Economists warn that Singapore factory output could slow or contract further from Gulf conflict, following February’s 0.1% shock dip
Paige Lim - February’s performance is in stark contrast to private-sector economists’ estimates, who predict a median 14.1% expansion
Singapore factory output sees shock 0.1% dip in February, dragged down by biomedical cluster
Paige Lim - Excluding the biomedical cluster, industrial production expanded 3.9 per cent year on year even as most clusters recorded declines
Trump team examines what oil as high as US$200 a barrel would mean
Oil prices have jumped since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28
Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen
TOKYO, March 26 : Japan is weighing a controversial plan to arrest the yen's slide: stepping into oil futures markets, sources say, as long-standing policy tools lose traction against stubborn inflation pressures.Details of the proposal remain scant, after Reuters reported on Monday that it was ...
Saudi oil sales to top Asia buyers to drop on Hormuz disruptions
The global oil market has been upended by the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran
Revolut to base 40% of its global workforce in India by 2026
BENGALURU, March 26 : European fintech firm Revolut plans to have around 40 per cent of its global workforce based in India by the end of 2026 as it expands its India global capability centre.The company, which in 2025 committed 500 million pounds ($669.8 million) to its India business and GCC over ...
China has critical role in shaping resilient global order, says PM Wong
The Boao Forum for Asia brings together 2,000 representatives to discuss regional economic cooperation
Hong Kong plans tax cuts for asset managers, FT reports
March 26 : Hong Kong plans to change rules on carried interest that could allow asset managers to earn performance fees free of tax, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Under a bill that the legislative council will consider "imminently", profit ...
NEA to commission studies on nuclear safety, environmental impact of nuclear power facilities
Deon Loke - [SINGAPORE] The National Environment Agency (NEA) announced on Thursday (Mar 26) that it will commission three comprehensive studies on nuclear safety frameworks,...
NEA to commission studies on nuclear safety, global best practices, environmental impact
Deon Loke - These will help in assessing the feasibility of nuclear energy use in Singapore
Malaysia plans to cut subsidised fuel quota, The Edge says
The country has enough petroleum products to last through at least May
Bank of Korea flags financial stability risks as Iran war fallout persists
The central bank will closely track developments in financial and foreign exchange markets
Shareholders push Koh Brothers for in-specie distribution of Oiltek stake
Shikhar Gupta - Shares of Koh Brothers Eco Engineering climb as much as 8.6% with nearly 7 million shares transacted
Top Citigroup Asia banker Jan Metzger leaves for role at StanChart
He is stepping into a bank with an underwhelming investment banking franchise
Citigroup top Asia banker Jan Metzger leaves for role at Standard Chartered
The banker is stepping into a bank with an underwhelming investment banking franchise
Singapore tech spending to grow 6% this year as talent crunch, rising costs weigh on returns
Nurdianah Md Nur - Singapore’s technology spending is set to grow about 6% this year, but a shortage of AI-ready workers is already capping returns on artificial intelligence (AI) investments, according to Forrester Research. The figure sits well below the 9.3% regional average that the market research firm projects ...
Singapore manufacturers urged to expand into Batam, Bintan and Karimun amid Indonesia's industrial push
Indonesia is developing more industrial parks to support manufacturing activities, while improving port connectivity between the two countries.
Three freehold corner shophouses at North Bridge Road up for sale
Jovi Ho - Three adjoining freehold two-storey shophouses on a corner plot along North Bridge Road are up for sale via an expression of interest exercise by sole marketing agent ETC. The shophouses at 789, 791 and 793 North Bridge Road enjoy prominent dual road frontages along North Bridge Road and Jalan Klapa ...
Six Singapore restaurants on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list; Odette is No 19
Dropping off the list is Restaurant Euphoria, a gastro-botanica fine-dining restaurant in Tras Street, which shut in August 2025
Gold steadies as US and Iran offer divergent routes to end war
Spiking energy prices have raised the risk of inflation
Unlocking the 'treasure chest' of Haw Par
Lin Daoyi - Among the more than 600 companies listed in Singapore, few are as rich in history and heritage as Haw Par Corporation. With roots dating back to the 1870s, the company’s iconic Tiger Balm has withstood the test of time and remains relevant today. Initially available only in its distinctive, recogn ...
Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security
Gulf airspace closures leave Asia-to-Europe travellers stranded and bleeding cash
Travel insurance offers little relief, as most policies exclude war-related disruptions
Citi's co-head of Asia investment banking Metzger departs, Bloomberg News reports
March 25 : Citigroup's Jan Metzger, co-head of investment banking for Asia, has stepped down, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.Kaustubh Kulkarni, who was named co-head six months ago, will now be the sole head of investment banking for the region, the report added.C ...
Citi's co-head of Asia investment banking Metzger joins StanChart
March 26 : Jan Metzger, Citigroup's co-head of investment banking for Asia, will join Standard Chartered as global head of coverage banking, the London-headquartered bank said on Thursday.Metzger is joining the bank's corporate & investment banking team in Hong Kong and will report to ...
Nanya Technology shares surge 10% after $2.5 billion fundraising
TAIPEI, March 26 : Shares of Taiwanese memory chip maker Nanya Technology opened limit-up 10 per cent on Thursday after raising about $2.5 billion in a private placement from SanDisk Technologies and others to expand advanced chip production.The fundraising comes as chipmakers boost production capac ...
Nanya Technology shares surge 10% after $2.5 billion private placement
TAIPEI, March 26 : Shares of memory chip maker Nanya Technology opened on Thursday limit up 10 per cent after it issued a $2.5 billion private placement backed by tech firms such as Sandisk Technology.Nanya Technology announced share sales to Sandisk Technology, Cisco Systems, among others via priva ...
Tiger Beer’s 100-year history: From Singapore birth to global production
Deon Loke - The Business Times looks back at how the brand earned its stripes over the years
Sert invests 50 million euros in data centre development fund AiOnX
Shikhar Gupta - The investment is done via a mandatory convertible loan, carrying a 7.25% annual cash coupon
Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust
Shikhar Gupta - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Mar 26):
Stock to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust
Shikhar Gupta - [SINGAPORE] The following company saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Mar 26):
Jefferies profit rises on dealmaking but misses estimates from losses on First Brands, MFS
The investment bank has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to invest another €50 million in sponsor's data centre platform AiOnX
The Edge Singapore - Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust has invested another €50 million in AiOnX, its sponsor’s private European data centre development platform, via a mandatory convertible loan carrying a coupon of 7.25% p.a with a tenure of seven years. Upon maturity, the loan can be converted into AiOnX shares at di ...
Trump reschedules China visit for Xi talks to May 14-15 after Iran war delay
The US president has vowed to rebuild that tariff wall through other authorities
