The Business Times

Indonesia economy to grow 5.2% in 2024 as investments pick up steam: Jokowi He said he remains bullish on the economy’s performance despite forecasts that Indonesia will face downside risks as the global commodity boom l…

China unveils new gaming curbs, sends tech stocks tumbling Following the news, Tencent dropped over 10 per cent in Hong Kong, while rival Netease was down more than 20%.

Malaysia’s inflation expands slower at 1.5% in November, beats economists’ forecast This was slower than the 1.7% forecast by 17 economists in a recent Reuters poll.

Ryde to forgo driver commissions from Jan 2 Ryde said its decision is expected to increase driver take-home pay, motivate drivers on the platform, and ultimately improve the overall rider experience.

Singapore IPO climate to look up in 2024, but observers mixed on return of Reits, Spacs Companies that could take the opportunity to list next year include those in the financial technology and artificial intelligence fi…

Agri-commodity prices could ease in 2024 but analysts warn volatility, uncertainty remain According to market watchers, the prices of key food staples – sugar, coffee, corn and soybeans – are likely to decline next year.

Sumitomo Life moves to own all of Singlife, valuing Singapore insurer at S$4.6 billion The transactions, subject to regulatory approvals in Japan and Singapore, are expected to complete in Q1 2024.

Sea to post first profitable year since IPO: CEO Sea, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, booked a profitable Q1 and Q2 this year but sank back into a loss in the third quarter ended September.

People’s Park Complex being studied for conservation, may impact collective sale Lim Fang Hua, chairman of the People’s Park Complex collective sale committee, said it would proceed with its plans for sale, which include…

Yongnam’s JV partner terminates deed linked to S$553.8m LTA contract The termination of the deed came as YEC was not in a position to pay S$1.5 million towards the JV.