Cryptocurrencies
Japan crypto exchange bitFlyer to be sold to Asian investment fund
Singapore-based ACA Group to buy majority stake valued up to $370m
Singapore
International relations
Biden, Singapore's Lee urge North Korea's return to nuclear talks
At White House summit, president reaffirms U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific
Economy
Faster Southeast Asian inflation puts rate hike outlook in focus
Central banks feel pressure to contain surging prices
Ukraine war
ASEAN faces 'collateral damage' from Ukraine war's Europe impact
From Singapore to Thailand, spillover threatens COVID-hit economies anew
International relations
Singapore's Lee to meet with Biden at White House on Tuesday
Southeast Asian hub keen to hear more on planned Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
IPO
Olam delays food unit's London IPO, citing volatility, Ukraine
OFI listing aimed to raise $2.6bn in Q2, but Russia's war has hit grain supply
Coronavirus
Singapore to allow quarantine-free entry from all countries in April
PM Lee announces 'drastic streamlining' of border rules as omicron wanes
Companies
Startup MioTech hires Pinduoduo finance head to get 'IPO ready'
Company aims to double staff count amid Singapore expansion
Ukraine war
Emerging Asia to grow 5.8% in 2022 but Ukraine deepens risks: OECD
China, India and ASEAN face inflation, supply disruptions, weaker confidence
Finance
Singapore's Validus to take over Citi's local business loan book
Fintech backed by Temasek vehicle Vertex joins large banks in acquisition drive
Startups
Singapore fintech startups take off amid financial sector boom
City-state a magnet for innovative new companies, talent, money
Market Spotlight
Hong Kong, Singapore investors tread carefully on SPAC listings
Financial centers look unlikely to recreate U.S. boom in shell company IPOs
Finance
From Hong Kong to Philippines, 'buy now, pay later' a tough sell
Much-hyped consumer financing method lags behind mobile wallets in Asia
Business Spotlight
Indonesia holds key to GoTo's 'aggressive' IPO valuation
Super apps burn through cash in fight for Southeast Asia's biggest digital market
Economy
From India to Indonesia, wages to rise faster alongside inflation
Studies find Asian employers ready to pay more after COVID pain
Coronavirus
Singapore weighs air hub reopening as Malaysia charges ahead
City-state plows millions into restoring aviation but remains cautious about border
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's Russia sanctions pile pressure on crypto players
Digital asset platforms scour transactions as Ukraine war enters third week
Transportation
Airbus and Boeing train sights on Asia with hopes of market rebound
Contract flexibility and new plane debut underscore industry ready for long-term boom
Asia Insight
Singapore's succession: COVID and war raise stakes in PM search
City-state seeks a new economic path, and its next leader, amid global crises
Ukraine war
Singapore sanctions 4 Russian banks, blocks crypto loophole
Asia financial hub calls Ukraine invasion 'clear violation of international law'