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New Singapore scam trend sees victims handing gold bars to fraudsters

New Singapore scam trend sees victims handing gold bars to fraudsters

Victims are increasingly persuaded to purchase gold bars and hand them over to scam syndicates, as such transactions are harder for authorities to trace, Singapore police said.
Singapore’s richest 5% own one-third of total household wealth

Singapore’s richest 5% own one-third of total household wealth

‘Musang King belongs to Malaysia,’ minister says as country moves to protect brand

‘Musang King belongs to Malaysia,’ minister says as country moves to protect brand

Thai rice exports fall sharply in January

Thai rice exports fall sharply in January

Thailand's rice exports fell sharply in January, raising concerns that the country’s total exports for the year could hit a five-year low due to the appreciating baht and intensifying global competition.
February 26, 2026 | 04:29 pm GMT+7
Malaysia welcomes record air passenger traffic in January

Malaysia welcomes record air passenger traffic in January

Malaysia Airports’ local network recorded 9.4 million passenger movements in January, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
February 26, 2026 | 04:28 pm GMT+7
Hanoians queue for hours to buy gold ahead of God of Wealth Day

Hanoians queue for hours to buy gold ahead of God of Wealth Day

People in Hanoi have been forming long queues ahead of Thursday’s God of Wealth Day, with many waiting several hours to buy gold.
February 25, 2026 | 06:47 pm GMT+7
Singaporeans label cost-of-living vouchers ‘band-aid’ solution

Singaporeans label cost-of-living vouchers ‘band-aid’ solution

While government-issued vouchers have been welcomed, many Singaporeans believe more comprehensive action is needed to tackle rising prices and living expenses instead of short-term relief, according to online comments.
February 25, 2026 | 02:53 pm GMT+7
Chinese travelers rank as top spenders at Asian airports

Chinese travelers rank as top spenders at Asian airports

Travelers from China are spending more at airports in Asia than their peers in the region, a new study has found.
February 25, 2026 | 11:55 am GMT+7
Durian prices surge to 3-year high at $5.9 per kg

Durian prices surge to 3-year high at $5.9 per kg

Prices of grade A (highest quality) Monthong durian have doubled from a year ago to VND155,000 (US$5.93) per kilogram at the farm gate, the highest level in three years.
February 25, 2026 | 07:28 am GMT+7
Hanoi metro ridership up over 32% during Tet

Hanoi metro ridership up over 32% during Tet

Hanoi’s two urban railway lines handled over 243,000 passenger trips over the nine days of Tet starting Feb. 14, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 32% compared to Tet 2025.
February 24, 2026 | 10:37 am GMT+7
Real estate and construction grads top starting salary chart at $2,100 per month

Real estate and construction grads top starting salary chart at $2,100 per month

Graduates starting out in real estate and construction can earn up to VND55 million (US$2,100) per month, the highest entry-level pay among 15 industries surveyed by recruitment firm Navigos Group.
February 23, 2026 | 11:50 am GMT+7
Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Durians from Malaysia are slowly gaining a foothold in South Korea, attracting interest from food enthusiasts and online shoppers as a premium niche product.
February 23, 2026 | 12:04 pm GMT+7
Durian prices jump above $5.4 per kg after Tet

Durian prices jump above $5.4 per kg after Tet

Many durian traders in Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have resumed operations after the Tet holidays, with buying prices climbing to as high as VND140,000 (US$5.4) per kilogram.
February 22, 2026 | 08:34 pm GMT+7
Japan's Osaka receives 21kg of golds worth $3.6M to fix water system

Japan's Osaka receives 21kg of golds worth $3.6M to fix water system

Osaka has received an unusual donation – 21kg of gold – to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub announced on Feb 19.
February 22, 2026 | 08:45 am GMT+7
After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%

After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
February 22, 2026 | 08:08 am GMT+7
Chinese ‘aunties’ lead gold buying boom

Chinese ‘aunties’ lead gold buying boom

The surge in gold demand in China is being driven by small-scale Chinese investors who bet on the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties and the lack of better investment assets.
February 21, 2026 | 11:12 am GMT+7
Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy

U.S. President Donald Trump responded with fury to Friday's Supreme Court ruling that he lacked the power to unilaterally set tariffs on imports, denouncing individual justices as he vowed to continue a global trade war that has kept the world on edge for a year.
February 21, 2026 | 09:49 am GMT+7
Malaysia’s Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link tickets expected at US$4–5.5

Malaysia’s Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link tickets expected at US$4–5.5

One-way tickets on the upcoming Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to cost between S$5 and S$7 (US$3.95–US$5.50), Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced.
February 21, 2026 | 08:07 am GMT+7
Malaysia’s durian setback: Prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus

Malaysia’s durian setback: Prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus

Malaysian durian growers reaped large profits over the past decade as demand from China surged, but a shift in consumer preferences now leave farmers with mounting stock.
February 21, 2026 | 07:42 am GMT+7
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in pork consumption

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in pork consumption

Vietnam ranks fourth in the world and first in Southeast Asia in pork consumption with nearly 39 kg per person in 2025, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Domestic Market Management and Development.
February 16, 2026 | 07:00 am GMT+7
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