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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...
Owner: Sarah Mikesell
Scams, exclusion and the risks of digital finance
WHILE digitalisation has enabled great convenience and a better customer experience, it has also brought with it a new set of risks and challenges, and shifted the nature of risk in the financial sector. Consumers worry about the risk of financial...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Singapore Leads Global Crypto Innovation
In an industry often characterised by regulatory uncertainty and trust deficits, a counterintuitive truth is emerging: the most innovative crypto businesses aren't those operating in regulatory grey zones, but those thriving under clear,...
Owner: Mark Tan
Project Finance Brief: GoldenPeaks Secures $133 Million for Solar Portfolio
From: Mercom Capital Group GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC), an independent renewable energy power producer, closed a senior loan facility of €114 million (~$133 million) to finance the construction of two solar project portfolios located in Poland. PKO...
Owner: Raj Prabhu
Volta Region poised to drive 24-Hour Economy through strateg...
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Modern Ghana
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The Volta Region has declared its full readiness to lead Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative. Government officials, investors, and development partners converged at the maiden Volta Economic Forum 2025 to outline strategies for inclusive industrial...
Owner: Kwame Owusu
These Are The World's Most Militarized Economies
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In 2024, the U.S., China, and Russia were the top countries by military spending, representing more than half of the global total. Overall, global military expenditures hit a record $2.7 trillion, a 9.4% increase over the year. Amid rising...
Owner: Ivandjiiski Family
Grab To Launch Autonomous Robobuses In Singapore In 2026, Retrain Drivers For New Tech Roles: 'We See New Kinds Of Jobs Emerging'
Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GRAB) plans to introduce autonomous robobuses in Singapore in early 2026, while exploring ways to retrain human drivers for emerging technology-focused roles. Grab Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Expansion In Singapore...
Owner: Jason Raznick
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...
Owner: Oliver Dale
Miss Universe Singapore calls for ‘mutual respect’ after fellow contestant was allegedly called ‘dumb’ by host company chairman
SINGAPORE: Miss Universe Singapore Annika Sager has called for “mutual respect” and unity among women following a walkout during the Miss Universe Sashing Ceremony in Bangkok on Nov 4. In a reflection shared on her Instagram story on Tuesday, Ms...
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Dubai bank sends staff to co-working spaces
Letswork, co-working office space in Dubai Investors debate between scaling up in Riyadh or Dubai, but the UAE will be the favored Middle East investment hub along with Tel Aviv insofar that conditions are made for great for employees,...
Owner: Karin Kloosterman
Swiss Boutique Digitizes Structured Products With Singapore Fintech
Geneva-based Laka Capital has become the first non-bank in Switzerland to partner with Singapore’s FinIQ Consulting – introducing the popular institutional-grade fintech platform, widely used by major Asian banks, to the Swiss market at a boutique...
Owner: Claude Baumann
Hybrid work: Singapore’s untapped fertility boost?
Globally, hybrid work and the current conflict over return-to-office (RTO) mandates are often framed as a battle over office culture, but a new study from Stanford University suggests it could influence something more fundamental: whether people...
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Mitsubishi Corporation acquires minority stake in KIS Group — details here
Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, has acquired a minority equity stake in the Indonesian operations of Bengaluru-based Biogas and Biofuels technology firm KIS Group, the company announced on...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Sarveshwar Foods arm signs rice sourcing pact worth ₹174 cr
Singapore-based Green Point Pte, a subsidiary of Sarveshwar Foods has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation to ensure a consistent supply of premium Indian rice in global markets. Under the...
Owner: The Kasturi Family
Newly launched iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index posts 18% return in H2 to date
[SINGAPORE] The new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index has made a strong debut, generating an 18 per cent indicative total return in the second half of 2025 thus far, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported on Wednesday (Nov 5). The total return was...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
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...
Owner: Timothy Charlton
President Centro Alti Studi Difesa Mannino in Singapore
The President of the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (Casd), Army General Stefano Mannino, is visiting Singapore. During the mission, Mannino met with the leadership of the Singaporean Ministry of Defense and those of the S.Rajaratnam School...
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge wins major Singapore awards
Borneo Rainforest Lodge wins major Singapore awards Published on: Wednesday, November 05, 2025 Published on: Wed, Nov 05, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Esner (right) accepting the award from Adri (left). Kota Kinabalu: Sabah’s...
Owner: Yeh Family
Rajah & Tann Singapore adds ex-prosecutor in disputes boost
Rajah & Tann Singapore has hired former deputy director of the Attorney-General’s Chambers, David Menon, to deepen its disputes resolution practice. “[Menon] is part of our renewal and succession strategy, particularly for our appellate and...
Owner: Vantage Asia Publishing Ltd
Here’s a low-cost plan to stop young entrepreneurs leaving Britain
Wednesday 05 November 2025 8:16 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves is looking for growth on a tight budget. She must focus on creating the...
Owner: Matthew Moulding