Not just capital: Hanoi Re seeks partners to grow business in Southeast Asia and beyond

Vietnamese reinsurer Hanoi Re is in active discussions with prospective strategic foreign shareholders as it is seeking a partner to grow its business, said Francois Duong Thanh Danh, standing vice chairman of PVI Holdings and vice chairman of...

Singapore not aiming for Singdollar to be reserve currency: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun

It has safe‑haven appeal and other attributes of a reserve currency, but lacks scale, analysts say [SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) does not seek for the Singapore dollar to become a reserve currency, said its managing...

Mitsubishi Corporation Acquires Stake in KIS Group

KIS Group has announced that Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired a minority equity stake in its Indonesia operations. This investment marks Mitsubishi Corporation’s first entry into the global biogas market. This investment marks a milestone in...

Banks At The Crossroads

Strengthened by recent profits, global banks enter a new phase defined by falling rates, political volatility, and the disruptive promise of AI. Banks’ most basic job is to be a safe haven in a turbulent world. That turbulence is increasing. Even...

Why some young Singaporeans are becoming farmers, despite low pay and tough conditions

But the journey has its challenges, especially when it comes to the viability of running a farm. Nearly five years into his farming journey, Mr Leonard Teo remains uncertain about the future of his business. Mr Teo, 25, is the founder and resident...

Singapore drops 30-by-30 food goal amid high costs

City-state shifts focus to imports, partnerships and resilience Singapore has ditched a plan to raise its food self-sufficiency rate to 30% by 2030, Reuters reported, citing Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu on Tuesday, with local...

FACTS 2025 business travel and events expo hits major milestones ahead of Sydney edition

FACTS 2025 business travel and events expo has reached 100 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 1,000 delegates, signalling strong demand for industry collaboration, innovation and strategic dialogue. FACTS 2025 business travel and events expo is gaining...

Global financial stability risks elevated despite economic resilience: MAS

SINGAPORE - Singapore companies, households and banks have the financial strength to weather shocks to incomes and financing costs, but they have to remain vigilant given the highly uncertain global environment. Globally, financial stability risks...

Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2025

Published on November 4, 2025 This year’s Asia’s Power Businesswomen list highlights 20 accomplished leaders who are at the forefront of the region’s fast-evolving business and economic landscape. The roll call of trailblazers, hailing from a...

S’pore households should stay prudent in making big financial commitments, including property: MAS

SINGAPORE - The current trend of lower interest rates is helping Singapore households take out cheaper mortgages, but they should be careful when making big financial commitments, given uncertainties in the global environment, the central bank...

7-Eleven carries out store revamps to redefine convenience shopping in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Step into 7-Eleven’s CapitaSpring outlet and you will be greeted by a bright store interior, a new standing table area to grab a quick bite. There is now a wider selection of hot food such as pies and toasties, and a smoothie machine...

Singapore Gulf Bank and Fireblocks Partner to Boost Digital Asset Services

TLDR Singapore Gulf Bank partners with Fireblocks to enhance digital asset infrastructure and treasury services. Fireblocks integration enables SGB to automate treasury operations and optimize liquidity management. SGB gains enterprise-grade...

Annoh-Dompreh pushes for clean transport and circular waste economy to power urban renewal

Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has made a passionate call for Ghana to embrace clean urban transport systems and a circular waste economy as central pillars of its urban renewal agenda. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday,...

Chick-fil-A’s first Singapore and Asia outlet to open at Bugis on Dec 11

SINGAPORE: Chick-fil-A will open its first outlet in Singapore — and its first in Asia — at Bugis+ mall in Singapore on Dec 11, taking over the unit formerly occupied by fashion brand Pull & Bear, CNA Lifestyle reported, citing a report from...

Looking to the future as AI, quantum computing and tokenisation transform financial services

Tokenisation needs further development such as interoperable compliance-enabled infrastructure that can support deployment at scale THE first Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) was launched in 2016 to support the country’s goal of becoming a “Smart...

Increasing Competition, Economic Slowdown and Cyber Threats are Reshaping Asia's Business Landscape: Aon Survey

"Failure to attract and retain talent" ranks among the top ten risks for Asia reflecting persistent talent shortages "Increasing Competition" and "Exchange Rate Fluctuation" risks surge in importance "Geopolitical Volatility" joins the top five...

Singapore’s general insurance market is forecasted to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% this year, GlobalData said.

PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums. Singapore’s general insurance market is forecasted to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% this year, according to GlobalData. This will likely be...

Provisions in Singapore’s Cybersecurity (Amendment) Act came into force on 31 October 2025

The Cybersecurity Act 2018 (the 2018 Act) established Singapore's statutory framework for the oversight and maintenance of national cybersecurity. Its key objectives were to protect critical information infrastructure (CII), which refers to...

Lioner Relocates Singapore Office After Tripling Revenue

Chinese wealth consortium Lioner has moved to a new and larger office in Singapore to cater to an expanded business. Lioner International Group has relocated its Singapore operations to a new office in One Raffles Place, according to a statement....

The World’s Most Comfortable Long-Haul Economy Seats You Can Book Today

In recent years, technology has pushed fuel efficiency to greater and greater heights, and so, the range of commercial passenger aircraft has also increased. While airlines love the increased flexibility that long-range aircraft bring to the...