The Business Times

As layoffs rip through Lazada Group, can it hold its ground in the e-commerce tussle? According to one source, the group’s Malaysian operations suffered an estimated 70% cut in headcount, with the marketing department th…

Johor state government proposing Iskandar Malaysia be designated special economic zone with Singapore “The Iskandar development region is ready-made to be the SEZ,” said Lee Ting Han, chairman of Johor’s state investment…

Scotts Square mall put up for sale with S$450 million guide price Current tenants include popular brunch spots Wild Honey and eggslut, while golf retailers have moved into the third floor.

NTUC raises Lazada’s sudden layoffs with MOM, says union wasn’t told of them The workers’ organisations are “deeply disappointed” in the layoffs, adding that the move is unacceptable.

COE prices to ease as supply improves in 2024, but volatility persists on potential demand “It’s very volatile due to this guessing game being played by dealers who don’t know how much to reprice, and buyers who are wond…

Singapore firms worried about rising costs as business sentiment dips: SBF poll Just 25% of firms were confident that the economy will improve in the next 12 months, compared to 41% in last year’s survey.

Singapore could get up to 5°C hotter by 2100, warns climate study In addition, “very hot” days, when daily maximum temperatures exceed 35 deg C, are set to become a “new normal”, the study found.

Losses loom as Shopee, Lazada brace for bruising 2024 in South-east Asia Lazada and Shopee have slashed headcounts as competition stiffens with the entry of TikTok and Temu into South-east Asia's e-commerce scene.