Singapore's dominant People's Action Party is widely expected to sweep eight or nine out of every 10 seats in the May 3 general election as it typically does, making it one of the world's ...
Sale of derelict Wexford property to Singaporean bidder falls through as council will now ‘return to underbidder’
The sale of a long-term derelict property in Wexford town to a buyer in Singapore has fallen through. 55 Davitt Road South had been purchased by Wexford County Council (WCC) for approximately €140,000 ... ( read original story ...)
UOB and Accenture collaborate to transform customer experience using advanced technologies including GenAI
UOB and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the Bank's application and adoption of advanced technologies, such as generative ...
DBS and OCBC likely to report lower net income y-o-y; UOB’s net income to grow at slower pace of 1.1% in 1QFY2025: IG
The banks are expected to see lower NIMs, improving loan demand, growth momentum in fee and commission income and higher loan loss provisions in 1QFY2025, says analyst Yeap Jun Rong.
Factbox-Parties in Singapore’s election and their platforms
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3 that will be contested by 11 parties across the city state of 6 million people with 2.76 million registered to vote. Following are details of the key ...
Singapore investors buy 2.5 tonnes of gold bullion in Q1, the most since 2010
World Gold Council sees recession risks and geopolitical tensions continuing to drive gold demand for investment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s top tech innovators honoured at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2025
Singapore’s technology landscape continues to thrive as companies accelerate their digital transformation journeys. As the country’s most prestigious awards programme for innovation, the SBR ...
As Singapore heads into election, politicians showcase musical chops
A curious election campaign trend has emerged in Singapore as the country gears up for its May 3 poll: candidates showcasing their musical chops, or lack of talent, on social media clips. The displays ...
Explainer-What’s at stake in Singapore’s May 3 election?
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3, the first big test for new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his People's Action Party seeks to extend its unbroken rule of the city-state and emerge ...
Factbox-Singapore’s May 3 General Election in Numbers
(Reuters) - Singapore holds a general election on May 3. Here are some key figures about this edition of the five-yearly contest. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the ...
Singapore general election: parties and their platforms
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3 that will be contested by 11 parties across the city state of 6 million people with 2.76 million registered to vote.
Singapore General Election 2025: Key issues, what’s at stake
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3, the first big test for new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his People's Action Party seeks to extend its unbroken rule of the city-state and emerge ...
Donald Trump’s tariffs and China cloud post-Lee Singapore poll
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will have to grapple with trade war turbulence as he looks to extend ruling party’s dominance ...
A failed takeover bid by Global 500 insurer Allianz is now a political hot potato in Singapore’s election
Allianz tried to buy local insurer Income Insurance for $1.7 billion last year, only for Singapore to eventually block the deal after public outcry.
Singapore-US Swap Rates Set to Narrow on Policy Easing Wagers
The gap between Singapore and US dollar interest-rate swaps is expected to narrow from near the widest level on record as monetary easing bets grow.
Singapore GE2025: Banners, banter and ballots – a tale of four constituencies
SINGAPORE: The people of East Coast GRC are used to choice. Daily, they have their pick of the “big three” hawker centres in Bedok – at blocks 16, 58 and 216 – and soignee Joo Chiat cafes, newly drawn ...