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.
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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.
Huawei and Apple Intensify Foldable Race amid Memory Supply Squeeze
Huawei’s new tri-fold and Apple’s expected foldable iPhone are raising competition in a premium category strained by memory shortages and weaker smartphone volumes.
Property Agent Fraud Case Exposes Commission-Control Risks in Singapore
A Singapore property-agent fraud case highlights the need for stronger verification, commission clawbacks and independent oversight across brokerage networks.
Malaysia and China Deepen Security Cooperation Against Cross-Border Scams
Malaysia’s security delegation to China will focus on cyber fraud, policing, immigration and border cooperation as online crime grows more international.
Singapore Banks and Police Block More Than S$46 Million in Scam Losses
Singapore police and five banks stopped more than 400 scam attempts and over S$46 million in potential losses through automated alerts and rapid intervention.