Automation and investment in technology provide a pathway to growth but Singapore’s aging workforce must be retrained to ensure success.
Trader Tied to China’s Copper King Sells Singapore Office Space
A Singapore-based commodities trader linked to troubled Chinese copper tycoon Wang Wenyin has sold the top three floors of a prime office building in the city’s business district for S$91.8 million ...
Cold Storage: From its beginnings in 1900s Singapore to being sold to a Malaysian company in 2025
Cold Storage is set to be acquired by Malaysia's Macrovalue in 2025, marking a significant milestone in its 122-year history.
Most Common Scams in Singapore In 2024 – How Singaporeans Can Protect Themselves
E-commerce scams, job scams, phishing scams and investment scams had the most case reports in 2024. Almost 44% of cases resulted in losses of more than $2,000.
New DBS CEO Tan Su Shan keen on ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions rather than large-scale M&As
Ms Tan will focus on boosting the bank's high-return businesses like wealth and transaction banking. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Cold Storage, Giant customers can expect cheaper products, more variety after takeover, Malaysian buyer says
SINGAPORE: Customers of Cold Storage and Giant can expect more value for money, a greater variety of merchandise and new outlets following the sale of the supermarket chains to Malaysian retail group ...
Man to face charges for headbutting Singapore policeman in Woodlands
A 38-year-old man will be charged today after allegedly attacking a police officer during an incident in Woodlands. Police said they were alerted to ...
Gynecomastia Affects All Ethnic Groups in Singapore, Amaris B. Clinic Study Reveals
Amaris B. Clinic releases insights into gynecomastia cases, proving the condition affects men of all races in Singapore.
Trump Media Taps Singapore’s Crypto.com for Made-in-America ETFs
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. plans to work with Crypto.com on a lineup of “Made-in-America” investments — an arrangement that puts the president’s social media company in business with a ...
Singapore luxury home sales rise in value with fewer deals
Singapore’s luxury residential market showed resilience in the second half of 2024, with total transaction value rising 10.8% half-on-half to S$1.24 billion, ev ... ( read original story ...)
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.
Singapore will maintain open economy, invest in maritime sector to be more efficient: SM Lee
Singapore will maintain an open economy and foster the growth of international trade while doubling down on its maritime sector to be more efficient, competitive and trusted. Senior Minister Lee Hsien ...
Singapore’s Temasek seeks CCI nod to acquire 10 pc stake in Haldiram
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire about 10 per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Food ...
HSBC Global Private Banking Expands Southeast Asia Coverage
HSBC Global Private Banking (GPB) has made a strategic appointment within its Southeast Asia leadership team, naming a new head to oversee both the Philippines and Japan desks.
10 best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates (March 2025)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
DBS’ new CEO Tan open to ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions
DBS Group's incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is open to "bolt-on" acquisitions, and will focus on boosting the Singaporean lender's high-return businesses such as wealth and transaction banking. Tan, 57 and ...