Why Is Philippine Business Confidence Worst since Pandemic? What the BSP 2026 Data Really Shows
MANILA — Philippine business confidence has fallen to levels far below those recorded during major periods of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the economy is...
Pax Silica vs Malaysia: Is Philippines Southeast Asia’s Next Massive Chip Threat?
The Philippines has emerged as an unlikely new challenger in Southeast Asia’s race for semiconductor investment after joining Pax Silica, a US-led initiative designed to...
What is a good salary in Singapore in 2026? New MOM benchmarks show how PMET pay varies by age and industry
Is S$10,000 a good salary in Singapore? SINGAPORE: A monthly salary of S$10,000 may put a worker comfortably above many peers in one Singapore industry,...
Shady world of Phantom Workers in Singapore: What the Recent MOM Raid Reveals
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has stepped up enforcement against companies suspected of using phantom workers in Singapore to inflate their foreign worker quotas. On...
Apple’s Biggest Leadership Shake-Up: Why Engineer John Ternus Is Replacing Tim Cook in 2026
John Ternus has replaced Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years. The choice of a hardware engineer signals what Apple believes it needs next:...
Why could the Johor Regent’s Singapore land face a huge S$2 billion bill?
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim is reportedly seeking buyers for 16.6 hectares of prime Singapore land near the Botanic Gardens. But a potentially multibillion-dollar...