BizSG Portal Brings Singapore SME Support Into One AI-Enabled Gateway
Singapore’s new BizSG portal will consolidate grants, market intelligence and advisory pathways to reduce friction for SMEs pursuing investment and overseas growth.
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ASEAN Risk Signals Build as Climate, Infrastructure and Carbon Markets Converge
Environmental disruptions and a new Laos-Singapore carbon-credit framework highlight ASEAN’s need for stronger monitoring, governance and regional coordination.
Singapore Political Pay Review Rekindles Talent and Trust Debate
Singapore’s political salary review has reopened the question of attracting capable leaders while maintaining public confidence that service is not driven by personal reward.
Hong Kong’s First Astronaut Brings Space Science into Classrooms
Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, joined a live Tiangong science lesson that connected students with experiments conducted in microgravity.
Japan Rejects Foreign Recruitment as Defence Labour Gap Widens
Japan will continue limiting Self-Defense Forces eligibility to Japanese nationals, rejecting a proposal to recruit foreigners for selected support roles despite personnel shortages.
Acco Group Expands Licensed Corporate Services Platform in Singapore
Acco Group has launched licensed corporate-service operations in Singapore through an experienced local team serving regional and multinational clients.
Japan Factory Confidence Reaches Near Five-Year High on Chip Demand
Japanese factory confidence rose to a near five-year high in September as semiconductor and data-centre demand strengthened the industrial outlook.
Asian Refiners Rebalance Runs as Gulf Maritime Risks Persist
Asian refiners are changing throughput and supply routes as Middle East maritime risks reshape freight, feedstock availability and product margins.
Beijing Services Fair Puts Innovation at Centre of Global Trade
Beijing’s 2026 services trade fair brings together nearly 70 economies and more than 740 organisations across technology, healthcare and green commerce.
Singapore Begins Enhanced Cost-of-Living Payments for 2.4 Million Citizens
More than 2.4 million Singaporeans will receive S$400 to S$600 through an enhanced Budget 2026 payment, with support tiered by income and property ownership.