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Indonesia's next leader faces challenges
Oped, Collins Chong Yew Keat, Published on 29/02/2024
» Prabowo Subianto's electoral victory is expected, especially since he named Gibran Rakabuming, President Joko Widodo's eldest son, as his running mate. The "Jokowi effect" is firmly driving an upward momentum of support.
Singapore Ladies Masters gets Trust Golf's backing
Sports, Calvin Koh, Published on 09/06/2023
» Singapore: The Singapore Ladies Masters, presented by Trust Golf, will make its debut on the China Ladies Professional Golf Association (CLPGA) when it tees off at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from July 6-8.
Asian companies must 'act now'
Oped, Koh Matsuki, Published on 26/01/2023
» Some of Japan's biggest energy and resource companies are pushing full steam ahead to expand fossil fuel projects across Asia. But banks across Asia and corporate Japan -- including Mitsubishi, Mizuho Bank and J-Power -- are feeling the heat from major investors calling for greater action to tackle the climate crisis.
Singapore greens the investment landscape
Oped, Joel Chong, Published on 20/01/2022
» 'Overall, it's a good thing to have," said Khoo De Wan. He was speaking of Singapore's Environmental, Social and Governance standards, or ESG, which listed companies in the nation must abide by. The local resident and investor added, "It may help to bring in more business, but by itself it's not enough to make a company an investable company. That's my thinking."
A Cash-Strapped Corner of China Finds a Financial Tonic--Hard Liquor
Business, Chong Koh Ping, Published on 10/08/2021
» China's biggest liquor company, a favorite of international investors, has become a financial lifeline for the underdeveloped southern region where it is based.
NYSE to Delist Chinese Telecom Carriers After Rejecting Appeals
Business, Chong Koh Ping & Alexander Osipovich, Published on 10/05/2021
» China's big three telecom carriers lost their appeals against being kicked off the New York Stock Exchange, which moved to delist them to comply with an investment ban introduced by former President Donald Trump.
Upbeat Patty ready for home challenge
Sports, Calvin Koh, Published on 03/05/2021
» SINGAPORE: Major winner Patty Tavatanakit is ready to establish herself as a strong contender for this week's Honda LPGA Thailand after enjoying a tied-third finish at the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore on Sunday.
Major champ Patty cynosure of all eyes
Sports, Calvin Koh, Published on 29/04/2021
» Singapore: Newly crowned major winner Patty Tavatanakit is delighted to be back at Sentosa Golf Club for the US$1.6 million HSBC Women's World Championship, which tees off today.
Shipping containers plunge overboard as supply race raises risks
By Ann Koh of Bloomberg News, Published on 27/04/2021
» SINGAPORE: Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tyres to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors.
Nerves of steel lead Kuchar to triumph
Sports, Calvin Koh, Published on 20/01/2020
» SINGAPORE: American Matt Kuchar put up an inspirational performance that demonstrated his mental fortitude when he overcame a calamitous triple-bogey on the seventh hole by charging back with three birdies on his back-nine to win the Singapore Open on Sunday.