The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young (EY Singapore) have formalised a three-year partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce the “EY x ...
SMX and Bio-Packaging Launch Molecularly Traceable Sustainable Packaging for Singapore’s Circular Economy
Pairing sustainable materials with "physical-to-digital" authentication to validate recycled-content claim and EPR compliance.
Singapore inflation hits the lowest level in 4 months
Singapore’s core and overall inflation rates fell sharply in July, coming in below analysts’ expectations after holding steady in June. Core inflation, which excludes housing and private transport ...
World Bank agency handling investment dispute settlements to set up Singapore office
This is the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes’ first outside its US HQ. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
M&A Through Singapore: Share Vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty
Foreign investors must weigh share vs asset deals in Singapore M&A, considering stamp duty, GST, liabilities, and exit strategy.
Singapore’s core inflation edges down to 0.5% in July as retail prices ease
Singapore's central bank and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said that the inflation outlook in the quarters ahead is subject to both upside and downside risks such as “geopolitical shocks”.
Singapore shares close higher as inflation eases; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumbered decliners 381 to 188. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore studying broader ways to help workers ‘bounce back’ after job loss from AI, restructuring: DPM Gan
The government must pay attention to segments within the population that are at greater risk of being left behind as artificial intelligence changes the labour market, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan ...
Midday sun halo over Singapore causes delight, pics widely shared online
A ring of light that appeared in the sky over Singapore around noon on Aug 25 delighted the young and the old alike, with many snapping photos of the uncommon sight and sharing them online.
International investment dispute body to set up office in Singapore
The new office will make Singapore the first country to house the local offices of all five World Bank Group Organisations.
Singapore biotech start-up Mirxes to join Hang Seng Composite Index 3 months after Hong Kong IPO
Mirxes will be one of 17 biotech stocks on the index. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SGX can play a role in attracting smaller Chinese companies to list in Singapore: CGSI
Jason Saw of CGS International Securities discusses the IPO pipeline for Singapore's stock market, and that it is seen as 'more neutral' compared to Hong Kong. He says while SGX reforms have been ...
The Florist Defying Singapore’s Economic Downturn
While many local businesses face unprecedented challenges, with more companies being liquidated in the first half of 2025 than in the same period over the last five years, one local florist, ...
A finance sophomore started a booming side hustle making curry puffs. He hopes to never have to get an office job.
In his first year, Lim Yuan Ming started curry puff business that took off rapidly. Now, he hopes he will never have to work an office job.
OCBC’s Lim initiates coverage of Hong Leong Asia with ‘buy’ call and $3.40 fair value on ‘constructive’ outlook
Hong Leong Asia's powertrain division under China Yuchai is set to enjoy growth thanks to "burgeoning" demand from data centres ...
Singapore ranked 6th least complex for business in Asia Pacific, behind Vietnam and Thailand
Singapore is the sixth least complex location for business in Asia Pacific, trailing two of its Southeast Asian peers, Vietnam and Thailand, according to an index.