Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Singapore
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Asia Insight
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
From falling births to regional hub race, challenges will mount after May handover
Technology
Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus
Two buildings to undergo major upgrade at company's regional operations center
Politics
Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May
51-year-old Wong to take over in city's first leadership change in 20 years
Economy
Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery
City-state keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation remains sticky
Business trends
Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals
Japanese and European companies weigh setting up elsewhere over costs
Market Spotlight
Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom
Acquisitions show investors' hunger in Asia for tech-related property assets
International relations
Japan 'most trusted' by ASEAN despite low influence, study shows
Southeast Asians doubt Tokyo's ability to take lead on global issues
Travel & Leisure
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands to build fourth tower by 2029
After COVID delay, landmark casino resort to start hotel expansion next year
Media & Entertainment
As Singapore basks in Taylor Swift afterglow, Indonesia fears missing out
Few big artists visit Jakarta, forcing audiences to take their money abroad
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering rules for crypto players
Financial regulator MAS demands digital payment token services get licensed
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Opinion
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity
With planning, city-state has assembled compelling package for event organizers
Transportation
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse
Maritime authorities to scrutinize potential rule breaches in deadly accident
Transportation
Singapore-flagged container ship brings down Baltimore bridge
Vessel experienced momentary loss of propulsion before impact, says company
Materials
Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste
Plastic maker to expand capacity for material that blocks oxygen, reduces spoilage
Wealth Management
Singapore sets response deadline for family office applications
Regulator MAS set to disregard paperwork if no reply given in 1 month
Currencies
Malaysians working in Singapore gain spending power as ringgit slumps
Migrants eye properties, cars at home as salaries rise in local currency terms
Companies
Japan's NEC opens cybersecurity center in Malaysia's Johor state
Tech group to support Asian clients from facility in region bordering Singapore
The Big Story
From Grab to GoTo, Southeast Asia's startups weather funding winter
Tied to the fortunes of SoftBank's Vision Fund, tech sector must now sink or swim
Economy
Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia
Nikkei reporters traveling by car needed only 20 seconds at immigration counter
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
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Semiconductors
Japan's Toppan to build Singapore chip package substrate plant
AI demand spurs big capital investments from Japanese makers
Business deals
Sumitomo Mitsui leasing firm to buy Singapore private funds for $270m
SMFG company aims to tap Asian markets with new deal