Economy
Mainland rules tighten scrutiny of outbound deals via Hong Kong
Law adds national security reviews for technology-heavy transactions.
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Manufacturing expanded 12.2% as semiconductor demand stayed firm.
Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip
Almost 80% plan overseas expansion over the next three years.
Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
The Slate targets doubled MICE revenue as North Phuket gains momentum
The Slate hosts one MICE group at a time for buyout exclusivity as Singapore remains its biggest regional corporate market.
Why Western firms keep misreading the Chinese and Korean trust architecture
A core Western assumption is that trust does not simply follow the transaction. Transaction is one of the ways trust is built.
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
The Iran fuel shock is not just a story about oil, but a story about coordination
Petrol becomes less about engines and more about institutions.
Singapore business closures hit eight-year high in 2025
Wholesale Trade, Information & Communications, and Retail lead business cessations in 2025.
Why Asia Pacific businesses must prepare for a new era of geopolitical cyber threats
Threat actors blur distinctions amongst nation-state operators, hacktivists, and organised cybercriminals.
The survival playbook for the CEO amidst geopolitical conflicts
The global business landscape has shifted from fluid uncertainty to structural friction.
Singapore banking sentiment slips in Q4 2025
Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
The city-state led in trade depth and breadth whilst it ranked second in capital flows.
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Singapore seizes 78.1% of SEA venture deal value in 2025
The late-stage rebound concentrated funding in H2.
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