SINGAPORE: Singapore and China urged an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as their top diplomats met in Beijing on Monday (May 25).
Singapore seeks to cut account opening time for rich to a month
Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.
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Singapore is riding the global AI investment boom but there are risks, says MTI
Risk of slowdown in chip production if Iran war is protracted and manufacturers start to face supply constraints. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 3-5% as electronics shipments power Q1 expansion
First quarter sees gains of 9.6%, following a 12.7% increase the previous quarter Read more at The Business Times.
MAS tell private banks in Singapore to shorten account opening time for the rich
Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.
High Court raps UOB over inconsistent legal positions on late mortgage payment charges
The High Court has criticised UOB for inconsistent legal stances on late mortgage payment charges, prompting a review of banking practices. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%, revises economic growth higher
Core inflation — which strips out prices of private transport and accommodation — came in at 1.4%, against estimates of 1.7%.
Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the ...
Singapore central bank working with industry group to streamline private bank account applications
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is working with the country's private banking industry group to shorten the time needed for wealthy individuals to open bank accounts, the bank's ...
Singapore Raises 2026 Exports Growth Forecast
Singapore raised its 2026 projection for non-oil domestic exports, bolstered by resilient artificial-intelligence demand, but flagged risks from a prolonged Middle East conflict and possible trade ...
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges
Singapore revises its 2026 key exports growth forecast upwards due to surging AI-related demand for electronics, despite global risks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore economy grows 6% y/y in Q1, above advance estimate
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy grew 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday, higher than an official advance estimate of 4.6%. On a ...
Strong first quarter can’t stop Singapore’s economic outlook from dimming; Thailand says no need for alarm over Singapore’s Covid spike: Singapore live news
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