
When One Door Closes: Singapore’s Food Delivery at a Quiet Turning Point
Deliveroo will cease Singapore operations on March 4 after 11 years, and analysts say fewer platforms may gently lead to higher delivery fees and fewer discounts. CNA

Deliveroo will cease Singapore operations on March 4 after 11 years, and analysts say fewer platforms may gently lead to higher delivery fees and fewer discounts. CNA

Asia’s largest banks, including DBS, OCBC, UOB, CIMB and SMFG, are preparing bids for HSBC’s Indonesian retail assets, with offers due mid-March and valuations above US$200M.

Seatrium doubled its FY2025 earnings to SG$323.6M on higher revenue and better margins, with robust order books and strategic cost discipline shaping its turnaround.

Applications from fresh graduates to Singapore’s industry traineeships have fallen by about 90%, reflecting a stronger job market, shifting career expectations, and evolving hiring pathways.

The Long John Silver’s outlet at Tampines Mall will close in March, marking the exit of a longtime tenant and reflecting ongoing retail shifts in Singapore’s suburban shopping hubs.

Astrindo (BIPI) has formed a cooperation with a partner linked to an ENRG subsidiary, with Bakrie-linked interests involved. The partnership reflects strategic alignment in Indonesia’s energy and resource sector.

Jumbo has reportedly entered South Korea’s box office rankings as the sixth highest-performing international film in its category, marking a notable overseas milestone for Indonesian cinema.

Nvidia and other tech stocks powered a Wall Street rally Wednesday, lifting major U.S. indexes and helping erase earlier weekly losses as investors looked toward earnings and renewed confidence.

Air New Zealand has reported a multi-million-dollar first-half loss, citing cost pressures and uneven demand, while maintaining that forward bookings and long-term strategy remain intact.

Sky bought a struggling company for $1; six months later it values the asset at $34.4 million, highlighting how strategy and market perception can rapidly reshape corporate worth.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s opposition party, has praised the importance of maintaining strong ties with China, advocating for a reset in relations as Berlin navigates complex global dynamics.

Fruit and vegetable movement controls were imposed in Auckland after an Oriental fruit fly was detected, as officials act swiftly to protect New Zealand’s horticultural industry.

A Gisborne farmer identified as New Zealand’s largest GST fraudster has had NZ$16 million in assets confiscated after courts ruled the wealth was derived from criminal tax schemes.

Australia’s private capital expenditure rose modestly in late 2025, led by renewable energy and structures investment, strengthening business confidence and supporting central bank policy.

AI consultancy start‑ups are using generative tools to automate traditional tasks, cutting bureaucratic delays and reshaping how consulting services are delivered amid broader industry shifts.

Prysmian achieved its strongest year yet in 2025, with record profit, margin expansion and organic growth across key segments, reinforcing its strategic direction and future outlook.

The Nasdaq climbed more than 1% as investors focused on Nvidia earnings, with broader markets posting gains amid continued optimism in AI-driven tech stocks.

Trump proposed a new retirement plan in his 2026 State of the Union, offering federal matching for up to $1,000 annually to help 54 million workers without employer-sponsored savings.

HENSOLDT’s 2025 financial year delivered a record order intake and expanded backlog, boosting revenue and profitability, and confirming a sustained growth trajectory in the defence electronics market.

U.S. carmakers face strategic challenges with shifting EV demand, policy changes, and global competition; they are recalibrating long‑term plans but survival remains tied to adaptation and innovation.

Africa’s startup equity funding rose about 24% in 2025 but still made up only around 0.4% of global venture capital, highlighting strong local growth amid limited global share.

The S&P 500 posted back-to-back gains as the Dow jumped 300 points, with Nvidia’s rise lifting tech stocks and helping steady broader market sentiment.

China has placed 20 Japanese entities on a dual-use export blacklist, tightening controls on sensitive technologies amid broader regional and economic tensions.

Kalshi, a regulated prediction market, publicly detailed insider trading cases, suspending and fining a YouTube editor and a political candidate to uphold fair trading standards.