The Singaporean government will begin taxing the airfare of travelers departing from the country to compensate for the use of eco-friendly fuel.
Singapore must take bolder steps to keep thriving as a global financial hub: Piyush Gupta
Several blockchain and tokenisation pilots remain on an experimental level, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ripple’s Singapore Expansion: How MAS Approval Could Drive XRP to $4 by Q2 2026
Ripple's expanded Singapore license opens pathways for XRP to $4 by Q2 2026. MAS approval drives institutional adoption across Southeast Asia.
Singapore Is in Perfect Position to Court AI Companies From China
With China facing advanced chip and equipment bans from the United States, Singapore is an increasingly attractive place for Asia-based talent to set up AI companies. Singapore is once again ...
Singapore ranks 3rd in Asia-Pacific for billionaire wealth
Singapore has 55 billionaires, who boast a combined wealth of US$258.8 billion in 2025, the third highest figure in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report has found.
Double SEA Games bronzes for Singapore’s badminton teams after losses to Thailand and Indonesia
In the first doubles, Thailand's Benyapa Aimsaard and Supissara Paewsampran cruised past Jin Yu Jia and Li Zheng Yan 21-6, 21-10 to extend Thailand's lead. Experienced world number 8 Ratchanok Intanon ...
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Explore insights into Singapore's separation from Malaysia with "The Albatross File," revealing decisions that led to independence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Real Estate Market Outlook to 2028 with CapitaLand, City Developments Limited (CDL), Frasers Property, UOL Group, and Mapletree Investments Leading the $46 Billion …
Dublin, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Singapore Real Estate Market Outlook to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In 2023, the Singapore Real Estate Market was ... ( read original story ...)
Winning Secrets: How HSBC Singapore translates vision into action through inclusive and holistic wellness
"By prioritising holistic wellness, we have not only fostered a healthier work environment but also driven sustainable business success and employee fulfillment," shares Vishesh Dimri, Head of People ...
OCBC invests in low-carbon steel in Malaysia’s Sabah
The investment is for the development of a hot briquetted iron plant, which will be part of South-east Asia’s largest integrated low-carbon steel plant Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore: More Than 17,000 Cartons of Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Seized in Largest Haul of 2025; 4 Arrested
Offenders may face fines of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, imprisonment of up to six years, or both.
Viral post triggers India vs Singapore work culture debate after man says, ‘Had to invent tragedy to get Friday off’
A machine learning engineer working in Singapore said he no longer has to “invent tragedies” just to take a Friday off. Instead of requesting time off with excuses, he said he simply informs his ...
DBS recognised as Global Bank of the Year by The Banker; bets big on investment in new tech
DBS has been named Global Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker, part of the Financial Times Group, at the publication’s annual Bank of the Year awards announced on December 4. This is the bank’s third ...
The Clementi Mall sale: Property firm Elegant Group and the family behind it
Elegant Group is linked to Guangzhou’s Grantral Group, believed to be run by the Zhao family. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore hotels are shifting towards equilibrium: DBS
DBS Group Research is in the view that Singapore hotels are shifting towards an equilibrium in a Dec 6 report. The country’s tourism rebound is currently entering a “late-cycle phase”, with Ytd ...
Singapore consumer watchdog raps Courts, Prism+ for misleading website features
The watchdog urges consumers to review their shopping carts, verify payment amounts and question urgency claims Read more at The Business Times.