SINGAPORE shares began Tuesday (Sep 10) trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Seeks to Price Centralized Gas to Recover Costs: BT
Singapore’s upcoming government-owned gas company will charge power generation companies on a so called cost-plus basis, on top of a regulated fee to cover operating costs, The Business Times reported ...
After 9 rejections, she landed her dream job as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant. Six years later, she quit to open a hawker stall.
Cherry Tan, 29, says her parents weren't happy about her career change. "Even until today, they asked me why I had to give up a comfortable job," she told BI.
It’s time to overhaul the Singapore stock market
Last year marked the worst year for listings since the Singapore Exchange (SGX) opened its doors in 1999. It had just six initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2023, down from 11 in 2022. Funds raised came up to S$47.2 million, a whopping 92 per cent decline from the year before.
Thai stock market rallies as state-backed $4.5bn fund gears up
Investors have snapped up a wide range of stocks. State-owned oil and gas company PTT, which has a large market capitalization, gained around 3%, while Siam Cement Group advanced by more than 2%. Retail property developer Central Pattana was up nearly 5% at one point.
Singapore Business Delegates Eye Bengaluru Expansion
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) expressed interest in opening an office in Bengaluru, potentially creating a 'Singapore in Bengaluru'. The high-level delegation assured Karnataka's Large and ...
US OKs potential sale of air-to-air missiles to Singapore, Pentagon says
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of advanced medium range air-to-air missiles to Singapore for an estimated cost of $133 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Singapore to ration electricity as a ‘last resort’ during emergencies
The Energy Market Authority will ration Singapore's electricity supply during an emergency, but this will be done as a "last resort". This is among new measures to ensure the country's energy security and stability.
About 2,500 visitors refused entry at Singapore’s checkpoints every month: Shanmugam
Members of Parliament had asked questions about Singapore's border security measures after Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza managed to enter Singapore using a passport with a different name.
Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit
Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said, warning of delays ...
Singapore proposes ban on deepfakes of candidates during elections
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday (Sep 9) proposed a law to ban deepfakes and other digitally manipulated content of candidates during elections.
Blockbuster IPOs in HK, KL could be start of more in Asia as investor confidence returns
A successful listing by a well-known company like Midea is expected to revive the Hong Kong market, where just US$2.5 billion in IPO funds has been raised this year, compared with US$22.1 billion ...
Former Redhill Close Sers site could yield about 2,000 new flats: Property analysts
Alternatively, more than 2,600 condo units can fit on the former Singapore Improvement Trust housing site. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ashurst Advises on 49% Stake in Singapore’s Elementum
Global law firm Ashurst advised the buyer of a 49% stake in Elementum from Singapore property developer Ho Bee Land, based on an agreed property value ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered CEO Expects More ‘China Bashing’ From Harris, Trump
Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters says both US presidential candidates agree on "China bashing," but that neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris has been "overwhelmingly ...
SolarNova: solar is ‘most viable’ energy source, says Singapore energy authority
A spokesperson from Singapore’s EMA told Power Technology that solar energy is “Singapore’s most viable renewable energy source, with solar deployment growing significantly over the years”. “Our solar ...