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Singapore construction market resilient amid geopolitical tensions

Singapore's construction sector is forecasted to remain robust in 2026, driven by public sector demand and significant infrastructure projects, despite global geopolitical tensions and supply...

CFOs in Southeast Asia need to calibrate updates to audit committees amid volatility

Deloitte's latest report highlights the critical role of chief financial officers (CFOs) in Southeast Asia as a stabilising force in governance amidst increasing volatility. The...

Singapore leads Asia Pacific real estate surge

Asia Pacific's commercial real estate sector experienced a significant upswing in the first quarter of 2026, with investment volumes rising 22% year-over-year to US$51.1b, according...

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Temasek shophouse boosts local growers with new market

Fullerton Fund Management and Temasek Shophouse have unveiled the latest edition of Farmers' Market @ Temasek Shophouse, a sustainability initiative set to take place on 23 May 2026. Located in...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Maybank extends S$65M to support Singapore’s fourth egg farm

Maybank has announced a term loan facility of up to S$65m to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, to partially finance the development of Singapore's fourth...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Asian protein buyers trail in sustainability efforts

Asia's largest food retailers, manufacturers, and hospitality groups are making strides in sustainable protein sourcing, yet they still fall short of global best practices, according to the latest assessment by...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

GAR, Arkadiah tackle flawed forest carbon metrics

Global agribusiness Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based climate tech firm Arkadiah Technology to improve the monitoring and protection of Southeast Asia's tropical forests. Supported by...

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Activate disrupts Malaysia’s gaming market

Activate, North America's fastest-growing interactive gaming experience, has launched its first Malaysian location in Kuala Lumpur. The venue, situated inside Pavilion Bukit Jalil, is a collaboration with Kara Holdings, a...

IMDA and Tencent commit S$50,000 to digital wellbeing

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Tencent have launched "Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play", a campaign designed to promote healthy digital habits and strengthen real-world connections through gaming....

NAC partnership transforms Changi into arts hub

The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have embarked on a three-year partnership to bring Singapore's arts and culture to the forefront of the global stage through...

Goodwill pushes into Malaysia with 70%-owned JV

Goodwill Entertainment is set to make its debut in Southeast Asia with the opening of a flagship multi-entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur on 25 April 2026. The venture, a 70%-owned...

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Job security fears grip Asia Pacific workers

A recent report by ADP Research has revealed that only 22% of workers globally feel their jobs are safe from...

LSBF expands postgraduate reach with University of Chichester deal

The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Chichester...

SMU tackles AI talent gap with new master’s

Singapore Management University (SMU) has unveiled the Master of Data Science in Economics (MDSE), the first master's programme in Singapore...

Raffles Education remains resilient with core earnings of S$22.71m in 9M 2026

Raffles Education has reported a resilient business performance for the first nine months of 2026, with core earnings of S$22.71m,...

OCBC expands coaching programme to Malaysia and Hong Kong

OCBC Group has extended its coaching programme to Malaysia and Hong Kong, aiming to train 100 senior leaders to achieve...

Job applications surge in Singapore as hiring demand shifts

Singapore's labour market is experiencing a shift from expansion to selection, according to Jobstreet by SEEK, following the Ministry of...

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Singapore construction market resilient amid geopolitical tensions

Singapore's construction sector is forecasted to remain robust in 2026, driven by public sector demand and significant infrastructure projects, despite global geopolitical tensions and supply...

CFOs in Southeast Asia need to calibrate updates to audit committees amid volatility

Deloitte's latest report highlights the critical role of chief financial officers (CFOs) in Southeast Asia as a stabilising force in governance amidst increasing volatility. The...

Singapore leads Asia Pacific real estate surge

Asia Pacific's commercial real estate sector experienced a significant upswing in the first quarter of 2026, with investment volumes rising 22% year-over-year to US$51.1b, according...

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Temasek shophouse boosts local growers with new market

Fullerton Fund Management and Temasek Shophouse have unveiled the latest edition of Farmers' Market @ Temasek Shophouse, a sustainability initiative set to take place on 23 May 2026. Located in...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Maybank extends S$65M to support Singapore’s fourth egg farm

Maybank has announced a term loan facility of up to S$65m to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, to partially finance the development of Singapore's fourth...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Asian protein buyers trail in sustainability efforts

Asia's largest food retailers, manufacturers, and hospitality groups are making strides in sustainable protein sourcing, yet they still fall short of global best practices, according to the latest assessment by...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

GAR, Arkadiah tackle flawed forest carbon metrics

Global agribusiness Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based climate tech firm Arkadiah Technology to improve the monitoring and protection of Southeast Asia's tropical forests. Supported by...

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