Brands For Less Expands to Singapore with Affordable Retail
Brands For Less, the renowned off-price retailer, officially opened its doors in Singapore on 12 September 2024, with a new store located at Jurong Point...
Bangkok Implements New Rules for Thai Street Vendors
Bangkok authorities have rolled out new regulations governing street vending to prioritize Thai nationals and improve safety standards in the city’s bustling markets. These regulations...
Vietnam Trade Surges: Export Growth Soars
Vietnam’s foreign trade is on track to break its 2022 record of US$732 billion, thanks to a significant rise in both exports and imports over...
Malaysia IPO Boom Amid Ringgit and Inflation Challenges
Investors eagerly bought shares of 99 Speed Mart, the largest mini-market chain in Malaysia, in the country’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) in seven years....
Financial Hub Singapore Tied to Bangladesh Corruption, Money Laundering
The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh has triggered fresh investigations into the vast fortunes of business elites with close political ties, including Saiful...
NNIC Revamps NAIA Terminals for Manila Philippines Passengers
A major overhaul of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to begin on September 14, spearheaded by the San Miguel Corporation-led consortium, New...
Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) Terrorist Group Disbands, Urges Peace in Indonesia
Former senior leaders of the defunct terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) have embarked on a nationwide tour to persuade ex-members to disarm and reintegrate into...
Malaysian TBM Technology Drives Sydney Metro Tunnel Expansion
The Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package (WTP) has achieved significant progress with the deployment of two advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) developed by...
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...