Thomas Li Tao
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Economy
Why Chinese companies are eyeing SGX again
Chinese firms are returning to Singapore for secondary listings under simplified A-share rules. While governance scandals linger in memory, regulators insist transparency and oversight matter more than the market of choice. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Thomas Li Tao reports.
Thomas Li Tao
27 Jan 2026
Economy
[Big read] Can ASEAN build its own battery future in a world powered by China?
As US–China competition reshapes global supply chains, batteries have become the next frontier of geopolitical power. With China dominating production, can ASEAN chart an independent course — or will it remain plugged into Beijing’s grid? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Thomas Li Tao speaks to academics and experts on the implications for ASEAN.
Thomas Li Tao
29 Oct 2025
Economy
China’s microdrama mogul: How COL is conquering global screens from Singapore
Digital content company COL (中文在线) has made its name as a popular microdrama platform in China, and now it is leveraging Singapore as its international business hub to expand its microdrama offerings globally. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Thomas Li Tao speaks with COL president Tong Zhilei to find out more.
Thomas Li Tao
09 Oct 2025