Pharmaceuticals have a very complex supply chain and a very long supply chain,” Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said at a briefing on Thursday. The conversations with the US Commerce Department ...
Singapore’s PAP appoints new heads of backbench parliamentary committees
SINGAPORE: A fresh slate of 12 MPs will head the PAP's backbench committees that scrutinise government policy.
World Aquatics Championships kick off in Singapore
Singapore is playing host to the biennial World Aquatics Championships for the first time. The opening ceremony has kicked off, signalling the start of three weeks of exciting competition, with over 2 ...
Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Citi led the market with $72.9m (US$54m) in fees, capturing a 12.5% share. Singapore’s investment banking sector recorded a strong first half in 2025, with total fees rising by 38% YoY to $583.47m ...
IPO hopeful Dezign Format brings creativity to Catalist
Dezign Format is seeking to list on SGX's Catalist board. The company lodged its preliminary offer document on June 30. The full prospectus is slated to be out on Aug 1.
OTSAW Announces Official Empanelment as Certified System Integrator for Singapore’s RoMi H Robotics Middleware Framework
Designation expected to position OTSAW to accelerate interoperable robotics deployments across public healthcare institutions ahead of anticipated IPO ...
Exxon in talks to sell Singapore gas stations for ~$1B – Bloomberg
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is in exclusive talks to sell its 59 gasoline stations in Singapore to Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Glencore (OTCPK:GLCNF) (OTCPK:GLNCY) and Indonesia's Chandra Asri Group in a deal that could be worth ~$1B,
HSBC UK unveils wealth centre to attract affluent clients
The bank opens a $5m flagship space in St James’s, aiming to mirror its successful Asian wealth model and strengthen international investment links.
HSBC appoint new chief risk and compliance officer for Isle of Man
HSBC has appointed Korsan Cevdet as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (CIIOM). Based in the Jersey office, in his new role Korsan will oversee the ...
OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025
Bhd has won the Malaysia International Green Financing Bank of the Year award at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025 in Singapore.
How Singapore Became a Military Powerhouse Despite Being Surrounded by Giant Neighbors
Despite its tiny size and lack of natural resources, Singapore has transformed into a powerhouse with one of the most advanced and capable military forces in Southeast Asia. This small island nation, ...
Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing $7.8 bln in region last year
Singapore's state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate makes some companies more attractive in terms of valuations, ...
Arkema to Invest $20M to Build New Rilsan Clear Unit in Singapore
Arkema S.A. ARKAY announced that following the start-up of the Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore, which boosted the capacity of Rilsan polyamide 11 by 50%, it is investing $20 ...
DBS joins UOB and OCBC with green home loan offering
SINGAPORE – DBS has followed on the heels of UOB and OCBC to offer green home loans for private property projects. Unlike the offerings from UOB and OCBC, which launched “eco-mortages” in 2021, the ...
UOB donates $100,000 to help talented young tennis players chase their dreams
The fund will cover training fees, entry fees for international tournaments, among other expenses. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore tycoon Sam Goi makes S$123.5 million offer to buy rest of PSC
SINGAPORE] Local tycoon Sam Goi has made a mandatory offer to buy the remaining shares of PSC Corp that he does not already own at S$0.40 a piece. This comes after he spent S$25.2 million on 63 ...