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ASEAN companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

Firms should assess not just the token prices before building an AI application, but also its carbon footprint, says an expert.

Gridlock or growth? ASEAN Power Grid faces a critical window of opportunity

Recent events have created a compelling business case for regional clean energy trade.

Cost over climate: Most ASEAN firms delaying decarbonisation plans as higher energy prices bite

While most businesses say higher costs are eroding their profits, the impact is more keenly felt among companies from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

Family offices ‘kept captive’ by relationship managers turn to independent advisers, direct deals

(From left) Sean Tan and Anupum Khaitan, who co-founded the Private Family Society in August, a community for family office principals, executives and chief investment officers across APAC.

Beauty World Plaza up for collective sale once more for $165m

This is Beauty World Plaza’s third attempt at a collective sale, all at the same price.

Malaysia suspends sale of Chery Omoda 5 after viral incident; Singapore cars not affected

The Omoda 5, a sport utility vehicle, has had its second recall in two years, both in relation to rear axle issues.

MAS flags risks of using AI agents in digital-asset trading

Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said innovation must be founded on trust and stability.

Growing Singapore’s secretive billions: What GIC reveals at its first public exhibition

Entrance to The Secret Vault, GIC's first public exhibition, at New Bahru School Hall on Oct 9, 2026.

Frasers Hospitality CEO to step down; COO to lead company and report to Frasers Property

Fraser Suites Singapore along River Valley Road, one of the company’s assets.

Prima to move out of historic Keppel Road flour mill building in 2028

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