Singapore firms eye opportunities in Uttar Pradesh state
The northern state has drawn a clutch of Singapore firms that are developing ventures ranging from infrastructure to waste management.
Business
S’pore adds more billionaires to Forbes’ richest list, but tech fortunes take a hit
This year saw several additions to the rarefied list, including Mr Kwek Leng Keow, with US$1.4 billion, of Hong Realty.
Orchard Road rejuvenation to include new navigation tools, new tenants
This is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2023, with the mall expected to see a refreshed tenancy mix focusing on local brands.
Philippines’ Naia terminals ready for influx of 2 million passengers
To avoid overcrowding, airport authorities were asked to allow the airlines to open check-in counters earlier without being charged additional fees.
Huawei to develop 50,000 ICT talents in South Asia
The Chinese multinational will take various programmes like building ICT academies, organising competitions, recruitments, among others.
Eggs from Indonesia approved for import; country is Singapore’s 18th source
Around two-thirds of Singapore’s eggs are imported and the remaining is produced domestically.
Thailand Mega Fair unveiled as next Thai-Saudi trade bonanza
The trade showcase is designed to tap into potential Saudi and Middle East markets for Thai goods, and offer a platform for business matching.
Thousands of jobs at stake as phone makers in Pakistan close shop
Pakistan has been producing over 2.5 million phones per month on average since April last year, catering to around 90 per cent of the total demand and only the high-end sets are…
OPEC+ announces surprise oil cuts of around 1.16 million barrels per day from May to year-end
The latest reductions could lift oil prices by $10 per barrel, the head of investment firm Pickering Energy Partners said on April 2, while oil broker PVM said it expected an…
EU carbon rules hurt Asean exporters but could benefit them later: ADB
Some deride the EU policy as a trade barrier, while others say it may force origin countries to move faster toward more sustainable production practices.