A doctored photo of Singapore’s Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling has been used in an elaborate investment scam targeting Chinese citizens via a fake app and WeChat group, prompting warnings from ...
Singapore public transport operator SBS Transit to trial AI-driven braking system on buses in 2026
SBS Transit will begin testing an advanced braking system on selected public buses in Singapore in the first half of 2026, aiming to enhance road safety ...
ST Explains: 6 things to know about private market investment funds for Singapore retail investors
Here are some experts’ take on the value and risks as Singapore looks to widen access to such funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Beware doctored photo, WeChat group promoting bogus China investments: Low Yen Ling, Temasek
In it, Ms Low is seen at a ceremony to sign a MOU between two fictitious organisations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore gold sales skyrocket on safe-haven demand
Gold dealers in Singapore have reported a surge in sales of gold bars and coins this year as global economic uncertainty spurred a rush for safe-haven assets.
Private credit firm Zagga sees growing interest from Singapore and Asean for Australia real estate
It launches private credit fund here to meet interest to lend money to property developers in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Best Crypto to Buy Now: Uncover the 4 Hidden Giants Powering the Next Digital Wealth Shift
A storm is building. Reports from multiple global financial watchdogs suggest that central banks are ramping up digital currency strategies while geopolitics accelerates toward AI-enhanced defense ...
Live music industry sees more demand with global shows coming to Singapore
Big music acts coming to Singapore in the past year have led to more work for local players both on and off stage, including local electronic musician Jasmine Sokko who opened for Coldplay in 2024, ...
Shopee parent Sea opens new financial services HQ in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Gaming and eCommerce firm Sea has opened its global headquarters for its digital financial services business in Singapore.
Singapore big three lenders hold ground in Q1
UOB, the city state’s third-largest lender, posted a net profit of S$1.5 billion ( US$1.16 billion ), supported by its performance across retail and wholesale banking. Net fee income hit a record ...
Singapore dollar’s outperformance this year may be near its end
The city state’s currency is up about 5% versus the dollar this year, sending its value against a trade weighted basket of currencies towards the upper boundary of the Monetary Authority of ...
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew stays calm to beat Chou Tien-chen to win Taipei Open crown
Loh Kean Yew bagged his 10th career badminton title as he became the first Singaporean to win at this tournament. But more importantly, he looks to have rediscovered his killer instinct as he beat ...
Commentary: As delistings continue to outpace IPOs, confidence in Singapore’s stock market is wearing thin
More companies are heading for the exit than entering the Singapore stock market, says financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
Brunei’s economic diversification draws Singapore investments
Close to 10 investors from the Republic are in the planning stages of setting up there. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NTT to launch and list data center REIT in Singapore
In its latest earnings release for the financial year ending March 2025 published this week, NTT said it aims to transfer six NTT Limited-owned data centers to a proposed Singapore real estate ...
Former Singapore cricketer and coach Arjun Menon dies in Malawi
Arjun, who has been operations manager of Cricket Malawi since February 2020, died on May 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.