2 S’poreans joined Israel-linked volunteer programme in 2016, no combat involvement: MHA & MINDEF

Authorities clarify that 2 Singaporeans who volunteered with IDF-linked group in 2016 were not involved in combat Two Singaporeans who joined a volunteer programme linked to the Israeli military in 2016 were... Read more »

S’pore bizs are cashing in on the fresh pet food boom

An entire S$150 million industry is being built around fresh pet food in Singapore For decades, the answer to feeding your pet was simple: open a bag of kibble, scoop some into... Read more »

Revolut posts US$1.7b in net profit for 2025; targets growth in Southeast Asia from Singapore base

SINGAPORE: Fintech firm Revolut reported a 65 per cent increase in net profit, from US$1 billion in 2024 to US$1.7 billion last year. In its annual report released on Tuesday (Mar 24),... Read more »

Seniors ballot every week just to play mahjong with young S’poreans

At Mahjong Together, generations meet over tiles, conversation, and friendly rivalry On Sunday afternoons at Toa Payoh West Community Club, mahjong tiles clack steadily across the room as players shuffle stacks into... Read more »

Dollar scarcity in Venezuela forces small firms to raise prices, turn to crypto

March 23 : In central Venezuela, the owner of a mid-size pharmaceutical factory scrambles to obtain dollars to import chemicals and other ingredients for his headache and fever remedies. But he, like... Read more »

A Royal Family Member Just Backed a $121 Million Crypto Stablecoin in Malaysia and the Market Is Taking Notice

Malaysia’s digital asset scene is getting a fresh wave of attention after a royal linked project moved into the spotlight with a major stablecoin plan. The development has put crypto back at... Read more »

Analysis:BOJ’s narrative shift signals dogged commitment to rate hikes

TOKYO, March 23 : The Bank of Japan is laying the groundwork for tweaks to its policy language in April, keeping alive the chance of a near-term interest rate hike as the... Read more »

Andhra Pradesh introduces incentives for more children

BENGALURU – Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in the world’s most populous nation to introduce a policy encouraging families to have more children. The southern state is among the few... Read more »

Iran war could be first ‘stress test’ for Singapore’s centralised gas buyer

LNG markets could get more volatile, especially if the conflict extends into the mid-year [SINGAPORE] The escalating conflict in the Middle East has put Singapore’s energy safeguards in the spotlight, and could... Read more »

Stocks tumble, bond yields jump as Iran war fuels central bank reassessment

NEW YORK, March 20 : Global shares slumped for a third straight session and were poised for a third consecutive weekly decline on Friday, while bond yields climbed on fears the Iran... Read more »