Singapore

Interest in posh apartments picks up in 1H

131 units worth $5M and above were sold.

Lifebrandz slashes expenses by 14% to $2.13m

But its sales performance is still underwhelming.

Khong Guan's net profit sinks 95.3% to $58,000

Weakening Ringgit and a reduction in sales hurt its earnings.

Finance sector suffers manpower crunch as compliance costs rise: study

95% of finance leaders are having a hard time looking for applicants.

Singapore economy braces for a more turbulent period: DPM Tharman

Growth in the second half may fall lower beyond 1-2% range.

More Japanese firms to set up offices in Singapore: MTI minister

The city-state is looking to promote innovation-intensive activities.

Sapphire secures $92m Beijing metro contract

It is for the construction of a 20-station metro line.

4 mistakes SMEs make that can lead to business failure

I've met hundreds of SMEs and business owners… I've seen some rise and I've seen some fall. Some have gone on to have massive success on the international stage, and some are not doing too well. Some are attracting investor interest, and others are contemplating shutting down their business completely.

Yanlord snaps up 50% stake in Tianjin

Total cash consideration is at $4.1m.