SINGAPORE stocks finished Friday (Mar 7) lower, mirroring declines in regional indices. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Singapore women are more financially secure than their mothers’ generation, but traditional family responsibilities prevent them from achieving financial stability, according to Sun Life Asia’s latest ...
Wee Cho Yaw’s heirs get access to his US$10 billion estate in UOB, UOL stakes
The estate of Wee Cho Yaw, the late patriarch of UOB, has transferred control of the remaining shares that it held to his heirs, concluding one of Singapore’s biggest wealth transfers in decades. Read ...
Singapore’s renewable fuel exports to US might be at risk
SINGAPORE’S exports of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel to the US are at risk because of regulatory changes in the importing country. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s office market stable with 5.2% vacancy rate: Colliers
Demand for prime office spaces in Singapore remains strong. Singapore’s office market remains one of the most stable in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a vacancy rate of just 5.2%, lower than ...
Razorpay expands to Singapore, strengthens Southeast Asia presence
Fintech unicorn Razorpay has expanded its footprint in Singapore, marking its second Southeast Asian market foray after Malaysia.
Razorpay rolls out payments platform to Singapore
It offers AI agents and a magic check-out service. Razorpay has expanded its technology platform to Singapore. The India-based fintech giant expanded into the Lion City following launching successful ...
Singapore clarifies rules for real estate agents in anti-money laundering Bill
SINGAPORE has introduced a Bill to set out requirements for the real estate industry to act on suspected money laundering activities. Read more at The Business Times.
S Pass qualifying salary to increase: S$3,300 from September 1, S$3,800 for those in financial services
Singapore’s minimum qualifying salary for S Pass applicants will be S$3,300, up from the previous S$3,150, marking the third ...
Top 6 Fintech Events in Singapore in 2025
Explore the top fintech events in Singapore 2025, from SFF to blockchain summits to stay ahead with key conferences.
Matrixport Subsidiary Fly Wing Obtains Major Payment Institution License from MAS in Singapore
Fly Wing Technologies Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixport, granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by MAS.
DBS’s capital return plan ‘outclasses’ rivals UOB, OCBC in balancing returns, sustainability: BI
The strategies have distinct benefits,” says Bloomberg Intelligence’s Rena Kwok. “Special dividends offer flexibility without long-term commitments and share buybacks boost earnings per share.” ...
UOB founder’s heirs granted access to US$10bil estate
The transfer of control over Wee Cho Yaw’s estate marks one of Singapore’s largest wealth transfers in decades.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta earned $17.58m in 2024
About $9.35m of this is a deferred award, of which 17.1% will be in cash. DBS CEO Piyush Gupta earned a total of S$17.58m for 2024. A bulk of this— about $9.35m— is a deferred award, of which 17.1% ...
China’s Jan-Feb crude oil imports fall as sanctions, port ban curb flows
China's crude oil imports fell 5% in the first two months of 2025 versus year-ago levels, data showed on Friday, as tougher U.S. sanctions on ships carrying Russian and Iranian oil and a Chinese port ...
Singapore’s Work Visa overhaul: What it means for Indians
Singapore will implement changes to make it easier for foreign workers, including Indians, to get long-term employment. The reforms include removing stay limits, increasing the maximum employment age, ...