Saudi Agricultural intends to buy out the agribusiness of Singapore's Olam Group

AK&M 16 October 2025 16:59 Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) plans to acquire the agribusiness division of Singapore's Olam Group Ltd. This is reported by foreign media. SALIC, controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund,...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025

INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...

5 Stocks To Buy From Overlooked Markets

When whole countries get cheap on earnings, cash flows, dividends, and asset values all at once, it’s rarely because every business suddenly lost its worth at the same time. Instead, it’s because narratives travel faster than analysis. That’s the...

Singapore: Digital Economy Anchors Steady GDP Growth

Singapore’s economy continued its steady expansion in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 2.9% year-on-year, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). While overall growth...

<![CDATA[AstraZeneca Expands Texas Manufacturing Facility to Double Production of Hyperkalemia Drug ]]>

AstraZeneca recently introduced its augmented, modernized production facility in Coppell, TX.1 The latest $445 million expansion is expected to double the manufacturing efforts of Lokelma—sodium zirconium cyclosilicate that’s used to treat...

Going Full Throttle at the Singapore Grand Prix

Our Executive Editor Ben Barna heads to Singapore with Marriott Bonvoy for the Singapore Grand Prix, the first-ever night race and one of the crown jewels in the Forumla One calendar. What followed was an F1 fever dream. ——— FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3,...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025

INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...

Thailand showcases tourism excellence at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore

The Tourism Authority of Thailand leads 22 top Thai travel businesses at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting sustainable tourism, wellness experiences, and Thailand’s appeal to high-value travelers from Singapore and the region. BANGKOK, Thailand – The...

They're changing your meat: Universities push lab-grown hybrids to fight climate change

Physician and wellness influencer Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to explain why protein is critical for maintaining a strong, healthy body. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the market for protein alternatives evolves,...

Marina Bay Sands: Singapore’s Icon of Luxury Named Leading Hotel in Asia

Towering above the glittering skyline of Singapore, Marina Bay Sands is more than a hotel—it’s a global icon of architectural brilliance, luxury hospitality, and unforgettable experiences. Recently honored as Singapore’s Leading Hotel at the 2025...

What Employers Who Hire Graduate Engineers Really Want

Recruiters reveal how chemical engineering graduates can stand out in applications, interviews and beyond BREAKING into industry can feel daunting. To help graduates understand what employers value most, we asked recruiters and hiring managers...

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

Mexico’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of Protected Agriculture (PA) — including greenhouses, shade houses and plastic tunnels — has turned what was once a niche segment into a booming industry. Today,...

Bulk Buys: Does China’s iron ore standoff open the door to BHP-Rio merger?

Could a JV with Rio Tinto strengthen BHP's hand in China iron ore talks? Pic: Getty Images BHP has been mum on the outcome of iron ore price negotiations with CMRG RBC’s Kaan Peker thinks BHP-Rio merger or alliance could wrestle negotiating power...

Singapore’s curated F&B, luxury, and specialised services remain resilient as international brands snap up vacant F&B outlets

SINGAPORE: Vacated food and beverage (F&B) spaces are being snapped up by major international brands, yet Singapore’s curated F&B concepts, luxury goods, and specialised services remain resilient, thanks to consumers’ appetite for unique,...

Leopard tortoise, spiny-tailed monitor lizard among animals seized in raids on illegal wildlife trade

SINGAPORE – Endangered animals, including a leopard tortoise and a spiny-tailed monitor lizard, were seized in raids on Oct 9 by the National Parks Board (NParks) as part of efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade. In a statement on Oct 20,...

Turkey Taps Wison New Energies to Build Floating Production Unit for Landmark Sakarya Gas Field

Turkey's Turkish Petroleum Corporation has signed a contract with Wison New Energies to build a floating production unit (FPU) for Phase 3 of the Sakarya Gas Field, the country's largest-ever natural gas discovery. The Sakarya field, located 170...

Sunset Hospitality Group to launch METT hotel in Singapore

United Arab Emirates, Dubai-headquartered Sunset Hospitality Group has confirmed the opening of METT hotel in Singapore, which marks the brand’s first property in Asia Pacific. The new hotel is situated within Fort Canning Park, a heritage site in...

PINTEC’s ZIITECH Gains Austrade Recognition for Global Expansion

Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PT) (“PINTEC” or the “Company”), a leading technology platform committed to enabling innovative financial and digital solutions for businesses worldwide, today announced that its subsidiary ZIITECH PTY...

Pay with crypto? Fintech tie-up to offer service at 20,000 Singapore merchants

SINGAPORE – Two Singapore payments firms have teamed up to enable stablecoin transactions here, tapping a small but growing group of “crypto natives” who use digital wallets and cryptocurrencies as seamlessly as traditional and internet banking....

589 claims worth $72.5m filed over major June 2024 oil spill in Singapore

SINGAPORE – More than a year after Singapore’s worst oil spill in a decade, an international scheme processing compensation for the incident has received 589 claims totalling $72.5 million. The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds...