Sign in Subscribe

Horizon Vision

Zelenskyy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Zelenskyy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy revealed that nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine, citing four signed agreements. These diplomatic efforts leverage Kyiv's expertise to secure energy supplies and markets for Ukrainian agricultural produce globally.

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 12)

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 12)

Indonesia targets $30B clean power exports to Singapore by year-end. Grab is boosting product development using AI, but experts caution that rapid corporate AI adoption must be matched by robust governance frameworks. SIA Engineering expects only moderate impact from the Middle East war.

Australia tackles property tax breaks, disappoints on budget deficit

Australia tackles property tax breaks, disappoints on budget deficit

Australia's Budget overhauls tax rules, targeting property investors by limiting negative gearing and changing capital gains taxes. It also allocates funds for fuel costs and infrastructure, aiming to boost economic resilience amid inflation concerns.

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 11)

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 11)

Singapore's national accountancy body established a task force to overhaul the financial reporting ecosystem. The group aims to improve how companies communicate their financial performance, business risks, and long-term value creation to investors and stakeholders.

China’s marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns

China’s marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns

China's marriage registrations dropped 6.2% in Q1, reaching about half of 2017 levels. This decline signals deepening demographic strain. The country faces a record-low birth rate and population decrease, underscoring major challenges for family planning and social stability.

Man gets jail for sending pork slices to 7 mosques

Man gets jail for sending pork slices to 7 mosques

A Singaporean man was sentenced to jail for sending pork slices and harassing letters to seven mosques. Upset over his job contract, he targeted a woman he blamed, an act the court deemed deeply offensive and inflammatory.

Private banks turn to health, wellness and education offerings to stand out in wealth management

Private banks turn to health, wellness and education offerings to stand out in wealth management

Private banks in Singapore are expanding beyond traditional wealth management. They now offer holistic lifestyle services, including advanced healthcare access, wellness programs, and education planning. This shift addresses the long-term, comprehensive needs of high-net-worth clients.

Middle East conflict forces Southeast Asia’s pivot to travellers from the region, but gaps remain

Middle East conflict forces Southeast Asia’s pivot to travellers from the region, but gaps remain

Due to Middle East conflict disruptions, Southeast Asia's tourism sector is pivoting sharply toward intra-Asia and short-haul travel. While demand remains robust, countries must manage structural gaps and intense regional competition.

India on Iran war: the costs of sitting still

India on Iran war: the costs of sitting still

India's neutrality during the Iran war tests its strategic autonomy. While critics call it paralysis, New Delhi balances complex ties to maintain geopolitical flexibility and economic stability.

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as ‘unacceptable’; oil prices jump

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as ‘unacceptable’; oil prices jump

Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal as "unacceptable," causing oil prices to surge sharply. The continued stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy fears, keeping regional tensions high amid ongoing conflict concerns.

Mary Chia faces more money woes amid legal proceedings and slimmer earnings

Mary Chia faces more money woes amid legal proceedings and slimmer earnings

Mary Chia Holdings faces mounting financial woes amid insolvency claims from creditor Fullink Capital over a $902k debt. The company also grapples with unresolved audit issues due to staff turnover and declining revenue, forcing it to pivot its business model for survival.

Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Tenerife, Spain, following a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials oversee the departure of nationals from various countries. All passengers were non-symptomatic, though they remain high-risk contacts.