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Alexander Wong: From Credit Suisse to Citi – Shaping Investment Banking in Asia

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

In a recent development, Alexander Wong, ex-managing director of the now-inoperative Credit Suisse, has taken up a new role at Citi’s investment banking division in Asia. Alexander Wong Joins Citi’s…

Yirong Wee Ascends to CEO Role at PROPEL: Singlife’s One-Stop Service Center Celebrates Year of Success

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

Insurer Singlife’s comprehensive shared service center, PROPEL, has announced a change in leadership one year after its inception. Yirong Wee has assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding…

Former Bank of Singapore Executive Joins Standard Chartered to Helm New Greater China Team

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

In the latest series of industry movements, Hu Hong, previously an executive at the Bank of Singapore, has migrated to Standard Chartered. At Standard Chartered, his new role involves the…

UBS’s Bold Leadership Move to Unlock Post-Integration Value in 2026: Beatriz Martin at the Helm

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

UBS is on the verge of a critical phase in its historic integration with Credit Suisse, signified by a strategic leadership change. Since the beginning of 2026, Beatriz Martin has…

2026 Health Sector Boom: Five Key Drivers Powering a Robust Year in Healthcare

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

The healthcare industry is entering the new year with a strong momentum, backed by increased transparency surrounding government healthcare policies and a surge of investor interest. The sector’s future earnings…

Globe and NCS Seal PHP 1.73B Joint Venture, Boosting Yondu’s Digital Services Capability in Asia Pacific

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

Globe Telecom Inc. has finalized its business arrangement with Singapore-based company, NCS Pte. Ltd., through their joint venture with Yondu Inc., valued at PHP 1.73 billion. This venture was first…

Singtel Pioneers Singapore’s First 50 Gbps Fiber Broadband Trial, Ushering in New Era of Ultra-High-Speed Connectivity

Mei Ling Tan January 7, 2026

Singapore’s premier telecommunications company, Singtel, has initiated the country’s inaugural 50 Gbps fiber broadband technical trial. The aim of this groundbreaking move is to fortify the fixed connectivity infrastructure of…

Tupperware Makes a Retail Return to Singapore

HP January 7, 2026

The kitchen icon that revolutionised food storage is making a return to the heart of Singaporean homes. Fackelmann Housewares, the exclusive distributor in Singapore, is proud to announce the official…

“Wings for Leaders”: Vietjet’s SkyBoss returns with a refined premium travel experience

Aiman Qayyum Anas Adlan January 7, 2026

Vietjet is reintroducing its premium fare class, SkyBoss, offering Singapore passengers a refined and seamless travel experience on key routes between Singapore and Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,…

Sushi Tycoon ‘Tuna King’ Shells Out Record $3.2M for Massive Bluefin at Tokyo’s Prestigious Auction

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

A sushi entrepreneur from Japan, who goes by the moniker “The Tuna King”, set a new record when he purchased a colossal bluefin tuna for an unprecedented 510.3 million yen…

Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Soar: $10B Target in Sight for 2026 Amid Global Trade Growth

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

According to industry experts, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit the $10 billion mark as early as 2026, provided the current pace is sustained and structural issues are resolved.…

Vietnam’s Economy Soars with 8.02% GDP Growth in 2025, Claiming Second Highest Spot in Two Decades

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

The Vietnamese economy experienced significant growth in the last year, with an impressive rate of 8.02%, marking the second-highest growth rate in the past 15 years. This growth was primarily…

Rising to the Top: Clark International Airport Corporation Paves the Way for Next-Gen Logistics Hub in the Philippines

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is taking decisive steps to establish the Clark Civil Aviation Complex (CAC) as the Philippines’ next central hub for cargo and logistics. This development…

Thai Giant Central Retail Waves Goodbye to Vietnam’s Electronics Market, Selling Nguyen Kim Amid Mounting Losses

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

Thai conglomerate Central Retail has finalized the sale of its entire share in Nguyen Kim Electronics, signifying its departure from the consumer electronics industry in Vietnam following successive years of…

Singapore Retail Boom: Record 5.8% Jump in Sales Marks November’s Highpoint of 2025

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

In November, Singapore’s retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, saw an upswing of 5.8%, making it the most substantial rise recorded for the year 2025. Singapore’s Retail Landscape Data provided by…

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