Its proposed listing in London failed to secure green light from Chinese regulators, sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth aims to sway Asian allies amid Trump-era doubts
The US defence chief is expected to outline Washington's Indo-Pacific security policy at the forum US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will try to convince Asian defence leaders this weekend that the ...
BYD plans to roll out smart driving system in overseas markets soon, including Singapore
The Chinese electric vehicle giant first unveiled its “God’s Eye” technology in 2023, giving users access to features like automated parking and adaptive cruising.
Here’s what’s behind China’s IPO crackdown
A total of 428 IPO applications were withdrawn in China in 2024, according to Yicai Global, marking a 75% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese companies raised approximately $25.2 billion ...
Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Judge blocks suspect’s deportation to Singapore over death penalty concerns
A Spanish judge said a request to deport Singaporean suspect Mitchell Ong did not meet the conditions outlined under Spain's Organic Law.
Singapore’s Two-Speed Property Market Is Hard to Read
Suburban housing has strong demand, but developers are launching more expensive projects near the city center. ( read original story ...)
Singapore leads in crypto adoption with 28% ownership rate: report
Singapore has taken the lead in global cryptocurrency adoption, with 28% of its population now owning digital assets—more than any other country surveyed in Gem ...
Why Professional iPhone Repair in Singapore Is Evolving – And What It Means for Consumers
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, smartphones are no longer luxuries — they are essential tools that keep individ ...
Can MAS reforms halt the decline of the Singapore equities market?
Without these reforms, SGX risks remaining a marketplace of empty aisles, where suppliers peddle substandard goods as shoppers seek better venues elsewhere. For a lasting revival of the Singapore ...
Fake kidnapping in KL: Foreigner studying in Singapore fined US$4,000 by Malaysian court for cheating
Zhang Runbao, 23, deceived Cheng Zhiwen, the mother of Ye Yingxi, 18, by staging a video purportedly showing Ye to be a victim of kidnapping.
Front-loading drives Singapore’s factory output growth, which slows to 5.9% in April but far exceeds estimates
SINGAPORE] Front-loading activity amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs supported Singapore’s industrial production growth in April, economists said after the latest prints were ...
Singlish-savvy AI chatbot helps seniors, blocks scam calls in Singapore
Artificial intelligence agents trained to speak in English, local mother tongue languages, and even Singlish, may soon be deployed to call elderly patients or seniors to check in on how they are doing ...
Shein’s pursuit of an IPO: From New York to London to Hong Kong
Shein is working towards a listing in Hong Kong, as Chinese regulators did not approve the online fast-fashion retailer's proposed IPO in London, according to three sources with knowledge of the ...
Singapore households’ debt up, but asset growth more than keeps pace
While falling interest rates may help, one observer says to look out for difficulties such as bad debts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore firms less optimistic of growth in international trade, but plan to deepen links with Asean, India: HSBC study
SINGAPORE] Nearly nine out of 10 Singapore-based businesses say they are rethinking their long-term business models and planned investments in light of the recent tariff turmoil, according to HSBC’s ...
Euroclear, Marketnode join forces for Singapore funds
Euroclear and Marketnode, a Singapore-based digital market infrastructure operator, have teamed up to launch an end-to-end fund order and processing solution for retail and institutional funds in ...