Defense
Ties with Japan are not all about islands: China's defense minister
In 1st meeting with Hamada, Li Shangfu expresses hope for frank communication
US-China tensions
China-U.S. dialogue 'necessity' to avoid misunderstanding: Austin
Defense chief says 'right time to talk is now' after Beijing refuses meeting
Indo-Pacific
No U.S.-China talks risks 'devastating' outcomes: Australian PM
Albanese calls for dialogue between the two powers in Shangri-La keynote address
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Technology
Singapore central bank taps Google AI to groom tech talent
MAS partners with U.S. giant in exploring emerging tech after forays into blockchain
DealStreetAsia
Raffles Family Office eyes Southeast Asia private equity deals
China investment to continue with 'protected structure,' shorter holding periods
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's Temasek cuts staff compensation over failed FTX bet
State investor takes 'collective accountability' on $275m write down
Market Spotlight
Singapore property market heats up, squeezing expat renters
Chinese investors may shrug off higher stamp duty imposed on foreign buyers
The Future of Asia 2023
Asian leaders home in on economic security in face of U.S.-China rift
Future of Asia speakers welcome 'de-risking' and urge return to multilateralism
Opinion
Singapore is leading the way on taking carbon out of shipping
Government is driving effort to electrify vessels and shift to green fuels
Telecommunication
Singtel embarks on data center push in Indonesia, Thailand and beyond
Singapore telecom leader also eyes sites in Malaysia and Vietnam with local partners
The Future of Asia 2023
Thai deputy PM: Asia should do itself a favor, unite against war
Geopolitical tensions loom as leaders gather at Nikkei's Future of Asia forum
The Future of Asia 2023
Singapore's Wong warns of unintended 'de-risking' consequences
PM-in-waiting tells Nikkei forum ASEAN wants 'active multi-engagement'
Opinion
Southeast Asian data centers must be plugged into net-zero agenda
Demand is growing but outsized energy use creates dilemmas for governments
Technology
Singapore Grab co-founder Tan Hooi Ling to quit operational roles
Former COO to step down from board by year-end to pursue 'personal passions'
Economy
Singapore logs 0.4% GDP growth amid stresses on global finance
City-state maintains 2023 growth outlook at 0.5% to 2.5%
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Interview
Singapore to 'significantly enhance' airport, seaport capacity: Wong
PM heir apparent calls multilateral trade 'critical' amid supply chain disruptions
DealStreetAsia
Singapore logistics service provider Janio secures fresh funding
Vertex Venture funds pumps $8m into startup; warrants can double the amount
Technology
Singapore risks losing new data center demand, Keppel warns
Conglomerate wants authorities to add major capacity running on greener energy
Transportation
SingPost seeks logistics comeback as mail slides into red
Deal for Australia's FHM aims to bolster position in cutthroat market
Business Spotlight
Asia's internet cable projects delayed by South China Sea tensions
Telcos and tech giants look to bypass region as Beijing presses territorial claims
Technology
Singapore's Grab cuts losses in Q1 as tourism demand returns
Superapp operator cites 72% revenue boost for ride-hailing with 'ample room to recover'
Technology
Singapore's Sea hit by slower revenue growth amid profitability focus
NYSE-listed tech company posts second straight quarterly profit with cost cutting
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's Flash Coffee closes Series B funding round at $50m
Grab-and-go chain to use fresh capital for Asia-Pacific expansion
Finance
Singapore's UOB bets on Thailand, Vietnam in ASEAN growth surge
Lender wins 2 million clients from Citi buyout but economic headwinds pose risks
Economy
ASEAN's patchy economic growth suggests long road to recovery
At regional summit, leaders discuss how to push bloc past COVID pains