Malaysia Proposes World TVET Council with China as Permanent Host
Malaysia has proposed a World TVET Council hosted permanently by China to coordinate technical skills, industry participation and workforce development.
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BOJ’s Koeda Urges Timely Rate Increases as Inflation Risks Persist
BOJ board member Junko Koeda said policymakers should not be overly cautious about raising rates as inflation risks remain elevated.
Ubisoft Plans 70 Singapore Job Cuts as Global Restructuring Deepens
Ubisoft plans to cut 70 jobs at its Singapore studio and proposes closing Finland's RedLynx operation as it pursues further cost reductions.
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Malaysia-China TVET Partnership Expands Pathways to Higher-Value Jobs
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Hong Kong IPO Fraud Clampdown Raises the Bar for Market Gatekeepers
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Singapore’s Roadbuster Shows How Small Digital Teams Can Scale Enforcement
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Singapore Plans Employer Grants for Flexible-Load Job Redesign
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Court Rejects Najib’s Bid to Pause 15-Year 1MDB Sentence
The High Court rejected Najib Razak's application to suspend his 15-year 1MDB sentence and RM11.38 billion fine pending appeal.
New World’s 11 SKIES Exit Buys Time but Leaves a Capital Test
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MAS Pauses Tightening as Singapore Inflation Outlook Begins to Ease
MAS has kept Singapore's exchange-rate policy settings unchanged after two tightenings, balancing firm growth against inflation expected to ease in 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City Sets Measurable Path for Eco-Industrial Parks
Ho Chi Minh City is drafting quantified green standards for industrial parks, with conversion targets, financing support and a roadmap through 2045.
Singapore Economy Expands 5.4% as Third-Quarter Momentum Holds
Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% year on year in the third quarter, while a 1.1% sequential gain showed continued underlying momentum.