Can Thailand’s Auto Industry Accelerate into the EV Era?
BANGKOK: A ride from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city centre offers a glimpse into the changing face of Thailand’s automotive sector. Your taxi is likely to be…
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CEO UMS Integration: Profit Surges as Semiconductor Demand Revives – 1HFY2025 Overview
SINGAPORE: SGX Mainboard-listed UMS Integration Limited (“UMS” or “The Group”) reported a net attributable profit of S$20.1 million for the first half of FY2025 (1HFY2025), a 5% increase…
What Would It Take for Xi to Make a Rare ASEAN Summit Appearance?
KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING – A potential face-to-face with US President Donald Trump, a desire to reaffirm China’s commitment to ASEAN, and an opportunity to advance regional trade deals amid…
Kenny Bee’s Daughter Turns 21, Wins Praise from Netizens for Striking Beauty
HONG KONG – Veteran actor and singer Kenny Bee recently marked his daughter Blythe’s 21st birthday with a cosy celebration at her favourite restaurant. On Aug 5, the…
Goh Cheng Liang, Billionaire Founder of Wuthelam & Nippon Paint, Dies at 98
SINGAPORE: Singaporean tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, founder of Wuthelam Holdings and the controlling shareholder of Tokyo-listed Nippon Paint, has passed away at the age of 98, the group…
‘We Will Be Ready’: Resorts World Sentosa CEO on Future Plans After License Setback
Resorts World Sentosa will “be ready” when Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority reviews its casino license renewal in 2026, CEO Lee Shi Ruh told CNBC late last month. In…
Asia Stocks Mostly Higher as Tariff Truce Lifts Sentiment
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Asian stocks mostly advanced on Tuesday, supported by news that the U.S. and China have extended their tariff truce, while Japanese shares surged…
Why Malaysia Is Putting the South China Sea at the Heart of Its New 5-Year Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s latest five-year development blueprint, the 13th Malaysia Plan, sets out the usual targets for economic growth—but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s comments on defence have drawn…
ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 Officially Launched as Key Side Event of WE2025: Future in Motion
KUALA LUMPUR – Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal, today officiated the soft launch of the ASEAN Technology Cooperation &…
Petronas Targets 60% International Portfolio Within Decade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s state-owned energy company, Petronas, aims to increase its international portfolio to 60% of total business operations over the next 10 years. Currently, overseas ventures account…