‘Singapore has lost a legend’: Tributes pour in for Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo

The Creative Technology chairman and CEO died on Jan 4 at the age of 67.

Creative shares spike following news of CEO Sim Wong Hoo’s death

The company's share price rose by nearly 25% and closed at S$1.76 on Thursday (Jan 5).

Malaysia’s Sabah state announces stricter entry rules for travellers from China

From Jan 8, travellers from China are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and produce a negative test result taken within 48 hours of departure before they are allowed to enter Sabah.

Hong Kong to reopen China border with 60,000 quota from Jan 8

Travellers crossing the border will still be required to present a negative nucleic acid test result taken 48 hours before departure.

Taiwan shipping company Evergreen gives year-end bonuses of up to 52 months: Reports

South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank also announced it would hand out 1,000% of base salaries as bonuses to its employees for the year 2022.