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Finance & Economics

The London Stock Exchange is in a pickle. Fewer than 20 companies have joined it this year while almost 90 have left, with several heading to New York instead.

Energy
Shipping
Sustainability

Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and UK tech provider SulNOx have signed an agreement encompassing investment and adoption of the latter’s products for reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

ASEAN
Infrastructure
Trade

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone’s (JS-SEZ) biggest challenge is slashing immigration clearance time to 20 minutes – a crucial step to transform the congested Causeway into a seamless link for talent and trade and meet the SEZ’s ambitious goals, said Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Diversity & Inclusion
Human Resources
Talent

Human resources (HR) groups have given their thumbs-up for the landmark Bill tackling workplace discrimination that was passed in Parliament on Jan 8, giving workers greater protection against biases on grounds like age, race and nationality.

Finance & Economics
Global News
UK News

The government said AI will boost public sector productivity, while also helping teachers and small business owners.

ASEAN
Finance & Economics
Market Opportunities

A decade since the Asean Economic Community was established, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but many hurdles still lie ahead

New Member

8-Beat Collective stands as Asia's premier music consultancy, specialising in content marketing and artist management solutions tailored for brands. With a team of seasoned experts, the collective is committed to guiding artists and brands through the dynamic and constantly evolving music industry landscape.

Infrastructure
Singapore News
Trade

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia’s administrative capital Putrajaya to attend the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat, during which the two countries are expected to sign an agreement to formalise the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Finance & Economics
Global News
Trade

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said its survey of more than 4,800 firms suggested confidence had fallen to its lowest level for two years.

Awards

Local mental health charity WorkWell Leaders has opened nominations for the national WorkWell Leaders Awards 2025.