The Singapore dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session amid risk-off sentiment driven by the growing Middle East conflict.
Singapore Conducts Emergency Drill Ahead of Methanol-Fuelled Cruise Debut
Authorities and industry partners tested response procedures before the maiden sailing of the cruise industry's first methanol-fuelled vessel from Singapore.
Singapore Airlines S$50 Off Return Flights with DBS/POSB Promo Code (10 – 16 Mar 2026)
Exclusive DBS/POSB Cardmember Flight Deal ✨. From 10 Mar 2026, 1000hrs (GMT+8), eligible DBS and POSB Credit or Debit Cardholders can enjoy S$50 off per passenger on qualifying ...
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan receives S$9.6 million pay package for 2025, in first year at helm
This compares with the S$17.6 million remuneration received by former CEO Piyush Gupta in 2024, his final full year in the role, before Tan took over in March 2025 Read more at The Business Times.
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan earns $9.6 mil in FY2025; predecessor Piyush Gupta paid $4.2 mil
In her first CEO reflections, Tan said the bank will continue leveraging its core strengths as a “dependable, diversifier, digital and disruptor bank” amid a volatile environment.
DBS says AI generated $1 bil as CEO sees agentic AI systems ahead
The Singapore lender is embedding AI across operations while expanding its push into tokenisation and cross-border finance.
AI Labs Introduces AI-Assisted Crypto Trading Platform Focused on Data Analysis and Automated Execution
A crypto project called AI Labs (ticker: AIX) is building an AI-enabled platform that combines visual reasoning, narrative intelligence, and automated execution to help users interpret market data and ...
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 awards in Singapore
Ernst & Young (EY) is now taking in nominations for its 25th Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) 2026 awards in Singapore. Nominations will open till April 10. This year’s theme is “The Shapers”, which ...
In Singapore, talk of bids for UOB Asset Management underscore city state’s draw as gateway into Southeast Asia
Established in 1986, UOB Asset Management oversees about S$41 billion (US$32.07 billion) of assets. In addition to Singapore, it operates in four neighbouring Southeast Asian nati ...
Jazz festival, Armenian Street Party: Events to attend in Singapore this March 2026
March brings a fresh lineup of events in Singapore, from major art exhibitions and live music sessions to film screenings and limited-time dining experiences. The month also marks International ...
How OCBC backs women entrepreneurs with financing and networking support
Under the Women Unlimited programme, founders can tap up to S$100,000 and attend customised workshops Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s crow population rose to 160,000 in 2024: NParks
The number of crows in Singapore grew by more than 20 times over less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.On Feb 23, the authorities announced that they planned to resume the shooting of crows ...
Singapore wellness club owned by UOB CEO’s son to shut after 5 years
Trapeze Rec Club, a boutique wellness player in Singapore owned by a son of UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong, is shuttering later this month after five years of operations.
Smart Reads of the Week: Singapore Dividend Stocks, DBS vs OCBC, and Inflation-Proof Investing Ideas
This week’s Smart Reads looks at stocks that could help protect wealth from inflation, a DBS vs OCBC showdown, and dividend opportunities beyond the STI. We also highlight Asian growth plays and ...
Police order Meta to disable posts showing man stepping on Quran in Singapore
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued Disabling Directions (DD) under the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 (OCHA) to Meta over a video of a man stepping on a Quran in Singapore, said the Ministry ...
Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came
In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.