⚖️ Malaysia’s Judicial Appointment Controversy: Implications for Governance and Business Confidence Kuala Lumpur, October 2025 — Malaysia is facing intense debate following the latest judicial appointment controversy that has raised questions about transparency, independence, and the rule of law. As…
Countdown to COP30 2025: What ASEAN Businesses Must Prepare For Singapore, October 2025 — As the world gears up for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025), ASEAN businesses are facing increasing pressure to…
🎉 USAFE Earns Another Prestigious Recognition — Officially Admitted as an INSOL International Member Singapore, October 2025 — We are delighted to announce that USAFE has achieved another significant milestone in its professional journey:USAFE is now a proud member of…
Vietnam’s Economy Rockets 8.22% in Q3 2025 Despite U.S. Tariff Pressures Published October 5, 2025 Strong Growth Amid External Headwinds Vietnam’s economy expanded at an annualised rate of 8.22% in the third quarter of 2025 — up from 7.96% in…
Singapore Reinforces Its Standing as the World’s 3rd Largest FX Trading Hub Introduction The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled compelling new data confirming Singapore’s rise in global foreign exchange (FX) markets. As of April 2025, Singapore’s average daily…
Project Guardian Singapore: Building a Tokenised, Open & Interoperable Financial Ecosystem Introduction Project Guardian Singapore, launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is a bold step into the future of financial markets. It brings regulators, banks, and industry players…
EPF’s Investment Income Rises to RM38.92 Billion in First Half of 2025 Introduction The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has posted strong investment returns for the first six months of 2025. EPF recorded RM38.92 billion in total investment income for 1H…
MAS’ Green Investments Partnership Secures US$510 Million at First Close Introduction The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) just marked a major milestone in green finance. Its Green Investments Partnership (GIP), under the FAST-P initiative, has reached its first close with…
IRAS Revenue Collection: Supporting Singapore’s Growth with Responsible Taxation Introduction The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) plays a central role in sustaining Singapore’s economic and social development. In the latest fiscal year, IRAS collected large‐scale tax revenue that enabled…
Introduction On 4 September 2025, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) released its latest Monetary Policy Statement, reaffirming its commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability. Following the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) latest assessment, BNM opted to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at…
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