Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments.

Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad (third right) with Singaporean Ambassador to Indonesia, Kwok Fook Seng (third left), at the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday (January 17, 2025). (ANTARA/HO-DPR RI/rst)

Super Bank’s backers also include app platform Grab Holdings and Singapore Telecommunications and KakaoBank Corp., according to its website. It traces its roots back to 1993, when it was known as PT Bank Fama International.

The city also led fintech funding in Q3 2024. In 2024, Singapore emerged as the top city contributing to fintech funding in Southeast Asia (SEA), raising a total of $995m, Traxcn reported. Jakarta followed with a wide margin at $242m,

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated on Monday that the recently established Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in

Singapore has retained its position as the country with the most powerful passport in the world, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index.

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE: When Indonesia stages its next general elections in 2029, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy could see fresh faces armed with new and exciting ideas vying for the presidency.

SINGAPORE: Singapore cemented its position as Southeast Asia’s (SEA) leading hub for fintech investment in 2024, raising an impressive $995 million, according to a report by Traxcn. The country outpaced its regional counterparts by a significant margin, with Jakarta securing second place at $242 million and Bangkok ranking third with $198 million.

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Singapore Art Week 2025 features 130 events and rising collector interest, showcasing Singapore’s growing role as a Southeast Asian art hub.

Known for her commitment to championing Southeast Asian contemporary art, Singaporean art collector Linda Neo, together with her husband Albert Lim, have built a collection that reflects the region’s cultural narratives and supports emerging and established artists alike.

Singapore-based data centre company Digital Edge has raised more than $1.6bn in new capital to support its platform expansion. A portfolio entity of Stonepeak, the company focuses on enhancing its interconnection and hyperscale edge data centres across Asia.