Economy

UN sounds alarm as Yemen faces famineUN sounds alarm as Yemen faces famine

UN sounds alarm as Yemen faces famine

In the face of Yemen's increasing humanitarian catastrophe, the UN has issued an urgent plea for action to prevent starvation.…

April 20, 2023
China’s Billionaire Boom in Singapore: Unpacking the Allure and ChallengesChina’s Billionaire Boom in Singapore: Unpacking the Allure and Challenges

China’s Billionaire Boom in Singapore: Unpacking the Allure and Challenges

Wealthy Chinese people have been flocking to Singapore in recent years, enticed by its business-friendly atmosphere, strategic position, excellent quality…

April 12, 2023
High-end Homes and Exotic Cars: Wealthy Chinese in Singapore’s Changing Investment TrendsHigh-end Homes and Exotic Cars: Wealthy Chinese in Singapore’s Changing Investment Trends

High-end Homes and Exotic Cars: Wealthy Chinese in Singapore’s Changing Investment Trends

Wealthy Chinese residents in Singapore have a taste for luxury real estate and automobiles, although investment activity seems to be…

April 11, 2023
Cryptocurrency Goes to Court: Highlights from Singapore’s Legal HearingsCryptocurrency Goes to Court: Highlights from Singapore’s Legal Hearings

Cryptocurrency Goes to Court: Highlights from Singapore’s Legal Hearings

Recent cryptocurrency hearings in Singapore have revealed some legal idiosyncrasies and novelties, highlighting the need for clearer regulations. In a…

April 10, 2023
BDO Unibank partners with Japan’s Hyakujushi Bank for cross-border financial servicesBDO Unibank partners with Japan’s Hyakujushi Bank for cross-border financial services

BDO Unibank partners with Japan’s Hyakujushi Bank for cross-border financial services

BDO Unibank, the largest bank in the Philippines, has partnered with Hyakujushi Bank, a regional bank established in Japan, in…

April 3, 2023
Singapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong DemandSingapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong Demand

Singapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong Demand

According to a report by Bloomberg, the real estate market in Singapore is observing rapid growth as demand continues to…

April 3, 2023
Thailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from TourismThailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from Tourism

Thailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from Tourism

According to a research by the Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER), the economic prognosis for Thailand and Malaysia is…

April 3, 2023
Wealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in SingaporeWealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in Singapore

Wealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in Singapore

The increase in sales of BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Singapore, despite higher levies intended to restrict luxury expenditure, is indicative…

March 30, 2023
The Willow Project’s faulty economic calculusThe Willow Project’s faulty economic calculus

The Willow Project’s faulty economic calculus

Climate change activists and environmentalists were outraged by President Joseph Biden's approval of the mammoth Willow oil project earlier this…

March 16, 2023
Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National BankCredit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse accepted the offer from the Swiss central bank to help it financially hours after it made the announcement…

March 16, 2023