RM50 million rise was years in the kneading and proving

BREAKING NEWS

Transport & Logistics

Emirates to resume flights after brief halt on missile threats

International

Iran president says Teheran has no intention of hitting neighbours

Global Enterprise

Queues, price hikes and shortages as Asia battles fuel crunch

Energy & Commodities

US aluminium buyers hunt for alternatives as Iran war upends global supply

Startups

US draws up strict AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash: report

Companies & Markets

CK Hutchison unit seeks US$2 billion in Panama ports dispute

International

Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran mediator

Energy & Commodities

China’s PBOC extends gold buying as Middle East tension simmers

COMPANIES & MARKETS

Transport & Logistics

Emirates to resume flights after brief halt on missile threats

Global Enterprise

Queues, price hikes and shortages as Asia battles fuel crunch

Energy & Commodities

US aluminium buyers hunt for alternatives as Iran war upends global supply

Companies & Markets

CK Hutchison unit seeks US$2 billion in Panama ports dispute

Energy & Commodities

China’s PBOC extends gold buying as Middle East tension simmers

Telcos, Media & Tech

Nvidia sets US$4 million target cash bonus for CEO Huang under fiscal 2027 plan

OPINION & FEATURES

Opinion & Features

In Singapore, ‘Henry’ also worries about retiring with enough

Grace Tay

Opinion & Features

Joining the social services sector no longer the last resort

Paul Heng

Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Partner or perish: the board and C-suite must embrace AI – fast

Danny Koh and Phoon Kok Kwang

ASEAN BUSINESS

Investors – both domestic and foreign – have long complained that outdated rules and slow-moving legislation are holding back investment in sectors that Thailand hopes will drive future growth.
Asean Business
NEWS ANALYSIS

Thailand’s energy shock may force long-delayed reforms 

GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

Asia sources 60% of oil, petrochemical feedstock from Middle East.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Asia has limited options to diversify from Middle East energy reliance

INSIDE THE C-SUITE

Lim Wei Hung, executive director and group chief operating officer, said the Gerik rare earth site comprises seven parcels, giving SAM long-term production optionality and visibility well beyond the coming decade.
Asean Business
TOPLINE

Southern Alliance Mining shifts focus to rare earths to offset iron-ore volatility

SGSME

The fried food retailer is currently focusing on innovating its products to appeal to customers and enhancing B2B sales.
SGSME

70 years of curry puffs and counting: Old Chang Kee banks on secret recipe to stay ahead of competitors

PODCASTS

Military strikes in the Middle East are spilling into the Gulf while their impact reverberates into South-east Asia.
Podcasts

Middle East war jolts oil, dollar gains, Asia tech winners emerge

Geopolitics vs. economics - Middle East conflict drives oil prices and stagflation fears; the safe-haven dollar rises, challenging gold.

Podcasts

How the Value Unlock push will lift the market

Podcasts

Passive paycheck: Structuring your SME for predictable dividends

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AI euphoria: reality check hits the software market

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FOOD & DRINK

Veteran F&B players revamp or open new restaurants to stay competitive 

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Spanish food with love at Amor

Only 14% of Singapore employees use company-provided tools exclusively – among the lowest in compliance globally.
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