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Lagardère Travel Retail inaugurates Singapore Duty Free at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
SINGAPORE. Lagardère Travel Retail has officially opened its duty-free store in partnership with the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The store – named Singapore Duty Free – was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting...
Owner: Martin Moodie & Dermot Davitt
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
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
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
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
These Are The World's Most Militarized Economies
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Zero Hedge
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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
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...
Owner: Protegesoft Pte Ltd.
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...
Owner: Protegesoft Pte Ltd.
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
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
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
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
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...
Owner: Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata
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
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
Siemens receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Southeast Asian Company of the Year
In the data center infrastructure solutions for technological innovation and advanced automation. Frost & Sullivan has named Siemens the 2025 Southeast Asian Company of the Year in the data center infrastructure solutions industry for its...
Owner: Mountaingate Capital
Catapult wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025
Catapult blends science, design, and collaboration to turn leadership development into a transformative experience. Catapult, Southeast Asia’s first shared executive learning centre, has been awarded Singapore Learning & Development Innovation of...
Owner: Tim Charlton