From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
Switzerland’s proposed inheritance tax could undermine wealth hub status
Switzerland’s far-left Young Socialists party has secured a referendum, scheduled for November, to target the ultra-wealthy via the introduction of a federal tax on inheritances and gifts worth more t ...
Huawei and SP Group to launch Singapore’s fastest public EV charger in Q4
(EV) charger is the first in the collaboration, which aims to support both passenger and commercial vehicles in future Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore stocks rise on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE] The local bourse kicked off the week on a positive note even as markets monitored how the tariff tango was unfolding. Read more at The Business Times.
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (Jul 2025): 50% Cashback on Public Transit with Amex, Win Business Class Flights with HSBC, and More
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don’t end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning ...
Singapore’s luxury sales forecast to hit $10.9B this year, fueled by its 242,000 millionaires
Singapore’s luxury market is defying a global slump, with sales expected to reach S$13.9 billion (US$10.9 billion) this year, driven by its millionaire population and rising tourism spending.
Singapore C-suite leaders face a ‘complexity conundrum’ that demands different leadership
SINGAPORE-BASED C-suite executives face a unique challenge that their global counterparts often don’t – what we at AlixPartners call the “complexity conundrum”. Read more at The Business Times.
Data Protection Trustmark elevated to Singapore Standard
SINGAPORE] With a more developed data protection ecosystem already in place, the next step is for more formal standards to be put in place, said Minister for Digital Development and Information ...
Singapore’s exports unexpectedly fall 3.5% y/y in May – MSN
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 3.5% in May from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, bucking analyst estimates as ...
Enduring presence of vernacular media in Singapore not by chance, says Josephine Teo as Tamil Murasu marks 90 years
SINGAPORE] The continuing presence in Singapore of vernacular mainstream media outlets such as like Tamil Murasu is not by chance, but a result of careful policy design, strong community support and ...
Licence must for importing ayurvedic drugs: Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Madras HC has ruled that licence shall necessarily be obtained for importing ayurvedic drugs and suggested the centre make necessary modifications in the existing rules in order to ...
Could the secret to beating cancer be hiding in soya sauce? Singapore scientists are taking a closer look
The Straits Times reported today that Kitkoji, a spin-off from heritage brand Nanyang Sauce, is working with the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to study fungal metabolites — molecules ...
Crypto, Cash, and Condos: Singapore Ends $2.2B Laundering Case With Fines
Singapore hits banks with $21.5M in fines over a $2.2 billion money laundering scandal involving cash, property and crypto ...
Driven to put Singapore on the world map, ex-GIC scholar co-founded business with Zuckerberg’s sister
At 36, Debbie Soon has already run a spin studio, co-founded an art-focused marketplace with Randi Zuckerberg and written a book about crypto.
Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade
Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of ...
‘No capital gains, best food’: Entrepreneur explains why Singapore feels like paradise with tax savings, lifestyle perks
One of the biggest draws for Meng To is Singapore’s attractive tax regime. “5-15% income tax for high income (100k to 500k). No capital gain tax, 9% sales tax, no-tipping culture,” he noted ...