Singapore
Ascentium partners with INSEAD to launch C-suite training in 2025
Ascentium partners with INSEAD to launch C-suite training in 2025
The full-time residential programme aims to build leadership capabilities for navigating complex business environments.
Singapore and Thailand sign carbon credit collaboration deals
The MoU outlines plans to deepen trade and investment collaboration.
Bukit Timah GLS site seen to draw up to 9 bids
The site is expected to yield around 340 private homes.
Singaporeans prioritise travel savings over homes, retirement: survey
About 69% of those surveyed say they find it challenging to budget for holidays.
Singapore formalises investment pacts with two West African states
The agreements are intended to enhance certainty and security for investors from all three countries.
Singapore–Africa trade rises 50% to $18.7b since 2020
Five major agreements were signed at ASBF 2025, covering financial services, sustainability, energy, and consumer goods.
Singtel’s Optus appoints non-executive director John Arthur as new chairman
He has been a board member of Singtel since January 2022.
Hong Leong Asia’s China Yuchai announces possible listing of subsidiary
It adds that there is no certainty the listing will materialise in due course or at all.
Tribecar launches new EV rental fleet with reportedly repurposed BlueSG cars
The new cars can be rented longer between three months to two years.
Marco Polo Marine subsidiary PKRO targets a listing in Taiwan to expand vessel fleet
It will submit its listing application by Q3 2026.
ACRA, SGX RegCo extend timelines for climate reporting requirements
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reporting mandatory for all listed companies from FY2025.
First Resources begins mandatory tender offer for remaining ANJ shares
The offer price is $0.143 per share.
Thomson Medical Group launches $5.49b Johor Bay mega development
Project features residences, hotel, retail, and lifestyle spaces.
InterContinental Bali Resort wins Best Meeting Hotel in Indonesia at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2025
At the heart of the resort’s offerings is the Jimbaran Convention Center, the largest MICE facility in the area.
OUE REIT joint venture obtains first green loan worth $600m
It will be used to repay existing facilities due in 2026.
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes establishes Singapore office
This will be ICSID’s first staffed office outside of its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Katrina Group to open first Lotteria outlet by February 2026
The location of the first outlet will be revealed nearer the opening.
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