As investment promotion agencies (IPAs) look to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, many will try to tap into the $13.2trn in assets managed by sovereign wealth funds (SWFs).
Bargain Hunting Likely To Lift Singapore Shares
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, giving away almost 115 points or 3 percent along the way.
Basel III Endgame and what it means for Singapore banks
The finalisation of Basel III rules represents a significant milestone in strengthening the global banking system’s resilience ...
Better market clarity later this year; position for China consumption plays, says OCBC’s Menon
Everyone is waiting with bated breath because of Trump's unpredictability and what the Fed will do in the next six months ...
850,000 seniors to receive $200-$300 in AP Seniors’ Bonus cash next month
The AP also guarantees eligible Singaporean senior citizens an AP Seniors’ Bonus totalling between $600 and $900 to be disbursed over three years. As for AP MediSave top-ups, Singaporeans who are 20 ...
What to see at Singapore Art Week 2025: Light To Night, Aliwal Urban Arts Festival among over 130 events
It’s that time of year again for art aficionados in Singapore. Singapore Art Week (SAW) will return for its 13th edition from Jan 17 to 26. This year, fans can expect over 130 arts events around ...
Singapore shares open higher on Thursday; STI up 1.2%
SINGAPORE equities began Thursday (Jan 16) in positive territory, tracking gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s first shared art ownership platform launched
Investors can buy blue-chip artworks with as little as $1,000. People may now own expensive Singaporean art at a fraction of the cost with the launch of We Are Art Collectors Pte. Ltd. (WAAC), the city-state’s first fractional art ownership platform.
App stores to screen age of Singapore users to block kids from accessing apps for adults
The stores must also block children below 12 from downloading apps like Instagram and TikTok. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore must attract investors, expand wealth
Singapore is seeing growing interest from investors to build regional hubs or expand their wealth here, and will ensure the business environment remains conducive for them to achieve sustainable ...
Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank mulls IPO: report
The Jakarta-based digital bank may raise up to $300m, sources said. Super Bank Indonesia is considering an initial public offering that may take place in Jakarta as soon as this year, according to ...
Singapore General Hospital develops app for neonatal jaundice screening
The app analyses skin colour to predict bilirubin levels in multi-ethnic Asian newborns. Singapore General Hospital, in collaboration with SingHealth Polyclinics and national HealthTech agency Synapxe ...
Uni-Fuels Becomes Singapore’s First Marine Fuel Provider to List in U.S.
“We are extremely honoured to be the first homegrown Singaporean marine fuel provider to list on Nasdaq and in the U.S.,” said chief executive officer Koh Kuan Hua. “This achievement reflects the hard ...
The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?
The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.
Revised Tax Incentive Schemes for Funds in Singapore
Singapore updates its tax incentive schemes for funds in 2025 with new thresholds and conditions for Sections 13O, 13U, 13D, and 13OA.
Markel reels in new head of Singapore
Lin joined Markel in 2018. Markel appointed Wanshi Lin as the new head of Singapore, beginning immediately. This newly established role will have Lin oversee the company’s underwriting team in ...