Hong Kong’s New Confidential Listing Rule Triggers Surge in Private Filings
HONG KONG – At least 24 Chinese firms have confidentially applied to list in Hong Kong this year, with more preparing to follow, according to two industry sources.…
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Johor’s Proposed RTS Link Between Iskandar Puteri and Tuas – Game Changer or Unrealistic?
JOHOR BAHRU – Before dawn last Tuesday (Aug 5), more than 100 people were already queueing at a modest bus station in Gelang Patah, a suburban town in…
Leading Ladies: The Women Steering Asia’s Largest Family-Led Hotels
SINGAPORE: From the luxury corridors of Shangri-La to the tropical villas of Pimalai, Asia’s family-run hotel groups are seeing a new generation of female leaders take the helm.…
Three Thai Soldiers Injured by Landmine Days After Ceasefire with Cambodia
THAILAND: Three Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine explosion on Saturday while patrolling a border area near Cambodia, according to a statement from the Thai army. The…
Singapore Tops Asia for Work-Life Balance, Ranks 25th Globally
SINGAPORE: Singapore has been ranked the best country in Asia for work-life balance and 25th in the world, according to the 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index published by…
Bosco Wong Relishes the Freedom of Bachelorhood
Honored as “My Favorite TVB Actor – Greater Bay Area” for his performance in Mission Run <廉政狙擊>, Bosco Wong (黃宗澤) has once again captivated audiences with his latest…
How Wong Kar-wai’s Segment The Hand Elevated the 2004 Anthology Film Eros
Chang Chen (left) and Gong Li in a scene from The Hand, Wong Kar-wai’s contribution to the 2004 anthology film Eros. Photo: SCMP
‘Move faster, adapt quicker, innovate smarter’: PM Wong outlines how Singapore can stay ahead in National Day address
SINGAPORE: Amid growing global uncertainty, Singapore must remain ahead of the competition by strengthening its unity, determination, and performance, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his National Day…
US Tariff Threat Rattles Asian Chip Stocks; TSMC, Samsung Gain on Exemption Hopes
TOKYO – Asian semiconductor stocks saw mixed reactions on Thursday (Aug 7) after former US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on chip imports. However,…
PREMIUMAsian Stocks Rally, Dollar Slips on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
TOKYO – Asian markets climbed on Thursday, with Japanese stocks reaching record highs, spurred by strong tech gains on Wall Street, positive corporate earnings, and rising expectations of…