Around 300,000 Singaporean seniors from the “Pioneer Generation” will receive government top-ups ranging from SGD300 to SGD1,200 (US$234-937) each in July for their contribution to the country in its early days.
The first batch of apartments at the Deep Water Pavilia luxury residential project, built by a New World Development-led consortium in southern Hong Kong Island, sold out within hours at record-low prices.
Hong Kong pop star and actress Karen Mok Man-wai has purchased a high-end apartment in the city for HKD85 million (US$10.8 million), as celebrities and investors snap up prime properties at bargain prices.
Seedless lychees from China are selling at VND600,000-900,000 (US$23-35) per kilogram in Hanoi, much higher than the prices of traditional local varieties.
Lili Buffet, who is married to Warren Buffet’s grandson Howard Warren Buffett, is a fashion-forward finance leader who has dedicated years to humanitarian causes while building her career.
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have shut down two stores at Saigon Square for selling fake Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci products priced from as little as $6, as part of a crackdown on counterfeit goods.
Petra Ecclestone, British heiress and daughter of Formula 1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, is pulling her GBP175 million (US$201 million) mansion in London off the market.
Senior dealmaker in India are outearning their peers in Singapore and Hong Kong, as global firms boost salaries to secure top talent in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
Singapore‑based Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng was born into wealth and built a business empire spanning hotels, real estate and Formula 1 racing before being embroiled in a corruption scandal involving former transport minister S. Iswaran.
The Ministry of Construction has granted an air transport license to Sun Phu Quoc Company Limited (Sun PhuQuoc Airways), an airline brand invested in and developed by Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group.
Vietnam's National Assembly on Saturday approved a plan to raise the special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks from 65% to 90% by 2031, a move aimed at curbing consumption but one that adds further pressure on an already struggling industry.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rerouted its flights to steer clear of conflict zones, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew members as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran affect the global aviation industry.
Coffee exports hit a peak of US$4.7 billion in the first five months of this year, driven by a surge in shipments to major markets including the EU and the U.S. and record-high prices.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with leading Swedish corporations, including Ericsson, H&M, SYRE, and AstraZeneca in Stockholm on June 13 to foster their investment and cooperation with Vietnam, as part of his official visit to Sweden.
Vietnam’s gold market is poised for more competition and brands as eligible banks and enterprises will soon be permitted to import raw gold and produce gold bars.
Once dominated by discounts, flash sales, and free shipping on double-day events like June 6, Sept. 9, or Nov. 11, Vietnam's e-commerce landscape is undergoing a noticeable transformation to provide more engaging, experience-driven shopping environments.
Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, has become China’s 10th richest man as the toy maker’s Labubu dolls take the world by storm, boosting his net worth to US$22.7 billion.
As the world’s billionaires prepare to pass on their wealth, in many cases to charity, their children are set to play a larger role, with many ending up carrying out philanthropic promises made long before they were ready to lead.
Singapore’s government is exchanging a plot of land in one of its most expensive residential areas with the eldest son of Malaysia’s billionaire king for a larger vacant lot owned by his family for over a century.
Property developer City Developments Limited, controlled by Singapore's billionaire Kwek family, has recently agreed to sell its majority stake in the US$2.1 billion South Beach complex in the city-state.
Chinese automobile company Geely will build its Vietnam factory as planned despite its chairman’s recent warning of a global “overcapacity” and halted expansion.
Ong Beng Seng, who is scheduled to plead guilty on July 3 in a corruption case involving Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran, is known for bringing Formula One racing to the city-state and ranking among its richest tycoons.
Vietnam is ready to further open its market and offer additional incentives for U.S. exports, and hopes for corresponding steps from the U.S. side, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on June 11 approved the Ministry of Construction's proposal to grant an air transport business license to the Sun PhuQuoc Airways Co. Ltd.
The closure of Jetstar Asia on July 31 will affect at many flights between Asian destinations, but affected customers are eligible for a refund or a change of service.
Over 500 Jetstar Asia staff set to lose their jobs due to the Singapore-based carrier’s closure will receive a redundancy payment of four weeks’ salary for each year they have worked there.
Agricultural experts have suggested using AI to address the issue of chemical residues in Vietnamese durians to improve quality control and boost exports.
Singapore-based Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng, who is credited with bringing Formula One to Singapore, is scheduled to plead guilty on July 3 in a high-profile corruption case involving former transport minister S. Iswaran.
Australian airline Qantas announced Wednesday it will shut down its loss-making budget carrier Jetstar Asia on July 31, citing rising operational costs, higher Changi Airport fees, and intense regional competition.
Over 65% of fresh graduates in Malaysia start their careers earning less than RM3,000 (US$708) per month, barely enough to cover basic needs, according to a report.
The Malaysian city, in June, hosted a durian competitionfeaturing local farmers, attracting around 1,000 visitors who were treated to complimentary tastings of premium durians.
A conference jointly organized by Chicilon Media and NielsenIQ on June 5 brought together nearly 100 experts to explore market trends, consumer behavior, and media solutions in the technology and home appliance industry.
Emerging as a model for eco-industrial development, Prodezi Industrial Park is positioning itself to accelerate green economic growth and become a strategic hub for global investors.
Terumo Vietnam Medical Equipment (Terumo Vietnam) and Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam signed a two-year cooperation agreement to strengthen the capabilities of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in interventional cardiology.
Starbucks China will lower the prices of some of its iced drinks by an average of 5 yuan ($0.70) across the country, the company announced on Monday, as competition intensifies and consumers become more cautious about spending.
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast's revenue soared by nearly 150% year-on-year to VND16.306 trillion (US$656.5 million) for the first quarter of 2025.
Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of private conglomerate Vingroup and Vietnam’s richest man, has gifted automaker VinFast VND20.5 trillion (US$790 million) between November and May.
