SINGAPORE – Singapore’s manufacturing sector – like most of its Asian counterparts – is braced for impact from a looming trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs ...
Singapore factory activity cools in January, amid region-wide slowdown
SINGAPORE’S overall factory activity dipped marginally in January, mirroring a regional slowdown for the manufacturing sector. Read more at The Business Times.
Why you should invest your CPF savings
Singapore’s average inflation was 2.6 per cent; and in the past four years, 3.9 per cent. This is the pace at which the cost of living is rising, faster than the nominal 2.5 per cent interest rate ...
Wang Shuiming, convict in Singapore’s RM9.8bil money laundering case, arrested in Montenegro: Reports
One of the 10 jailed in Singapore’s largest money laundering case was arrested in Montenegro when he flew there on a private plane, said the local media.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Feb 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This February, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with an all-new Porsche Taycan or a trip for 2 to the Star Wars Celebration in Japan! Not to mention welcome gifts like 5,040 ...
Singapore shares track regional declines as Trump’s tariffs rattle investors; STI down 0.8%
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump stirred market turbulence in the new trading week as he, over the weekend, followed through on his election vows to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. This rattled ...
Budget 2025 likely to talk about cost of living, investments in AI, finance, green transition and fertility: UOB
UOB's economist Jester Koh predicts Singapore to have a “modest” fiscal deficit of $2.7 billion or 0.4% of GDP in FY2025.
Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ inspires UOB Kay Hian to maintain ‘overweight’ view on offshore and marine counters
UOB Kay Hian has kept its "overweight" view on the region's offshore and marine sector, given how the Trump presidency is rehashing the "drill baby drill" mantra. "Increasingly, it appears that ...
All eyes on capital management as DBS kicks off banks’ results on Feb 10; Maybank thinks DBS, UOB could ‘surprise’
OCBC “has lagged in capital returns clarity so far”, but that could change when the bank reports its 4QFY2024 results on Feb 26.
2 arrested for drug, GST-related offences after seizure of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Petir Road
The man and woman were arrested on Jan 23 at Petir Road following a Singapore Customs operation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Traveller arrested for Changi Airport theft after returning to Singapore days later
A tie clip valued at $480 was discovered missing from a retail shop at the airport. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.S. Dollar’s Upward Momentum Vs. Singapore Dollar Building Swiftly, Chart Shows
The U.S. dollar’s upward momentum against Singapore dollar is building swiftly, based on daily charts, UOB said, adding USD/SGD could rise above resistance in 1.3751-1.3763 area.
Monochrome Brings First Aussie Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs to Singapore Market
Singapore is opening its doors to Australian crypto ETFs as institutions eye a regulated entry into a turbulent crypto market.
Sika acquires Singapore-based Elmich Pte
Construction chemicals maker Sika said on Monday that it has acquired Elmich Pte, a Singaporean construction firm and supplier of greening systems. The Swiss company added in a statement that this ...
SingPost Singapore CEO Shahrin Abdol Salam resigns after less than a year in the role
SINGAPORE: SingPost's CEO for its Singapore business, Mr Shahrin Abdol Salam, has resigned after less than a year in the role. SingPost confirmed this on Monday (Feb 3) in response to CNA's queries, ...
SingPost Singapore CEO Shahrin Abdol Salam resigns
A SingPost spokesman confirmed with ST that Mr Shahrin has resigned “to pursue opportunities outside the company”. Read more at straitstimes.com.