Economy & Trade

Singapore’s Role as ASEAN’s Financial Hub: Can it Maintain its Lead?

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Singapore remains ASEAN’s top financial hub, but rising competition, fintech disruption, and regional shifts challenge its dominance.

Vietnam and Singapore Upgrade Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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Vietnam and Singapore upgrade their partnership to boost trade, technology, sustainability, and regional security in ASEAN.

US Tariffs on Canada: A New Opportunity for Wheat Exports to Indonesia?

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Recent US tariffs on Canada could create new trade dynamics, making Indonesia a promising market for Canadian wheat exporters.

How Singapore is Enhancing Philanthropy Through Policy Reforms

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Singapore has introduced new policies, tax incentives, and donation-matching funds to strengthen charitable giving and nonprofit support.

Indonesia Officially Launches New Sovereign Wealth Fund Danantara

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Indonesia unveils Danantara, a sovereign wealth fund with US$900 billion AUM, set to restructure SOEs and drive economic growth.

Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Insights for Foreign Investors

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Explore key opportunities for foreign investors under the Philippines-Korea FTA, including tariffs, sectors, and compliance.

Singapore Budget 2025: What it Means for Businesses

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Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces tax rebates, workforce grants, and AI funding to help businesses cut costs and drive growth.

Amazon Web Services Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore

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AWS has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, reinforcing the country’s position as a global cloud computing and data center hub.

Investment Incentives and Tax Holidays in Timor-Leste

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Discover tax breaks, investment incentives, and business opportunities in Timor-Leste while navigating key challenges for foreign investors.

Danantara: Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund

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Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, aims to restructure SOEs, attract global investment, and expand assets its to US$982B by 2029.

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