UNBELIEVABLE: 19 | History Defined

Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion

Oman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion, supported by a lower cost base and oneworld alliance membership, follows a failed attempt nine years ago. The airline is also considering new non-stop flights to North…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Webull acquires Pi for nearly B3bn

Thailand's securities industry is in the spotlight again after Webull, the Florida-based global digital investment platform, announced its nearly 3-billion-baht acquisition of Pi Securities, making a fast entry into the highly regulated capital market.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

Broken-hearted await Lullaboy's Bangkok comeback

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter Lullaboy will make his Bangkok comeback at Artspace Bantadthong, Banthat Thong Road, on July 28 at 8pm.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

DBS completes $1 billion synthetic securitisation in first for a Singapore bank

Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group, has successfully completed a groundbreaking synthetic securitisation deal involving a $1 billion corporate loan portfolio. This innovative transaction allows investors to share credit risk, enabling DBS to manage its capital more efficiently and free up resources for expanded client financing across the region. The move…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Who is Ramu Palani Velu, an Indian-origin businessman in Singapore, who left 400 workers unpaid and attempted to escape?

Numerous Indian and Bangladeshi workers in Singapore are grappling with financial distress after their employer, Ramu Palani Velu, disappeared, leaving them unpaid for months. Velu, a businessman of Indian descent and head of multiple firms, has returned for questioning and is assisting authorities. The Singapore government has committed to finding…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking ‌to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

IIT Alumni to provide AI training to migrant workers in Singapore

Supported by the Indian High Commission (HCI), the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association - Singapore (IITAAS) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC).

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Director who left over 400 Indian, Bangladeshi migrants unpaid returns to Singapore: Minister

An Indian-origin permanent resident, accused of abandoning over 400 migrant workers without pay, has returned to Singapore. His passport has been impounded as authorities vow strict enforcement of labor laws. Support is being provided to the affected workers, with efforts underway to secure new jobs for them, and many are…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

UAE expands visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries, offering eligible travellers up to 60-day stay

Indian and Filipino passport holders can now enjoy easier entry into the UAE with an expanded visa-on-arrival program. Previously requiring visas from select Western nations, eligible travelers now benefit from this facility if they hold valid visas or residency from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, or South Korea. This…

The Times of India · Jun 27

Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'

A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz. The 21 crew members and cargo remain unharmed. Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority condemned the "unprovoked" incident, which occurred as the ship was leaving the strait. The…

The Economic Times · Jun 26