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Nium Secures Payment Institution License to Expand Direct Operations in Brazil
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Nium has strengthened its presence in Latin America after receiving a payment institution license from the Central Bank of Brazil. The license allows Nium to offer...
Owner: Christian König
Air Japan to cease operations completely, with Singapore-Tokyo flights ending March 2026
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Time Out
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It was only a month ago that Air Japan decided that it would ramp up its Singapore-Tokyo flight schedule. But in a shocking turn of events, the low-cost Japanese airline under All Nippon Airways (ANA) has just announced that it will be ceasing...
Owner: Peter Dubens
The culture code: Merz Aesthetics balances digital agility and human connection to boost APAC growth
“We anchor our leadership model in authenticity—leaders are expected to not just deliver results but to live our values and set the tone for inclusivity, trust, and accountability.” – Karen Tay, Vice-President, Core Services, Asia-Pacific, Merz...
Owner: Arc Network/EagleTree Capital
Air passenger traffic up 3.6% in September
SINGAPORE, 3 November 2025: Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) improved 3.6% during September, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports in its latest data released on Friday. Compared with...
Owner: Don Ross
Coach restaurant Singapore: Part of the fashion dining trend, or a trend-proof brand move?
“Singapore and Southeast Asia are an innovation hub for us,” said Campbell O’Shea, senior vice president and general manager of Tapestry (Coach’s parent company) Southeast Asia and Oceania. “A lot of our innovation started in Singapore, and it’s...
Owner: Singaporean Government
F1 'Crashgate' 'one of the biggest scandals in sports history', says Felipe Massa’s lawyer
Felipe Massa’s lawyer today accused those responsible for protecting the integrity of Formula 1 of “deliberately conspiring together to cover up one of the biggest scandals in the history of sport.” Nick De Marco KC, representing Massa, was...
Owner: The Ochs-Sulzberger Family
SWAN@60: Shaibu calls for political will to drive Nigeria’s sports development
Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has emphasized that political will remains the missing link in Nigeria’s quest for genuine sports development. Shaibu stated this while delivering the keynote...
Owner: Salisu Umar, Zainab Suleiman Okino & Ibrahim Sheme
Singapore and Nordic countries rank among world’s most secure for investment
ShareSharePin ItShare Henley & Partners’ new Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, released on 27 October 2025, places Singapore alongside Denmark, Norway and Sweden among the world’s most secure destinations for investors, following...
Owner: Moller Family
French cultivated meat company applies for ANZ approval
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Food & Drink Business
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The news follows Sydney-based biotech company Vow’s landmark FSANZ approval for its cultured quail products in June, making Australia and New Zealand the fourth country globally to achieve this under specific circumstances, after Singapore,...
Owner: Yaffa Family
Ousted 6 should get together in a new progressive party
Recent events in the past few weeks have made politics interesting again. The sacking and suspension of Bersatu Supreme Council members Wan Saiful Wan Jan and Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal respectively is of great significance, considering the...
Owner: Syed Mokhtar Albukhary & Datuk Seri Johari
Singapore envoy thanks PM Modi for mentioning country's investment in Mumbai port at India Maritime Week
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The Times of India
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Speaking at the Maritime Leaders Conclave in Mumbai, Prime Minister Modi said Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has now become India's biggest container port. He credited this milestone to the largest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI) in...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
International Bazaar 2025 at World Trade Center November 16
OMG - Gracie Go - The Philippine Star October 30, 2025 | 12:00am The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of the Philippines, and Spouses of the Heads...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan
Stocks to watch: Wilmar International, Yangzijiang Financial, Sheng Siong, CapitaLand India Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Oct 31): Wilmar International : It posted a US$347.7 million loss for the third quarter ended Sep 30, reversing from a net profit of...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
Air India seeks Rs 10000 crore funding from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines after Ahmedabad crash: Reports
The Air India's request for financial help includes funding to upgrade its systems and services and to build in-house engineering and maintenance departments, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources. Air India is reportedly seeking Rs...
Owner: Subhash Chandra
Singapore receives interest from Malaysian firms to export renewable energy through second interconnector
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The Business Times Singapore
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For the city-state to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, the Asean Power Grid’s success is crucial [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s energy regulator has received considerable interest from companies in Malaysia to develop renewable...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
Hong Kong leads Singapore in luring crypto-treasuries: blockchain expert
Hong Kong has pulled ahead of Singapore in attracting technology-driven companies that use cryptocurrency for treasury management and other applications, reinforcing its position as Asia’s leading digital-asset hub, at least for now, according to...
Owner: Alibaba Group
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore completes $S40m upgrade, as Australia lags
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) has completed a S$40 million (around AU$48m) upgrade to enhance passenger experience and accommodate the growing cruise travel demand in Asia. The news comes on the back of the recent Cruise Lines...
Owner: David Hovenden & Dan Uglow
singapore Exercise Wallaby 2025: 'Realistic' airdrop operations training helps ensure safety, says crew
ROCKHAMPTON, Australia — Being able to have realistic training for airdrop operations helps the crew on board the C-130 military transport aircraft get familiar with safety protocol. Speaking to members of the media at Rockhampton Airport,...
Owner: Wee Chye (Melvin) Ang & SPH Media Trust
From Vanuatu to Australia, and then Yishun: The yellow plant giving S’pore fall colours all year
SINGAPORE – As the weather cools in the Northern Hemisphere, fall foliage is sure to draw the eye. But even in tropical Singapore, the colours of autumn can be enjoyed year round – in Gardens by the Bay and along the country’s streetscapes, from...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Shaibu Calls for Political Will to Drive Nigeria’s Sports Devt
Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has emphasised that political will remains the missing link in Nigeria’s quest for genuine sports development. Shaibu stated this while delivering the keynote...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena