Jumbo Group East Coast Home Closure: Death knell or Rebirth?
An End of an Era at East Coast Jumbo Group’s Jumbo Seafood at East Coast has, for nearly four decades, been one of Singapore’s most...
What Is Really Driving Malaysia’s Rohingya Negative Backlash?
A petition on Change.org calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited a national debate. The creator, listed only as "Saya Anak...
SpaceX Massive IPO: Is the USD1.75 Trillion Valuation Reality or Science Fiction?
The proposed SpaceX mega IPO is shaping up to be one of the largest public offerings in history. At a reported valuation of USD1.75 trillion,...
ASEAN Islamic Finance Poised for Massive Growth Spurt. May Top US$2 Trillion by 2035
The ASEAN Islamic finance industry is expected to cross the US$1 trillion mark by the end of 2026 according to Fitch Ratings. The industry reached...
Halal Economy is Booming in Southeast Asia with strong presence at THAIFEX 2026
Strong halal food presence at THAIFEX, one of Thailand and Asia's largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, highlights a growing reality in global commerce. The...
Prominent Singapore Office Tower One Raffles Place in Landmark S$2.3 Billion Sale
One of Singapore’s most recognisable skyscrapers could soon change hands in what may become one of the city-state’s largest office property deals in recent years....
BBM’s Debt Surge Rekindles Debate Over the Philippines’ Borrowing Legacy
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, widely known as BBM, has approved a ₱4 billion emergency loan programme aimed at supporting micro, small and medium...
House Tri-Committee Prove Impressively That Pro-Duterte Influencers Are Not Paid to Post
The House Tri-Committee on Disinformation has been holding hearings to examine the influence of social media personalities on the spread of false or unverified claims...
Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Hit with Controversial Corruption Charges Over Chromebook Program
Nadiem Makarim, the former Indonesian Education Minister and co-founder of Southeast Asia tech giant Gojek, has been formally named a suspect in a high-profile corruption...
Why the Madani Government is Failing by Still Using the Outdated T20, M40, B40 Classification Amid Global Crises
Rethinking Malaysia’s Income Classification In Malaysia, households have traditionally been classified into three income groups: B40, M40, and T20. The B40 represented the bottom 40...