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3,000 bets get double payouts as Singapore bookmaker suffers technical glitch

State-controlled bookmaker Singapore Pools mistakenly issued double payouts on about 3,000 winning bets and failed to register roughly 13,000 others following a technical disruption” that lasted three hours.
February 13, 2026 | 04:24 pm PT

Thailand to confiscate $420M in scam-linked assets, including holdings tied to Cambodian kingpin Chen Zhi

Thailand is moving to confiscate US$420 million worth of assets connected to suspected cyber scam networks, including those tied to Cambodian kingpin Chen Zhi.
February 13, 2026 | 12:07 am PT

Singapore’s Chinese food restaurant Prince Coffee House to shut down after 50 years

Prince Coffee House, a restaurant selling Chinese food in Singapore, will close in the middle of this year, ending its 50-year service.
February 13, 2026 | 12:05 am PT

Grandsons of Singapore ‘rubber king’ Lee Kong Chian pay $53M for three luxury homes

Two grandsons of Singapore “rubber king” Lee Kong Chian are buying three luxury property units in high-end residential areas for SGD67 million (US$53 million).
February 12, 2026 | 04:00 pm PT

Dollar dips against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Thursday morning.
February 11, 2026 | 08:44 pm PT

China’s largest coffee chain Luckin launches premium store to take on Starbucks

China’s Luckin Coffee has launched a new premium outlet offering higher-priced drinks to step up competition with Starbucks.
February 11, 2026 | 02:15 am PT

Who are the 3 richest Vietnamese women?

Vietnam’s three female billionaires have a combined net worth of US$8.5 billion, with two of them added to the global rich list this year.
February 10, 2026 | 07:55 pm PT

Malaysian restaurant owner denies reusing leftovers for customers

The owner of a Malaysian restaurant has rejected claims that his outlet reuses leftover food after a video showing a worker washing food and sorting it into trays went viral.
February 10, 2026 | 04:11 pm PT

Malaysia urges durian growers to register varieties to protect brands and boost value

Malaysian farmers are being urged to register their durian varieties locally and internationally to protect their products and strengthen their branding.
February 10, 2026 | 04:08 pm PT

Vietnam gold prices inch up

Vietnam gold prices rose Tuesday morning despite a decline of the precious metal globally.
February 9, 2026 | 08:09 pm PT

Dollar slips against dong

The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning amid a decline against major peers.
February 9, 2026 | 08:09 pm PT

Chinese billionaire shifts from gold to betting against silver in $300M wager

A billionaire Chinese trader who built his fortune by riding gold’s rally has shifted focus to silver’s rapid rise, placing a wager on a price collapse that is now valued at nearly $300 million.
February 9, 2026 | 01:59 am PT

McDonald’s Malaysia to launch 100 new restaurants with $254M investment

McDonald’s Malaysia plans to invest RM1 billion ($254 million) over the next five years to roll out 100 new restaurants, upgrade existing outlets and boost its digital capabilities.
February 8, 2026 | 09:17 pm PT

Which is the most connected airport in Southeast Asia?

This airport ranks first in Southeast Asia for connectivity last year, recording more than 36,100 connections after climbing from second place in 2024.
February 8, 2026 | 04:20 pm PT

Vietnam gold prices gain

Vietnam gold prices increased Saturday morning, following the rebound of the precious metal on global markets.
February 7, 2026 | 12:59 am PT

Dollar jumps against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar surged against the dong on the black market Saturday morning despite a decline among major peers.
February 7, 2026 | 12:59 am PT

Singapore’s pig organ restaurant Authentic Mun Chee Kee to shut down after 15 years

Authentic Mun Chee Kee King of Pig's Organ Soup, a popular Singapore restaurant, will shut down after 15 years of operation due to financial difficulties.
February 5, 2026 | 03:38 pm PT

Which Asian country leads the world in household gold holdings?

Citizens in this country hold around 25,000 tonnes of gold, higher than the combined central bank holdings of the 10 top nations globally.
February 5, 2026 | 03:37 pm PT

Dollar declines against dong

The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning while making steady movements globally.
February 4, 2026 | 08:35 pm PT

Vietnam gold prices slide

Vietnam gold prices fell Thursday morning despite global rates' increase.
February 4, 2026 | 08:29 pm PT
 
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