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Singapore , Apr 24, 2024 Singapore has become the first country in Asia to impose a city-wide ban on disposable coffee cups and plastic utensils...

Singapore , June 04, 2025 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a crackdown on unregulated digital lenders this week, citing growing concerns over consumer...

Singapore , November 04, 2023 Singapore and Malaysia have reached a landmark agreement to renew their historic water supply pact, introducing revised pricing and enhanced...

Singapore , June 10, 2024 Singapore has long positioned itself as Asia’s premier wealth management center. But in 2025, its surge in family office registrations—private...

The European Union and its member states are mobilizing €10 billion to support infrastructure investments in ASEAN countries. The initiative focuses on key sectors like energy, transportation, digitalization, and education, aiming to help South-East Asia transition to a green economy and improve economic opportunities.

The semiconductor equipment industry is set to achieve a record-breaking US$108.5 billion in sales for 2022, surpassing the previous year's US$102.5 billion. SEMI predicts continued growth in front-end and back-end manufacturing categories, despite an anticipated market decline to US$91.2 billion in 2023.

Brunei has performed exceptionally well in business and labor market regulations, securing top global rankings in the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom Index. The Sultanate scored 8.8 out of 10 in regulations, ranking fourth globally in labor market regulation and eighth in business regulation.

Asia is investing over $350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, aiming to reduce coal usage. While these projects could help lower emissions, they also risk prolonging fossil fuel dependency and potentially slowing renewable energy adoption.

Singapore's core consumer price index rose 2.2% in February, lower than expected, but authorities warn of potential inflation pressures from global supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. The Monetary Authority of Singapore suggests ongoing challenges despite anticipated easing of external supply issues in the second half of 2022.

Britain and Singapore are set to begin talks on a digital economic partnership, aimed at eliminating trade barriers and supporting tech innovation. This initiative is part of the UK's strategy to establish itself as a global technology hub following its exit from the European Union.