SINGAPORE--Local operator M1 today unveiled the country's first nationwide LTE service which will include roaming capability in Hong Kong. Available from Sep. 15, the LTE network--commonly touted ...
Singapore Dollar Strengthens Slightly, Aided by U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, aided by President Trump’s announcement that he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% ...
Trump’s tariffs, ‘big beautiful Bill’ may do more for the Singapore market than the MAS review group
SINGAPORE] When news broke early last Thursday (May 29) morning that a US federal court had struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, I was almost done selling a portfolio of US ...
DBS keeps recommendation on DFI following Robinson Retail divestment
DBS Research Group is keeping its “buy” call and US$3.00 target price on DFI Retail Group Holdings, following news that the group’s move to divest its stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings (RRH) worth ...
Grab makes move to enter motor insurance market in Singapore
SINGAPORE] GrabInsure, the insurance arm of the Grab group, is gearing up to enter Singapore’s motor insurance market. Read more at The Business Times.
ST Engineering hits all-time high; stock picks roll in after MAS update on $5 billion equities boost
Two more firms could leave the SGX - one received a privatisation offer and another obtained approval to list on Nasdaq. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Let’s bank’: How MariBank plans to win over Singapore’s retail and SME segments
SINGAPORE] When Natalia Goh joined Sea’s digital bank MariBank, the first question she often got was: how do you pronounce it? Read more at The Business Times.
More seeking accountancy qualification in Singapore, even as global talent shortage continues
SINGAPORE] Even as accounting bodies worldwide continue to struggle with attracting fresh talent, Singapore has managed to buck the trend – and the industry here is now in growth mode. Read more at ...
China Accuses Pete Hegseth of Trying to ‘Sow Division’ in Asia After He Called China an ‘Imminent’ Threat at Singapore Defense Conference
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over the weekend, prompting a response from Chinese officials.
8 best podcasts for women in Singapore: Top picks on career, motherhood, health, dating and love
Listening to a good podcast should feel like having a chat with a friend. When you find a host who is relatable and talks about issues that are close to your heart, a podcast can be an amazing companion.
S$50 million property buy, adult learning push among Teo Ser Luck’s final-year agenda at Isca
SINGAPORE] Singapore’s national accounting body is in active talks to acquire a property in the Central Business District (CBD) for about S$50 million, as part of a long-term investment strategy. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Datacenter yields in Singapore soften as investor appetite grows
Singapore is amongst the tier I Asian markets with relatively softer data center yields than those for traditional real estate sectors., CBRE reported.
Singapore remains India’s top FDI source for 7th straight year
Singapore has retained its position as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for India for the seventh consecutive year, with investments from the country surging to $14.94 billion in ...
Singapore dollar strength a boon for holidaymakers and students in the US
But the impact of a stronger Singdollar against the US dollar has been mixed for businesses and their customers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia DPM meets Singapore leaders, reaffirms defence relationship with Singapore
At their dinner meeting, Mr Chan and Marles reaffirmed Singapore and Australia’s close and long-standing bilateral defence relationship, which extends to the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting ...
China Blasts Hegseth as Defense Minister Avoids Singapore Forum
China lodged a protest over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at a defense forum in Singapore on Saturday, even as Beijing chose not to send its top military diplomat to the annual ...