Interview
ASEAN's Ukraine split shows desire for space between powers: envoy
Singapore's Chan Heng Chee says neither West nor China should take others for granted
Singapore
Coronavirus
New COVID-19 cases slow in Asia as omicron wave ebbs
Malaysia, South Korea drop outdoor mask restrictions in step toward normalcy
Interview
Singapore investment inflow remains intact despite weaker demand
City needs 'right balance' of foreign workers, chair of development board says
Coronavirus
Southeast Asia's COVID-hit economies scramble for tourists
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand throw caution to wind; Indonesia a bit more careful
Finance
Singapore banks warn of Ukraine war impact as profits dip
ASEAN's largest lenders win fewer wealth management fees as uncertainty rises
Companies
2C2P aims beyond Southeast Asia with Ant Group investment
Majority stake gives Ant access to large regional retailers and airlines
Business deals
Temasek-backed rig builders to merge amid decarbonization trend
Keppel and Sembmarine deal expected to close by Q4
Society
Singapore executes Malaysian on drug charges
Court rejects clemency appeal on grounds defendant had intellectual disability
Business deals
China and South Korea tech deals slump amid Ukraine war woes
Russia's invasion creates headwinds for Asian M&A
Politics
Singapore's PM heir apparent Wong takes global stage on U.S. trip
PM-in-waiting tests clout on first tour abroad since announcement as next leader
Asia Insight
Malaysia's 35% minimum wage hike stirs recovery concerns
Critics say politicians are promising happier paydays as an election ploy
Food & Beverage
Singapore airline meal purveyor spreads wings to store-bought food
SATS to de-emphasize dependence on 'older brother' Singapore Airlines
Indo-Pacific
'Geopolitical powder keg' Asia jacks up global military spending
SIPRI report shows Japan and Singapore raised defense budgets over 7% in 2021
Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi moves up opening of Singapore vaccine plant to 2025
Drugmaker ushers in 'the future' with modular production and AI
Ukraine war
Asia's exports to Russia plunge amid Ukraine war
But some countries see rise in imports from Russia on higher energy prices
The Big Story
Asia's nuclear power dilemma: Ukraine war drives energy turnarounds
From Japan to Singapore, Russia sanctions and carbon-zero targets push states to reconsider nuclear energy
Cryptocurrencies
Thai energy company Gulf forays into crypto market via Binance tie-up
Move marks another step in broader efforts to diversity
International relations
New Zealand PM eyes economy reboot with Japan, Singapore visits
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
Politics
Singapore's PM-in-waiting Lawrence Wong puts teamwork front and center
While light on experience, Finance Minister offers common touch
Politics
Singapore's new PM-in-waiting: Who is Lawrence Wong?
49-year-old finance minister from 'ordinary family' raised profile in COVID fight
