Economy
Asia’s regulators need to match banks’ digital pace, GFTN says
Asia’s regulators need to match banks’ digital pace, GFTN says
Good regulation, he argued, should function as “a safety belt, not a brake."
More than six in ten business leaders optimistic about APEC's economy: Deloitte
This is despite 59% saying they see geopolitical instability as risks to growth now.
About 42% of business leaders in Southeast Asia plan M&A deals in next year: study
Companies in the region may deploy aggressive capital for market share, Deloitte found.
Singapore records 3,357 F&B openings as of October
The city-state also recorded 2,431 closures over the same period.
ASEAN's unity is being tested in the age of economic warfare
For Singapore, the current tariff shock is not just a crisis to weather, it could be a catalyst for change.
SG, Bahrain enhance dispute settlement with launch of int'l commercial court
The new Bahrain court is based on Singapore model for cross-border dispute resolution.
COTD: Funding in Singapore peaked to $274m in October
Late-stage rounds accounted for 81.1% of funding during the month.
Non-HDB households with at least two cars outnumber HDB counterparts
About 46,000 non-HBD households own at least two cars, against 20,000 for HDB households.
Singapore services sentiment turns positive for Q4
Hiring intentions are also strongest in the accommodation sector.
COTD: Trade, accommodation sectors most optimistic about Q4
The transportation and real estate industries show least optimism.
MAS proposes shifting IPO prospectus reviews to SGX RegCo
The move aims to streamline the listing process and enhance regulatory coordination.
Five startups from Singapore, Malaysia amongst Breakthrough Energy fellows
The programme backs early-stage firms developing climate tech solutions.
Singapore advances digital trade agenda with new APEC centre
Fu highlighted the need to embrace technology and globalisation.
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand enter negotiations for green economy agreement
Areas of cooperation include sustainable aviation fuel and trade-related climate measures.
ANZ backs Victoria’s green bus transition with $425m financing
The structured asset finance facility supports the rollout of 370 electric buses.
Sunrise Shares expects net loss for 18-month period to June 2025
It was weighed by the higher administrative costs during the extended reporting period.
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