Genting Malaysia, Gold Prices and SGX-IDX Partnership
We examine a major privatisation move in Malaysia’s gaming sector, gold’s record-breaking rally amid monetary policy shifts, and…
Singapore’s CPF Ranked Among the World’s Best Pension Systems
Each week we’ll bring you insights into one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. If you haven’t yet, please…
Malaysian government to make five key changes to keep students safe, says Education Minister
October 17, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR – Five major reforms to school safety nationwide, covering both physical and mental…
Hong Kong’s pension scheme earns higher grade, still lags behind Singapore’s
Hong Kong’s pension scheme improved its overall adequacy, sustainability and integrity over the past 12 months, rising from…
Indonesia hopes to bank on Bali as new financial hub to boost lagging economy
Indonesia is planning to create a financial hub in tourist hotspot Bali as it seeks to boost its…
Rising Tauranga chess star Joshua Barnes earns spot at 2025 Commonwealth Championship
He then set himself the goals of improving his New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) and International Chess Federation…
Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia warned on Friday that any removal of tariff exemptions on its semiconductor exports by…
Johor–Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with two-in-one appeal
SINGAPORE: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is fast emerging as an attractive investment destination for companies that…
China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge
China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday,…
With Fed rate-easing cycle under way, which real estate markets offer value for money?
Now that the US Federal Reserve has embarked on a policy easing cycle, with some other central banks…
EU plans to delay anti-deforestation rules, again – POLITICO
The regulation was originally scheduled to apply from Dec. 30 2024, before the Commission proposed delaying it to…
Crocodile attacks elephant, and the result is predictable
A crocodile bit off more than it could chew when attacking an elephant that was infringing in its…