Australia’s national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced Australia and Singapore have partnered on a $20 million initiative to reduce ...
Strengthening interaction: Singapore’s role in EU-Asean ties
SINGAPORE is Europe’s gateway to South-east Asia, not merely by geographical location but through deliberate, visionary strategies that position the city-state as a critical hub for international ...
When Big Law Buys Books of Business in Asia and Deep Pockets Backfire
McDermott, Will & Emery exited the Asia market in 2020, but a year later it set up in Singapore with some some highly extravagant team hires. Now, three years later, the firm has just one partner ...
Israel-Gaza war: as Singapore investigates latest anti-Israel protest, is there a ‘paradigm shift’ in domestic views?
In a rare act of defiance of strict laws governing demonstrations, supporters of the pro-Palestinian cause unfurled a banner at tourist attraction Gardens by the Bay In the last few months, political ...
Family offices in Singapore show growing interest in nature-friendly investments
Such projects generate positive and measurable social and environmental impact, alongside a financial return. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Daily Cuts – Singapore launches a new Emissions Factors Registry for businesses
Listed companies here will soon need to submit climate-related disclosures relating to their carbon emissions, but many companies say it’s complicated to compile the data accurately. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua of Asia First discuss this new initiative with Musa Fazal,
China c.bank keeps policy rate unchanged, drains cash from banking system
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - China's central bank on Monday left a key policy interest rate unchanged as widely expected when rolling over maturing medium-term loans, and drained some cash from the banking system through the bond instrument.
Singapore’s outgoing PM to stay on as senior minister, his successor says
Wong, who is also finance minister, credited Lee for Singapore's strong economic growth and said he was glad that he agreed to stay on as senior minister. former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh ...
WE’RE LIVE! FinTech LIVE Singapore
Kickstarting the year of events for FinTech LIVE, FinTech LIVE Singapore returns featuring speakers from Amberdata, Standard Chartered, ING, WeLab and more
HSBC lays off at least a dozen Asia dealmakers amid weaker activities: Sources
Bankers in Hong Kong and Singapore will be affected as the lender cuts costs, two of the sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore tech start-up myFirst eyes US IPO after partnership with SGX-listed Fu Yu
First is known for its kid-friendly platform that enables children to socialise through its range of wearable products. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Report: Singapore’s SMEs face contraction for 5 straight quarters
Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were in a contract mood for the fifth consecutive quarter, reported Xinhua quoting a report
Singapore’s outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says
Singapore’s incoming leader says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on as senior minister in the government after he steps down next month.
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet – media
Singapore's prime minister-designate, Lawrence Wong, on Tuesday said the city-state's incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet after he takes power on May 15.
Singapore Charts New Path After Decades of Lee Family Rule
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Singapore’s only letterpress heritage studio to close after 10 years, founder seeks buyer
"This is Singapore’s heritage – if this is gone, where else can we find it?” says its founder. Read more at straitstimes.com.