Arts
Art SG propels Singapore to creative big leagues
New art fair puts city-state on map for galleries and collectors alike
Singapore
Economy
Singapore pauses monetary tightening as Q1 growth slows to 0.1%
Central bank keeps policy unchanged for first time in 2 years
COVID vaccines
Moderna eyes local COVID vaccines for Japan, other countries
Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton highlights room for region-specific shots
Finance
Thailand, Japan and Vietnam lag in Asia's digital payments rush
Cash remains vital in many nations despite declining usage across region: report
Announcements
Nikkei, Singapore's SPH Media to collaborate on digital tech
Groups to collaborate on improving data analytics and talent development
Work
Singapore favors AI, alternative food talent in new visa scheme
Analysts say upcoming point-based criteria makes companies rethink hiring
Travel & Leisure
Singapore's casino resort expansions mired in delays
Projects at Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa likely pushed into 2028
Business Spotlight
Indonesia's GoTo far from profitability one year after listing
Investors shun stock amid sea of red ink, as regional peers' prospects brighten
Pharmaceuticals
Mitsui & Co. invests in Singapore pharma marketer Wellesta
Trading house sees growth in Asia for drugs already approved in developed world
Startups
ASEAN startups face talent crunch despite tech layoffs: study
Early-stage companies compete with enterprises to hire growing pool of job seekers
Finance
Singapore and Malaysia link widely used QR code payment systems
Move simplifies cross-border in-person and online transactions
Market Spotlight
From Hong Kong to Japan, commercial property sector faces chill in Asia
REITs could lose out as China reopening hopes fade and interest rates bite
Economy
Thai, Malaysian outlooks improve on tourism, China recovery: JCER
Economists say U.S. bank fallouts emerge as new concern for Asia
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's True Global Ventures invests $24m in crypto company
French startup Ledger offers USB-type wallets for holders of digital assets
Telecommunication
Huawei steps up ASEAN foray with Singapore lab revamp
Chinese tech giant invests $20m to upgrade research facility for enterprise clients
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Business deals
Singapore's GIC to buy Japan's top HR software developer for $2.6bn
State-owned fund to take about half of Works Human Intelligence shares from Bain
Telecommunication
From Thailand to Indonesia, ASEAN leads cloud market growth
NTT expands data center capacity; AWS commits $6 billion in Malaysia
Companies
ASEAN outsourcing players keep talent with AI and remote work
Labor-intensive industry invents proprietary online tools, moves into microsites
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's CDL to buy Brisbane's biggest hotel for $119m
Canada's Brookfield selling Sofitel property in Australian city
Travel & Leisure
Singapore closes gap with Hong Kong on pricey business trips
City-state overtakes Tokyo, now Asia's 2nd costliest with $515 average daily cost
Business trends
Hong Kong lures wealthy elites and family offices with tax cuts
Revamped migration scheme also planned as city hosts 'Wealth for Good' summit
Finance
'Very emotional' Asian AT1 investors look to claw back Swiss losses
Efforts to mount legal challenge come as regulators try to reassure markets
Consumer
Singapore's Castlery targets gap between Ikea and luxury furniture
U.S. expansion pushes sales sixfold higher than pre-pandemic levels
Announcements
SGX launches futures on Nikkei Climate 1.5°C Target Index
Offering gives investors ways to help global decarbonization efforts