Exclusives

Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore

They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
8 hours ago

Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore

They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
8 hours ago

Taiwan wind push lifts demand for offshore vessels

Cost inflation and supply risk test shipbuilders as regional orders build.
3 days ago

Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore

Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
3 days ago

Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales

They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.

Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats

The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.

LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain

They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.

DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises

Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.

OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab

About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO

It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.

Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site

More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.

Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA

‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’

Carbon tax, green imports raise cost, compliance risks

Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.

Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum

Operators and consumers plan around stable incentives and infrastructure.

MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship

It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.

Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves

Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality. 

Singapore startups pivot to deep tech as funding tightens

Founders must show stronger unit economics and clear expansion strategies.