Thai PM delays casino bill review amid protests
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex (EC) bill, which includes provisions to legalise casinos, has been delayed as Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra deemed...
Trump nominates political appointee to be US ambassador to Singapore
US President Donald Trump has nominated entrepreneur Anji Sinha as his pick for the next US ambassador to Singapore, one of...
UN report sees progress, areas of concern, in sustainable development goals report
Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore have made significant advances in economic development and infrastructure, efforts on sustainability and equality targets remain uneven,...
Malaysian economy slowed to 5% in Q4
Malaysia is taking a proactive approach to economic growth and trade, balancing its global partnerships while maintaining a non-aligned stance in...
Singapore gov’t backs pressured SMEs
Singapore’s business environment is set to face multiple challenges in 2025, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expecting continued pressure from...
Singapore’s outlook: growth, uncertainty
Singapore’s economic outlook for 2025 presents a mixed picture, with steady growth tempered by uncertainty as the government prepares a crucial...
Malaysia reaffirms Petronas’ contract commitments as trade strategy evolves
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured that state-owned oil company Petronas will uphold all its contractual obligations with Sarawak’s Petroleum...
Thai economy grew 3.2% in final quarter
Thailand’s economy grew 3.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, falling short of projections, as sluggish private investment and slower...
Thai PM backs Songkhla as new tourism hub
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has visited the country's southern provinces, promising new investments and infrastructure projects as part of its...
Grab makes up 0.5% of Malaysian GDP
Singaporean delivery app Grab contributed 0.5% to Malaysia’s GDP in 2023, according to a new report by Kuala Lumpur-based advisory firm...