Facility Overview The $123 million NSTIC (GaN) facility opened on June 26 in Singapore's one-north innovation hub. It's designed to give Singapore a competitive edge in advanced semiconductors using Gallium Nitride technology, with commercial operations slated to...

Alliance Bank Malaysia's implementation of SAS Asset and Liability Management (ALM) represents a landmark transformation in Southeast Asian banking risk management. This comprehensive analysis examines the technical, strategic, and regional implications of this...

With AI taking over more jobs and the economy moving at a snail’s pace, many people are feeling the pinch. Some find it hard to pay the bills or save up for emergencies. If you’re facing these challenges, you’re not alone. But there are ways to make things a little...

The completion of Netcompany Group A/S's DKK 1 billion acquisition of SDC A/S on July 1, 2025, represents one of the most significant IT sector transactions in the Nordic region, with far-reaching implications for global financial technology expansion, including...

Automated savings for travel funds represents a particularly compelling strategy in Singapore due to the nation's high savings propensity, advanced digital banking infrastructure, and strong travel culture. This analysis examines how Singapore residents can leverage...

The concept of "adulting classes" represents a critical bridge between formal education and practical life skills, particularly in financial literacy. In Singapore's unique socio-economic context, these programs take on added significance given the nation's high cost...

ABC Brickworks Food Centre always feels like a treasure hunt. On my latest visit, I found something new — San Xiang Bak Chor Mee. The stall wasn’t here the last time, and its warm lights drew me in at once. Craving something bold and different? The Daily Noodle...

Central Banks' Evolution Toward "Uncertainty-Aware" Monetary Policy The ECB's shift toward acknowledging "high baseline uncertainty globally" represents a fundamental transformation in central banking philosophy, moving from the traditional paradigm of projecting...

The global financial system is undergoing its most significant transformation since the post-World War II Bretton Woods era. After four decades of financial liberalization and globalization, major economies are pivoting toward "financial repression" - policies that...

The launch of Alltius Voice AI agents represents a paradigm shift in AI-powered customer service for financial institutions, moving from passive information providers to active transaction processors. This development has profound implications for Singapore's position...