SINGAPORE (Aug 23): The Edge Singapore scooped up two awards at the SGX Orb Awards on Wednesday (Aug 21), after receiving five nominations across six categories. 

Ben Paul, our editor-at-large, won the Story of the Year — Securities award for a piece titled “Buffett’s methods ought to be as much of an inspiration to corporate boards as to investors” (Issue 881, May 13). Paul had compared the manner in which billionaire investor Warren Buffett reports the performance of Berkshire Hathaway to his fellow shareholders with the way the boards and top management of Singapore-listed companies engage the market. “In my view, investors are not drawn to Berkshire only because of Buffett’s enormously successful investment approach,” Paul wrote. “Many of them simply like being treated as real owners of the businesses under the group.”

The Edge Singapore wins big at SGX awards

Prudential’s Barry Stowe, who retired in Dec 2018, was the highest paid CEO among Singapore listed companies in 2018.

Besides being listed in London, Prudential has a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange since May 2010.

Who are the 40 highest-paid CEOs among Singapore's listed companies?

Genting Singapore independent director Koh Seow Chuan has been a board member since 2008. However, judging from his past behaviour, the retired renowned architect prefers not to hold shares in the company. According to a May 13 filing with the stock exchange, Koh sold all his 125,000 shares on May 10. The shares were awarded to him less than three months ago, as part of the company’s performance share scheme for its board of directors and employees.

Genting Singapore independent director Koh sells all his shares — as is his usual practice

Following an acquisition spree between 2012 and 2016, luggage maker Samsonite International has cemented its position as the market leader in the industry. With multiple brands and product ranges, the company’s focus now is to build on each of these acquisitions and grow a larger customer base.

Samsonite International digests acquisitions; upbeat on Asia’s growing travel market despite 1Q hiccup

The row over the palm oil industry and the detrimental effects it has on the environment has intensified in recent weeks, fired up by the European Union’s plan to curb the use of palm oil in biofuels. Significantly, biofuels only emerged in the last decade or so as another use for palm oil as the world looked for renewable sources of energy.

Pay up, or they give up

While the proposal by Teresa Kok, Malaysia’s minister of primary industries, to cap oil palm plantations in Malaysia at 6.5 million hectares by 2023 grabbed headlines in March, some environmentalists were uncomfortable with the target.

Greater transparency required to curb deforestation in Malaysia

After the longest Parliament sitting in Singa­pore to debate legislation, the city state passed a law that gives portfolio ministers — part of the group of political office holders in Singapore — the power to decide what amounts to news that is false and against the public interest, and order that it be either corrected or taken down.

What went on behind the passing of Singapore's new fake news law

If there is one thing that internet and app-oriented start-ups track closely regardless of the industry they operate in, it is the conversion rate. This metric measures how much user traffic is translated into a desired action, for instance, sales.

This startup plans to permanently integrate its offerings with Grab

With local brokerage firms already under siege from slumping commissions and waning investor interest, the ongoing trial of  John Soh Chee Wen and Quah Su-Ling in relation to the 2013 penny stock crash is unlikely to improve industry morale.

How responsible should brokerages be held for the 2013 penny stock crash?

In a TV interview on April 11, UBS economist Kelvin Tay blamed “political paralysis” in Malaysia for landing the country in an economic bind that includes a “current account deficit” of higher than 3.4%.

Pakatan Harapan's hope for Malaysia

SINGAPORE (April 18): When Malaysian engineering firm Serba Dinamik Holdings became the largest shareholder in systems integrator CSE Global last year, both parties talked about how they could work on projects together.

But one year on, no joint venture projects have been announced, as ...

Things looking up for CSE Global despite lack of JV projects with Serba Dinamik

Two mid-day announcements on April 4 by Hyflux and its rescuer SM Investments left both investors and market watchers confused. First, Hyflux cancelled the meetings to vote on a scheme of arrangement scheduled for April 5 and 8, because it claimed SMI had repudiated the restructuring agreement.

Hyflux rescue bid by SMI falls through amid conflicting statements

Tackling falsehoods has become a high priority for the Ministry of Law.

How Singapore's laws are evolving in the war against fake news

Over the last 20 years, Ivan Chee Yew Fei has been involved in various industries as founder and CEO of Webcon, a privately held diversified company in Malaysia. He led the company to expand into engineering and construction, property development, mining, trading of heavy machinery and investment holding. Now, as iron ore prices remain firm, Chee intends to grow the mining business under newly incorporated Fortress Minerals — by listing the latter on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange.

Iron miner Fortress Minerals lists; digs in to meet further demand from China

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): Federal Territories Amanah wants the opportunity to contest the Putrajaya parliamentary seat in the 16th General Election (GE16), while also targeting Titiwangsa and Labuan.

Amanah seeks to contest Putrajaya, Titiwangsa, Labuan in GE16

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): Claims that the signing of the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the government and the opposition involved bribery or corruption are unfounded but instead  it was intended to ensure political stability and to continue the institutional reform agenda.

Mujahid: Claim that CSA contains elements of corruption unfounded

(Nov 8): The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday, after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh

KRAKOW (Nov 7): A Polish gunman likely influenced by far-right ideology killed six people in the main square of the southern city of Krakow before police shot and arrested him, officials said on Saturday, adding that three more bodies were found in his home.

Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting

KULAI (Nov 8): The public must improve their digital literacy as the first line of defence against increasingly complex cyber threats, including online scams, the spread of malware and the misuse of artificial intelligence technology, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Better digital literacy needed to combat cyber threats — Teo

(Nov 8): China is expected to invest US$940 billion in energy in 2026, the most by any country, according to the Global Energy Transition Report 2026 released by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society, China Central Television reported Sunday.

China set to lead world in energy investment in 2026, CCTV says

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): The Ministry of Health (MOH) is awaiting laboratory analysis results and will conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd factory to verify compliance with the Food Act 1983 following complaints of alleged food poisoning involving the company's products.

MOH awaits lab analysis results of Gardenia products

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): A festive mood filled towns and cities across the country as Hindus ushered in Deepavali on Sunday with prayers, temple visits, family reunions and gatherings with friends and neighbours.

Hindus across Malaysia celebrate Deepavali with prayers, family reunions

MELAKA (Nov 8): Barisan Nasional (BN) must provide detailed evidence to support its claim that it had fulfilled 97% of the promises in its manifesto for the 15th Melaka State Election in 2021, said Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari.

Adly challenges BN to substantiate claim of 97% manifesto fulfilment

(Nov 8): China set a quota of 2,360 delegates for the Communist Party’s 21st national congress in 2027, 60 more than for the previous gathering, Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday, citing the party’s Organization Department.

China raises delegate count to 2,360 for 2027 party congress

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): The Ministry of Health (MOH) is awaiting laboratory analysis results and will conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd factory to verify compliance with the Food Act 1983 following complaints of alleged food poisoning involving the company's products.

As HNG Capital observes its 50th anniversary, siblings Datuk Sean H’ng Chun Hsiang and Datin Seri Jessica H’ng Hsieh Ling — group CEO and group CFO&nbsp;respectively — represent&nbsp;a new generation of Malaysian leaders who see legacy as something to continuously reinvent rather than merely protect.

Power move

(Nov 8): Kaiser Ng, the chief financial officer at Binance Holdings Ltd, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is leaving, the company announced just days after hackers stole more than US$6 billion in cryptocurrency from the platform.

Binance’s CFO leaves company in wake of US$6 bil crypto heist

WASHINGTON (Nov 7):&nbsp; US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to serve as White House press secretary and called on him to bring some fighters along as assistants "even though some are not from our country."

Trump says he wants UFC chief Dana White for White House press secretary

In City &amp; Country's Nov 9 cover story, we look into the progress of Warisan KL, an ambitious national initiative. Launched in May last year by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the initiative aims to rejuvenate and revitalise some of the most historically significant landmarks in Kuala Lumpur.&nbsp;

Keeping KL’s story alive

(Nov 8): Selling billions of dollars of corporate bonds on Election Day seemed like a real gamble.&nbsp;

But to Meta Platforms Inc, waiting seemed like an even bigger one.&nbsp;

The Facebook parent aimed to sell US$25 billion of bonds this quarter, and took the unusual step of...

Meta’s bond sale shows new reality for tech debt

TOKYO (Nov 8): An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring at least 20 people in Aichi Prefecture, Kyodo News reported, citing authorities.

Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes central Japan, leaving at least 20 injured

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): The Deepavali celebration&nbsp;should serve as a platform to strengthen unity, bridge gaps between communities and foster values of compassion and concern for those in need.

Anwar extends Deepavali greetings, calls for stronger national unity

KULAI (Nov 8): The public must improve their digital literacy as the first line of defence against increasingly complex cyber threats, including online scams, the spread of malware and the misuse of artificial intelligence technology, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

(Nov 8): China is expected to invest US$940 billion in energy in 2026, the most by any country, according to the Global Energy Transition Report 2026 released by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society, China Central Television reported Sunday.

(Nov 8): The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday, after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital.

Brazil has an unfortunate habit of disappointing. Despite the country’s exceptional natural-resource endowment, its growth trajectory resembles what Brazilians call the flight of a chicken (voo de galinha): a brief flutter followed by an inevitable fall back down to Earth. President Luiz Inácio L...

The New Global Economy: Another Crash Landing for Brazil’s Economy?

Large, growing budget deficits and rising public debt-to-GDP ratios in advanced economies are rattling markets. With interest rates on government debt having gone from near zero (and even negative, in some cases) to much higher levels, rising short- and long-term bond yields have cast doubt on th...

After the Storm: Can Bond Vigilantes Prevent the Next Debt Crisis?

MELAKA (Nov 8): State governments must work in tandem with the federal government to ensure that development plans and policies are implemented effectively, thereby bringing greater benefits to the people, said PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

Good state-federal relations crucial for development — Muhammad Kamil

KRAKOW (Nov 7): A Polish gunman likely influenced by far-right ideology killed six people in the main square of the southern city of Krakow before police shot and arrested him, officials said on Saturday, adding that three more bodies were found in his home.

(Nov 8): Australian home sales and auction clearance rates climbed, offering hopes of a recovery for a property market that has slumped as interest rates rose this year.

Australia home sales rise in fledgling sign of property recovery

MELAKA (Nov 8): Barisan Nasional (BN) must provide detailed evidence to support its claim that it had fulfilled 97% of the promises in its manifesto for the 15th Melaka State Election in 2021, said Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8):&nbsp;A festive mood filled towns and cities across the country as Hindus ushered in Deepavali on Sunday with prayers, temple visits, family reunions and gatherings with friends and neighbours.

(Nov 8):&nbsp;China set a quota of 2,360 delegates for the Communist Party’s 21st national congress in 2027, 60 more than for the previous gathering, Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday, citing the party’s Organization Department.

ASUNCION (Nov 7): A&nbsp;Paraguayan judge on Saturday ordered former President Santiago Peña held in pretrial detention at a military facility while prosecutors investigate his ties to digital lender ueno, whose collapse has left millions of customers struggling to access their accounts.

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