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Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts
Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts
The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets.
Grab to buy foodpanda Taiwan for $767.08m in first non-SEA move
The company will operate across 21 cities in the country.
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
Over 2 in 5 pessimistic on job opportunities as most firms face skill gaps
Less than half (47%) of professionals felt secure in their roles.
Khen Energy unit to build another 10-MW battery project in Sri Lanka
It is expected to start operation within nine months.
How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia
At the core of CHAGEE’s strategy is an effort to reposition tea as a lifestyle product.
Core inflation rises to 1.4% in February
Headline CPI eases to 1.2% as housing and transport soften.
AEM teams with ASE on AI test push, raises $12m
Placement and warrants deepen semiconductor partnership.
SIA to launch daily Hangzhou flights from 1 June
Route expands mainland China network to nine destinations.
ASAS flags rise in AI-related ad feedback in 2025
Total complaints fell, but Gen AI cases more than doubled.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2.17%; Top stock is Sembcorp
Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 2.60% increase.
High Court bars Standard Chartered and BSI from BVI winding-up applications
The liquidators may pursue pre-UNCITRAL transactions claims.
Hongkong Land takes 10.8% stake in Suntec REIT for $541m
The group bought the interest at a discount of $2.03 per unit.
Horizon Quantum lists on Nasdaq following dMY merger
It raised about $154m to fund R&D, hardware testbed, and Triple Alpha.
Singapore to lead 2026 IPO wave as profitable FinTechs exit interim funding
EY said Singapore financial services are poised for IPOs after $84b Asia M&A surge.
Shanghai overtakes Bangkok as top international destination for Singapore travellers in 2026
Hari Raya bookings from Singapore also jumped 33% year on year.
Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Retrenchments remained within non-recessionary norms.
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