Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced
2023-03-29
The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.Continue Reading
US hands China easy PR win with TikTok show
2023-03-29
US lawmakers are expected this week to continue their push to ban the country’s fastest-growing social media platform, TikTok, after the company’s CEO fell short of assuaging concerns about the app’s supposed national security risks. Shou Zi Chew’s testimony in Washington last week may have failed to convince critics that Chinese ownership of TikTok was […]Continue Reading
South Korean businesses seek partners
2023-03-29
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) has brought about 100 Korean companies to Thailand to look for local business partners.Continue Reading
Climate change: Push for decision at world’s top court
2023-03-29
Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries’ obligations to fight rising temperatures.Continue Reading
Sam Bankman-Fried accused of Chinese bribe
2023-03-28
New charges in the US accuse the former FTX founder of paying at least $40m to access frozen accounts.Continue Reading
Flammable substances behind fires at Audi, Tuas South buildings: Workplace safety body
2023-03-28
“While no one was badly injured, both incidents highlight the need for workplaces to better manage flammable materials as workplace fires can lead to mass casualties and cause extensive damage to assets,” the council added. “As we are still in the midst of the Heightened Safety Period, the WSH CouncilContinue Reading
HSF secures Southeast Asian litigation leader and expands services
2023-03-28
Daniel Chia and his team are set to join the firm’s longstanding partner law firm, Prolegis, in Singapore.Continue Reading
Reminder: Asia’s Best Managed Companies 2023 – cast your vote!
2023-03-28
Here is your reminder that there is just one week left to vote.Continue Reading
Man fined for building illegal mezzanine level in top-floor unit to ‘optimise’ space
2023-03-28
The extra level went undetected for 11 years until authorities were tipped off. Continue Reading
Database integration announced
2023-03-28
The Labour Ministry has moved to integrate its workers’ database with the Education Ministry’s student database, in an effort to better meet the market’s labour demands.Continue Reading