Media & Entertainment
As Singapore basks in Taylor Swift afterglow, Indonesia fears missing out
Few big artists visit Jakarta, forcing audiences to take their money abroad
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering rules for crypto players
Financial regulator MAS demands digital payment token services get licensed
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Opinion
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity
With planning, city-state has assembled compelling package for event organizers
Transportation
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse
Maritime authorities to scrutinize potential rule breaches in deadly accident
Materials
Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste
Plastic maker to expand capacity for material that blocks oxygen, reduces spoilage
Wealth Management
Singapore sets response deadline for family office applications
Regulator MAS set to disregard paperwork if no reply given in 1 month
Currencies
Malaysians working in Singapore gain spending power as ringgit slumps
Migrants eye properties, cars at home as salaries rise in local currency terms
Companies
Japan's NEC opens cybersecurity center in Malaysia's Johor state
Tech group to support Asian clients from facility in region bordering Singapore
The Big Story
From Grab to GoTo, Southeast Asia's startups weather funding winter
Tied to the fortunes of SoftBank's Vision Fund, tech sector must now sink or swim
Economy
Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia
Nikkei reporters traveling by car needed only 20 seconds at immigration counter
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
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Semiconductors
Japan's Toppan to build Singapore chip package substrate plant
AI demand spurs big capital investments from Japanese makers
Business deals
Sumitomo Mitsui leasing firm to buy Singapore private funds for $270m
SMFG company aims to tap Asian markets with new deal
Finance
Singapore steps up scrutiny of China wealth after money laundering case
At least two family office applications with mainland ties rejected this year
Startups
Anyone for crickets? Vietnam company aims to serve up insects in Singapore
Startup expects to be first to get such food on store shelves in city-state
Climate Change
From EVs to hydrogen, Asia's green tech sector perseveres amid financing hurdles
Nikkei-Financial Times summit highlights transition urgency amid climate change
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Companies
Bicycle parts maker Shimano seeks growth with new Singapore plant
Chairman expects Southeast Asia to become major market for sports bikes
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Finance
Japan's Daiwa takes stake in Singapore cryptocurrency startup
Financial group weighs expanding digital asset-related offerings via Penguin
Technology
Singapore's Sea expects to stay in black after posting 1st annual profit
NYSE-listed tech group sees Shopee gaining ground despite 'intensified competition'
Work
Singapore sets higher salary requirement for work visa from 2025
Expats now must earn $4,200 a month as city-state tightens foreign labor rules
Consumer
Singapore watch strap brand aims for global reach
Delugs' handcrafted leather bands cater to any style
Startups
ASEAN startups pay more for sales jobs to chase cash, study finds
Early-stage companies prioritize nontech roles amid less access to funding