The legacy of Malaysia’s 16th Agong and Johor Sultan’s Ascension
Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Malaysia's 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, completes his five-year term on January 30th. A ceremonial farewell marked his departure from...
Philippines Posts Trade Deficit of $4.01 Billion for December, Lowest in 4 Months
In the latest government data released on Friday, the Philippines reported a trade deficit of $4.01 billion for the month of December, marking its narrowest...
Temasek Holdings Expands Presence in Region with Focus on Cambodia
In a recent meeting, Lim Boon Heng, the Chairman of Temasek Holdings Company, conveyed the company's strong commitment to further expanding its business operations within...
Singapore SimplyGo Implementation Delayed Amid Commuter Concerns
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore has decided to delay the full implementation of SimplyGo for adult public transport fares from the originally planned...
Binance Thailand Launches Digital Cryptocurrency Exchange, Gulf Binance
Binance Thailand has officially launched its cryptocurrency exchange, Gulf Binance, for trading in the region. This exchange is a collaborative effort between Binance and Gulf...
Vietnam’s VinFast to promote electric vehicles to Indonesia’s GoJek
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, and Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), an electric taxi operator, have forged an agreement with Indonesia's GoTo to...
Singapore and Malaysia Sign MOU for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ)
Singapore and Malaysia are jointly developing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) in southern Johor. Economists believe this move will attract more multinationals aiming to...
Thailand seeks to ban recreational use of cannabis
Thailand's Health Minister, Cholnan Srikaew, recently endorsed a new cannabis and hemp bill, igniting a storm of protest from advocates favouring legalization. They criticize him...
Singapore Wows With Investment Of SGD $5 Billion in Tamil Nadu India
Singapore companies have announced a substantial investment of $5 billion in various sectors in Tamil Nadu, India, further strengthening their presence in the region. This...
Singapore Businesses Brace for Economic Challenges in 2024
Singaporean businesses express growing caution for the economy in 2024. Only 25% of them are confident in improvement, a significant drop from the 41% optimism...
