Singapore and Japan Deepen Ties for ASEAN Prosperity

Nov 04 (News On Japan) - As the new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, begins her term, many countries are sending in facilitation letters and also pledging their commitment to mutually beneficial ties. In Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has...

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...

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...

Singapore rejects 3% of 1,300 family office applications in past 3 years, minister says

Singapore has blocked 3% out of 1,300 applications filed in the past three years to set up tax-exempt wealth management vehicles for rich families, an official said on Wednesday, responding to questions about family offices involved in criminal...

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...

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...

Singapore: Insurer launches cashless service for pet surgeries

Income Insurance in partnership with Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital has launched a first of its kind cashless value-added service for pet surgeries. In a press release, the company said that the service will be applicable to all...

Singapore: Rajah & Tann hires former prosecutor as partner

Rajah & Tann Debevoise & Plimpton Allen & Gledhill Bayfront Law + Add Party Rajah & Tann Singapore has appointed David Menon, a former deputy director at the city-state's Attorney-General's Chambers, as a partner in its dispute resolution...

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...

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...

Singapore's private sector growth accelerates in October: S&P Global

SINGAPORE, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Business conditions in Singapore's private sector improved further at the start of the fourth quarter, with the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing to 57.4 in October from 56.4 in September,...

Singapore, South Korea Launch Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Singapore and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Singapore-ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), marking a significant step towards sustainable and digitally enabled maritime operations. The MOU...

The world's best airports for business travellers revealed - and Heathrow fails to make the top ten

The top 10 airports for business travellers have been revealed - and Heathrow hasn't made the cut. The Booking.com for Business study analysed 50 of the world's busiest airports based on factors such as the number of business class routes and...

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...

China's landmark trade corridor cargo volume surges

(Xinhua) 16:47, November 05, 2025 NANNING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A freight train carrying 80 containers of goods, including Australian kraft paper and Singaporean puff pastry shortening, departed from Qinzhou Port East Station in south China's...

Open For Opportunity: Taking Charge Of The Future Of Our Financial Markets - Keynote Address By ASIC Chair Joe Longo At The National Press Club, Canberra On 5 November 2025

Key points Capital markets are evolving and technology will accelerate these changes. Australia faces a choice – to innovate or stagnate. ASIC wants to be a backer, not a blocker of innovation and supports public and private collaboration. We must...

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's workplace fairness legislation to likely take effect from end-2027: What employers should know

The expected implementation period, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said, takes into consideration the time needed for employers to review their HR processes, and workers to know their protections and what constitutes a legitimate discrimination...

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...

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...