Coronavirus
Singapore's COVID breath tests give results within 2 minutes
Devices suited for large events and border control
Singapore
Markets
Sea tops SoftBank in market cap amid Latin America expansion
Singapore tech group valued at $140bn launches e-commerce in Chile and Colombia
Agriculture
Southeast Asia looks to Israeli tech to improve farming techniques
Israel companies offer ways to boost production as region faces supply threats
Startups
Indonesia startups stand out in ASEAN by leaning on bonus pay
Southeast Asia battles for top professionals as its digital prominence grows
Business Spotlight
Grab's $40bn SPAC plan puts CEO Anthony Tan in driver's seat
Super app founder's huge voting power will bring fresh scrutiny of leadership
Economy
China gains on US in competitiveness ranking as Taiwan joins top 10
Singapore and Hong Kong slip on IMD's list amid pandemic strain
International relations
China fends off pressure over Taiwan in ASEAN-led defense talks
Japan criticizes Beijing's sea legislation; nations vow 'respect for international law'
Climate Change
Japan and Singapore to push decarbonization investments in Asia
Industry ministries support gradual steps to curb emissions in emerging economies
South China Sea
ASEAN defense ministers urge quick work on South China Sea code
Tuesday's talks to be followed by broader meeting with US, China and others
Finance
SoftBank supercharges Singapore's Carro to unicorn status
Vision Fund 2 leads $360m Series C round in Southeast Asian car marketplace
Market Spotlight
Decade-high food prices hit Asian consumers and businesses
Bread and mayonnaise costs surge in South Korea and Japan as Thai farmers gain
Travel & Leisure
Genting Singapore-led group in running for Yokohama casino deal
Two competing offers, one unnamed, to be considered ahead of final decision this summer
Economy
G-7 tax deal reverberates in Singapore and beyond: What to know
Proposed minimum of 'at least 15%' spurs talk of strategic rethink
DealStreetAsia
Temasek-backed fintech firm to acquire UK-based B2B payments platform
Acquisition will further enable Nium to access global payment infrastructure
Interview
Israel envoy pans 'megaphone diplomacy' after ASEAN outcry on Gaza
Ambassador to Singapore says possible Netanyahu exit won't stop Asia outreach
Companies
Singapore's Hyflux to liquidate after restructuring efforts fail
Judicial manager files for court application to wind up company
Coronavirus
Singapore's entry ban on India worsens COVID labor crunch
Grueling workloads raise safety concerns while shortage pushes up wages
Coronavirus
Singapore pushes wider COVID testing as variants sweep neighbors
City-state aims to administer one vaccine dose to all residents by August
Business deals
Singapore's PropertyGuru to acquire Malaysia and Thailand rivals
Real estate portal follows Grab and Gojek with Southeast Asia's latest megadeal
Trade
Malaysia leads Southeast Asia recovery on digital device demand
Vietnam and Singapore also rebound while Philippines mired in slump
