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Temasek Launches $10 Billion Private Credit Entity
Temasek, Singapore’s state investment company, announced on 6 December 2024 the establishment of a wholly-owned private credit entity...
Kelvin Tan
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Singapore’s Maritime Sector on Track for Record 2024
Singapore’s maritime industry is on course for a record-breaking year, according to Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat. From January to...
Kelvin Tan
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Asia’s ‘Value Up’ Strategy: A Defense Against Trump’s Trade Policies and a Boost for Corporate Growth
Governments and regulators across Asia are adopting Japan's "Value Up" strategy to improve shareholder returns and corporate governance. Ori
Kelvin Tan
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Strengthening Ties: Singapore and Thailand Collaborate on Green Economy, Food Security, and Civil Service Development
During an official visit to Bangkok, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra...
Kelvin Tan
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Vietnam Approves $67 Billion North-South High-Speed Railway: A Transformative Infrastructure Milestone
Vietnam’s parliament has approved public investment for its largest infrastructure project yet: a US$67 billion North-South high-speed...
Kelvin Tan
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Thailand Issues Asia’s First Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Thailand has made history as the first Asian country to issue sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), with overwhelming investor interest...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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MAS Highlights Resilience of Singapore’s Corporate Sector and Financial Institutions Amid Economic Challenges
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has highlighted the resilience of Singapore’s corporate sector despite ongoing challenges such...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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US Lawmakers Warn of Hong Kong’s Role in Global Financial Crimes
US lawmakers have expressed growing concern about Hong Kong’s evolving role in global financial crime, urging the government to...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Singapore Gulf Bank's Bold Move: $50M Fundraising and Stablecoin Expansion
Singapore Gulf Bank is gearing up for significant expansion, aiming to raise at least US$50 million in a funding round and planning the...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Why Malaysia is a Key Gateway to Southeast Asia
As Southeast Asia solidifies its status as an economic powerhouse, Malaysia emerges as a strategic entry point for global businesses...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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QR Code Trial to Simplify Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossings
Malaysia’s innovative use of QR codes for border crossings at the Johor-Singapore Causeway is set to expand in 2025 to include travellers...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Malaysia’s Economy Expands 5.3% in Q3 2024
Malaysia’s economy posted a 5.3% growth in Q3 2024 , a performance Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) attributed to robust investment activities...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Trump Era May Boost Thai and Vietnamese Stocks
Thailand and Vietnam are poised to be among the "biggest beneficiaries" of Donald Trump's return to the White House, according to Win...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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The Straits Trading Company unveils Straits City: A transformative 40-acre seafront project in Butterworth, Penang
Straits Developments "the property development arm of Singapore-listed Straits Trading Company" has embarked on an ambitious venture in...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Free Trade Agreements: Securing Asia’s Economic Prosperity
Asia’s economic rise has been significantly driven by free trade agreements (FTAs) like the RCEP and CPTPP. These agreements have opened...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 9, 20241 min read
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Singapore FinTech Festival 2024: Quantum Computing and AI Drive Future of Finance
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 is currently underway, showcasing the transformative potential of quantum computing and...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Malaysian Researcher Kong Xin Ying Honoured by MIT and Stanford for Groundbreaking Work in Plastic Decomposition
Kong Xin Ying, a Malaysian researcher, has achieved a milestone few accomplish, gaining recognition from esteemed institutions MIT and...
Kelvin Tan
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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$50M National Grip Fund: Singapore’s Game-Changer for Deep Tech Start-Ups
Singapore’s deep tech landscape is set for a significant transformation with the announcement of the $50 million National Graduate...
Kelvin Tan
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Singapore Powers Up Deep Tech: $440M Investment to Drive Global Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is bolstering its deep tech ecosystem with an additional $440 million investment through the Startup SG Equity scheme, bringing...
Kelvin Tan
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Singapore's digital economy made up nearly 18% of GDP in 2023, surpassing the finance and insurance sectors
Singapore’s digital economy has grown tremendously, contributing almost 18% to the country’s GDP in 2023, surpassing traditional pillars...
Kelvin Tan
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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