As Indonesia continues to tighten oversight on employment, tax, and data protection rules, regional firms expanding from Singapore and Malaysia are turning to Employer of Record (EOR) solutions to manage local compliance obligations. Analysts say the shift reflects both the growing complexity of Indonesia’s regulatory environment and a broader effort among foreign investors to reduce […]
Happie’s 3rd Anniversary at Jewel Features Zoe Tay and $90K Dongfeng EV Prize
Happie, Singapore’s homegrown water purifier brand, is celebrating its third anniversary with a seven-day pop-up at Jewel Changi Airport from October 13 to 19, 2025. The celebrations will culminate on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a special appearance by Singapore’s queen of the screen, Zoe Tay, who will host an intimate sharing session before joining […]
Call for Singapore VCs, Firms, and Researchers to Partner with Cutting-Edge Japan’s Medtech Startups
Showcasing DNA damage analysis, BCI, and non-invasive diagnostics from Japanese universities. New opportunities for investment and clinical collaboration. Campus Create., Ltd. (Representitive Director: Megumi Takahashi; 1-5-1 Chofu-ga-oka, Chofu, Tokyo, inside the University of Electro-Communications) is Japan’s Technology Licensing Organizations with wide-area operations, supporting the technology transfer of university research seeds to industry for over 25 […]
Why Zoning and Business Codes Could Stall Indonesia’s Foreign Investment Boom
Indonesia has spent the past several years positioning itself as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign capital. Through reforms such as the Online Single Submission (OSS) system and the Positive Investment List under Presidential Regulation No. 10/2021, the government has pledged to reduce red tape and open more sectors to international investors. Yet, […]
Derani Yachts Expands into Malaysia with New Branch at Pangkor Marina
Opening ceremony officiated by Dato Mohd Radzi Manan, Chairman of MYBOS, marks new chapter for Derani Yachts with yacht viewings and community celebration. Pangkor Marina, Malaysia – 2nd September 2025 — Derani Yachts has officially opened its new Malaysia branch office at Pangkor Marina with a ceremony officiated by Dato Mohd Radzi Manan, Chairman of […]
21st FinTech Announces Strategic Investment In Payment for 〜 Enhance Cross-Border Payment Solutions in Asia and accelerate service integration 〜
21st Financial Technology Co., Ltd (Headquarter: Shibuya, Tokyo. CEO: Allan Chou. “21st FinTech”）, announced it has reached an agreement of capital and business alliance with Payment for, Inc. (Headquarter: Shibuya, Tokyo. Representative Director and President: Yuichiro Yamazaki. “Payment for”), a leading Japanese payment software service provider, on September 30th. Through this partnership, we will strengthen […]
VRITIMES Joins Forces with Top 10 Media Platforms in Singapore to Boost Content Reach and Visibility
Singapore, October 1, 2025 — VRITIMES, a leading media technology platform offering integrated press release creation and distribution services, has officially partnered with 10 selected media platforms in Singapore: sgbiztalk.com, tradehubsingapore.com, rafflesplacetrade.com, marinabaybiz.com, changitradehub.com, lioncityliving.com, singaporelifepulse.com, marinabayvibes.com, sglivingtrends.com, sentosaliving.com. Through this collaboration, press releases and news content created by VRITIMES will be widely distributed to readers across Singapore, enhancing the visibility of high-quality information from […]
Alkagesta Anchors in Singapore to Power Structured Growth Across APAC
Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house founded in 2018 in Malta, has officially announced the expansion of its operations into Singapore. This strategic move is backed by robust corporate governance, advanced trade finance capabilities, and comprehensive risk management solutions, reinforcing Alkagesta’s commitment to growth across the APAC region. The expansion underscores Alkagesta’s dedication to strengthening […]
The World’s First Product Combining Apple Watch and AI Note Bone Conduction Technology for Seamless Cross-Device Sync
SINGAPORE, 30 September 2025 – In today’s digital workplace, information and conversations are often dispersed across multiple devices — from video conferences on the computer, urgent calls on the phone, to spontaneous notes captured on a smartwatch. This fragmentation results in inefficiencies and creates “information silos”, posing a daily challenge for many professionals. Following the […]
New Book “Heart Selling” Elevates the Financial Advisory Profession with Experiences and Strategies from Top Advisors
Authored by five top financial practitioners and guided by industry veteran and Chief Editor Benjamin Ang, the book offers powerful insights on client service and elevating professional standards — showing financial advisors how to succeed with heart. Close to 200 financial advisors, agency leaders, and corporate leaders gathered in Singapore on 26 September 2025 for […]