Geopolitical risks must be considered before investing in tech: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean
One has to take into account global events and how that may impact a company, he adds
Non-US dollar stablecoins can thrive where financial inefficiencies remain, including in Asean: StanChart
The bank’s digital assets executives back faster settlement across remittance corridors as a main use case
World’s biggest brandy maker and Dalmore owner sees an opportunity to expand into agave-based spirits
Philippines-based Emperador thinks consumer preferences for tequila and mezcal are changing
Philippines scores investment pledges, but fading FDI risks missing Asean manufacturing boom
Manila is struggling to convert commitments into hard cash
Kevin Warsh’s Fed regime change comes with a catch
The changes now afoot will take banks back towards the world of ‘scarce’ reserves prevailing before 2008
Singapore could face 12.5% US tariff after forced labour trade probe
The proposed levy is subject to comments and hearings that start in July
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It’s not just about pumping money - Temasek’s portfolio firms and SGX must also create value: Teo Chee Hean
Others must decide if the investment company should do more or less in the local stock market, notes its chairman
‘Encouraging momentum’: Fund managers on Singapore’s S$6.5 billion equity push amid volatile markets
SGX says there is ‘strong support for the programme’s long‑term focus on market fundamentals’
Land for 4,745 private homes supplied in H2 2026 GLS confirmed list, including Jurong Lake District white site
The Town Hall Link site will be launched for tender in July to advance the development of the Jurong Lake District
The Leadership Playbook
The Singaporean turning Vietnam's Techcombank into an AI-first lender
The private bank’s first-ever chief data officer bets on cross-ecosystem data sets, proprietary AI models
The cybersecurity boss who never uses airport Wi-Fi: ITSEC Asia CEO on risk and the weakest link
Avoiding public Wi-Fi reflects CEO Patrick Dannacher’s risk discipline and how he shaped ITSEC Asia
‘In hospitals, even cleaners are critical’: IHH Group CEO says leadership starts with the people no one sees
Every role matters – empathy, not strategy alone, determines success, says group CEO
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Asean
The next phase of South-east Asia’s energy transition: Fixing the grid
Renewables are growing fast, but the region’s push to boost green power hinges on upgrading ageing infrastructure
Vietnam posts largest trade deficit on record as imports surge
Rising Middle East oil costs impact the export-led economy, fresh data reveals
Indonesian business groups call for clarity about new commodity export rules
They are also seeking legal certainty on ongoing and long-term contracts, as well as payments, among others
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International
Asian central banks turn hawkish as AI and oil shocks hit region
Policymakers are confronting a rare mix of cost-push and demand-driven inflation pressures
China’s real estate funk is dragging down property service providers, too
Fee collection is plunging as owners of unoccupied assets no longer want to pay
Global economy risks slump on prolonged Iran conflict: OECD
Fiscal expansions will likely shoulder most of the burden
