(Reuters) - The British government has signed a partnership with Singapore to grow its economy and enhance shared security, Downing Street said on Friday, adding it was the UK's first treaty since ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore Household Wealth, Singapore Corporate Awards and Keppel REIT
The heavy weightage towards REITs signifies its growing importance to Singapore’s stock market. At the moment, there are six REITs in the STI, including CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U), ...
‘His wisdom and foresight shaped our key policies’: Tributes pour in following death of ex-finance minister Richard Hu
Former Cabinet minister and Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau died on Friday. He was 96. His death was disclosed in a Facebook post on Friday night by Deputy Prime ...
Tax revenue gets bumper rise of 13.1% to $68.6b amid post-pandemic economic recovery
GST revenue made up the third-largest share of Iras’ revenue collection, at 20.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore reveals upgraded F-16 jets can fire Python-5 missiles
An information board showcasing the upgraded aircraft also lists other weapons the Republic of Singapore Air Force is using.
Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu dies aged 96
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat paid tribute to Dr Hu, who was Singapore's Finance Minister from 1985 to 2001.
CNA Explains: Why is Singapore at risk of a surge in dengue cases?
Following news that Singapore is at risk of a surge in dengue cases, CNA looks at what causes an outbreak to happen and why certain areas are more susceptible to dengue.
Richard Hu, Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister, dies aged 96
FORMER Cabinet minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister, a post he held from 1985 to 2001, died on Friday (Sep 8). Read more at The Business Times.
Former finance minister Richard Hu dies at 96
Dr Richard Hu has passed away at 96 years old on Sept 8, reported Zaobao, citing an unnamed source from the People’s Action Party (PAP).
Talent Hunt Intensifies As Singapore Family Offices Top 1,100 | With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour
Commentary from Paddy Balfour for Asian Investor, published on 23.07.23, original source: Talent hunt intensifies as Singapore family offices top 1,100, Author: Indira Vergis As the number of single ...
Singapore stocks end lower on Friday, tracking regional losses; STI down 0.6%
Losers outnumbered gainers 184 to 177, with 778.2 million securities worth $671.5 million changing hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore plan to import Indonesia clean energy advancing as region develops renewables ‘faster and bigger than people realise’
Singapore currently generates 95 per cent of its electricity from natural gas, but lack of space limits the building of solar and wind farms.
Investing in the world’s poorest country
Also in today’s newsletter, Singapore’s central bank head calls for action on carbon pricing and blended finance ...
Lee Can’t Fade Away In Scandal-Plagued Singapore
Succession is a delicate and potentially violent topic for leaders. In Singapore, succession planning is quite the opposite: It showcases the stabil ...
More surveillance to humanely trap ‘elusive’ stray dogs in northern Singapore: AVS
The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) will intensify surveillance and continue targetted trapping operations of sighted stray dogs in northern Singapore. Dr Chang Siow Foon, AVS' group director of ...
Why are Singapore-based investors flocking to UK real estate?
Transparency, predictable yields and clear rules are key criteria for Singaporean investors buying up UK real estate.