SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR/HANOI/JAKARTA] South-east Asia’s export boom may be running on borrowed time as traders rush to front-load goods ahead of the end of US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff ...
Interest in floating loans in S’pore picking up amid falling rates, say mortgage brokers
Even with the uptick, many homeowners are still keen on fixed rate loans for financial certainty. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s MQDC debuts The Forestias at Singapore Property Xpo 2025
The project carries a development value of approximately $4.9b (THB125b). Thailand’s Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) made its debut at Singapore Property Xpo 2025 last month, ... ( read original story ...)
1MDB Scores Legal Victory as Singapore Allows $394M Suit Against BSI Bank to Proceed
A big legal win has just taken place in Singapore. The High Court there has allowed 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysia’s troubled former sovereign wealth fund, and its subsidiary Brazen Sky ...
Hong Leong-led consortium secures S$692 million green loan from DBS, OCBC for Tengah’s first private mixed-use project
SINGAPORE] A consortium led by Hong Leong Holdings has secured a S$692 million green loan to finance the development of Tengah’s first nature-centric private mixed-use residential project. Read more ...
Shopping overseas? 5 tips to avoid getting stopped at Customs
Posting your shopping online and failing to declare it may provide evidence against you if you are stopped at Customs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
HONG KONG] Singapore’s multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global trade tariff shocks and sees more arbitrage ...
A*STAR Singapore launches new eight-inch SiC-related production line
Line will collaborate with ASM, centrotherm, and Soitec. centrotherm will supply high-temperature annealing and oxidation equipment, while IME and Soitec will co-develop SmartSiC ...
Maynilad IPO gets SEC green light
Maynilad could net up to P37.41 billion from the IPO, assuming the overallotment option and preferential offer are fully subscribed, the SEC said.
Singapore’s cross-border interconnections set to unlock 25 GW of new renewable capacity, says Rystad
Singapore, which has historically depended on gas for its energy supply, is now exploring regional grid connections.
Stifling heat in Singapore could ease as onset of S-W monsoon brings breezier weather
Winds over Singapore are expected to strengthen and blow from the south-east or south-west in early June 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Leong-led consortium secures $692 mil green loan from DBS, OCBC for Tengah’s first private mixed-use development
The Tengah Garden Avenue residential development will feature nature-centric design, green infrastructure and smart technologies for some 860 homes.
Samsung Electronics Singapore consolidates Social Media Business with Publicis Chemistry
Samsung Electronics Singapore has appointed Publicis Chemistry Singapore, part of Publicis Groupe, as its new social media agency of record following a closed-door pitch process. The appointment takes ...
Singapore Dollar Weakens on Possible Position Adjustment
The Singapore dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session on possible position adjustments by market participants.
Stifling heat in Singapore to ease as onset of SW monsoon brings breezier weather
Winds over Singapore are expected to strengthen and blow from the south-east or south-west in early June 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore man, 44, arrested for murder after 79-year-old woman found dead in Sengkang flat
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for murder following the death of a 79-year-old woman at a home in Sengkang, police said today. Officers responded to a call for assistance at a residential unit ...