Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would erase effective returns. Where spreads are thin and ...
French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to a vending machine in what lawyers described as a social media stunt.
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
Singapore’s IPOs are returning – but why are so many trading below their offer prices?
Analysts explain the roles played by valuation, share allocation and price discovery. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore vs. Hong Kong: Who is winning the digital banking race?
Singapore's heavy digital users have already reached 35% of its retail banking population. Singapore and Hong Kong are both global epicentres for technology and finance, but one market is leading over the other in the field of digital banking. According to ...
Singapore’s central bank records S$20b profit for FY2025/26, driven by investment returns
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recorded a net profit of S$20.0 billion (RM63.2 billion) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
Time to sell or too late to buy? What to know about Singapore banks’ record share prices
Analysts say the decision to buy, hold or sell has less to do with price and more to do with why an investor owns the stock in the first place.
Crypto News: MemeToro Publishes Open-Source Framework Supporting Transparent AI-Powered Token Launches
According to the company, the AI Meme Launch Agent is being developed to continuously analyze cryptocurrency news, market trends, and social sentiment before generating complete memecoin concepts.
Singapore Selects Thales for Next-generation AI-powered Air Traffic Management System Serving One of Asia’s Busiest Airspaces
A next-generation system to support the growth of regional air traffic As Singapore prepares to meet rising demand for air travel, the NexGen ATMS will play a pivotal role in introducing a fully ...
Bank of Singapore uses agentic AI to speed up wealth client onboarding
The system, called HELIOS, is designed to simplify due diligence work and preparation of credit risk profiles for new clients.
FAR AI opens first international office in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FAR.AI, an independent nonprofit research organization dedicated to the trustworthy and secure development of advanced AI, today announced the opening of its ...
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this February 2026
February always passes in a flurry, and this year, it's bound to fly by exceptionally fast, with the Chinese New Year holidays smack dab in the middle of the month. In between reunion dinners and ...
HSBC to hire 200 specialists for new AI center in world’s second-richest country
HSBC will hire more than 100 artificial intelligence specialists and 100 wealth managers in Singapore, deepening investment in two areas central to the bank's Asian growth strategy as it expands ...
Singapore to go for the win against Vietnam in crunch ASEAN Championship clash
Singapore will be going for the win against Vietnam -- even though they might ultimately be satisfied with a draw.
DBS keeps Singtel’s target price at $5.46 following Optus stake sale talks
Sachin Mittal of DBS Group Research has kept his “buy” call and $5.46 target price on Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) after news that it is in talks to sell a significant minority stake in its ...
Consumer confidence remains resilient across ASEAN as Singapore records the strongest improvement in the region
ASEAN consumers remained optimistic about both the macroeconomic environment and their personal finances in 2026, with the UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Index ...