Singapore begins importing renewable energy from Laos via Thailand, Malaysia
In a move that marks the first multilateral cross-border electricity trade involving four Asean countries, up to 100 megawatts of hydropower from Laos will be brought into…
The Straits Times
EU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’
The move, which also sees Moldova being granted candidate status, kick-starts the EU's most ambitious expansion since it welcomed Eastern European states after the Cold War.
US recession will drag Asia’s growth but the region may avoid a sharp downturn, analysts say
Asian economies, including Singapore, could get more help from a possible counter-cyclical economic recovery in China and the low interest rate policy in Japan that favours growth…
Malaysia’s Election Commission gears up for polls
Teachers from schools which are designated polling centres have also been called up for the briefings as they will be roped in as volunteers, even though there is no confirmation…
Putin pushes for stronger ties with Brics nations amid unprecedented sanctions
The barrage of Western sanctions against Moscow has pushed Mr Putin to seek new markets and strengthen ties with countries in Africa and Asia.
Hot and bothered: Climate challenges for Asean tourism
While the pandemic is a medium-term challenge, extreme weather events, more frequent and devastating storms, are long-term issues that pose different problems for the industry.
Cryptocurrency rout nowhere near the end, say analysts
The vast majority of operators, brokers, lenders and investors in cryptocurrencies are unregulated, with no key prudential tools against uncontrolled capital flights from crypto…
Big reset for Singapore hotel industry as it welcomes post-Covid-19 recovery
Since the launch of the vaccinated travel framework in April, Singapore has seen an uptick in visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates. Figures from Singapore Tourism Board…
US losing its military edge in Asia, and China knows it
America can no longer deter China without help from its allies.
Singapore coffee shop sold for record S$41.68m
The sale is leading some tenants to think about terminating their rental agreements.