Singapore Retail Sales Surge, F&B Slows
Singapore’s retail and food & beverage (F&B) sectors showed mixed results in July 2024, according to the latest government data. Retail sales increased by 1.0%...
Thailand Approves Casino Complexes, Boosting Economy
Thailand's government has officially approved the construction of mega entertainment complexes featuring casinos, marking a significant shift in its stance on gambling. The government expects...
SingPost Singapore Elevates Logistics Strategy
Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost) is rapidly transforming its business model, shifting from traditional mail services to a stronger focus on e-commerce and logistics. This strategic...
Mayor Alice Guo Escapes from Philippines to Singapore
Alice Guo, a former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, now stands at the center of an international investigation due to her alleged ties to Chinese crime...
Vietnam & China Trade Booms Amid Strategic Shifts
Vietnam’s trade relationship with China continues to grow at an impressive pace, with China firmly established as Vietnam’s top trading partner and a leading investor....
Thailand’s Economic Shift: Financial Reforms and Bank Innovations
Financial landscape of Thailand is undergoing significant transformation as the country grapples with economic challenges and positions itself as a global financial hub. With exports...
Korea Invests in Forest City Malaysia as Ringgit Weakens
Korean investment firm GG56 Korea Ltd. has announced a US$1 billion investment in Malaysia’s Forest City to establish the nation’s first Korean Culture Town, marking...
Singapore Based Propertyguru goes private in acquisition deal
PropertyGuru Group, a major player in Southeast Asia’s property technology sector, will soon undergo a significant transformation. The company has agreed to be acquired by...
Shinawatras Unwavering Political Influence in Thai Politics
Thailand’s political arena remains under the powerful influence of the Shinawatra family, a dynasty that has both unified and divided the nation. The recent nomination...
Vietnam Manufacturing Surge Attracts Major Foreign Investment
Vietnam is quickly becoming a hotspot for foreign investment, particularly in the manufacturing sector, driven by the global shift in supply chains. In the first...