At the start of 2020, Singapore introduced a new corporate entity structure, the Variable Capital Company (VCC), and by June the number of incorporated VCCs had grown to over 300. This has now sparked the interest of larger asset managers, and helped to further solidify Singapore’s reputation as a leading financial centre

The world’s largest ports are using technological advancements to move towards a vast ecosystem and a digitally enhanced global supply chain

With continued talk of a ‘great reset’ in this post-COVID-19 era a detailed examination shows us how international finance centres can thrive

Despite being postponed and moved to Singapore the World Economic Forum will still take place in 2021 and COVID-19 has ensured the central themes for discussion are brought sharply into focus

China’s weakened global position could be the blessing countries need to boost investment and grow their manufacturing sectors

Singapore’s latest stimulus package to support its coronavirus-battered economy brings its total cash injections to nearly $70.5bn

Many industries rely on the sand trade, but the valuable resource is often exported at the expense of local communities and the environment. Experts are warning that regulation must improve, or we risk pushing the material to the point of exhaustion

Trade conflicts have eroded the global supply chain and dented growth over the past year. For the export-reliant nation of Singapore, a worsening outlook has sparked fears of a recession

The company’s ambitious retail developments aim to create an effective mesh of both online and offline worlds for their customers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has revealed new plans to strengthen its status as one of the principal financial hubs in Asia

US authorities are planning to file criminal charges against Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the Malaysian 1MDB scandal

One in seven Singaporean SMEs are completely uninsured, reveals CEO Karl Hamann

Singapore’s SMEs are an integral part of its economy, but many don’t carry insurance. Correcting this deficiency has become a priority for QBE Singapore

It has been half a century since Singapore achieved full independence. In that time, a strong model of economic development has transformed the fortunes of the republic and its people

World Finance interviews Arthur Lang, Group CFO of CapitaLand, on Asia’s burgeoning real estate market and potential future investments