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Singapore’s OCBC flags tariff headwinds as Q2 profit falls
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. (OCBC) on Friday flagged “continued headwinds from tariffs and geopolitical tensions,” as the lender reported a 7% year-on-year decline in net ...
ICA reports 43% rise in foreigners being refused entry into Singapore in first half of 2025
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority reported a 43% rise in foreigners being refused entry in the first half of 2025. No-Boarding Directives will also be issued progressively, to get ...
More than $1.7 million lost in scams using fraudulent mobile apps
In this scam variant, victims are lured by opportunities to start a business or to invest. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US tariff on S’pore exports likely to remain at 10%
U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House announced on Aug. 1 that the "universal tariff" for goods entering the U.S. will remain at 10 per cent, which was the same number he announced on ...
Singapore manufacturers race to lower cost base before US tariffs kick in
Singapore manufacturers are scrambling to lower their cost base ahead of US tariffs kicking in on Aug 1. Some are splitting operations to produce entirely within the US for American customers, separate from global supply chains.
What to expect from Singapore’s real estate investment sales market
Investment sales might be stymied for the rest of the year. According to a report from Savills, although interest rates have fallen dramatically in Singapore, with the all in borrowing cost for good ...
Singapore’s OCBC sees lower 2025 net interest income after Q2 profit falls
Singapore’s second-largest bank, on Friday cut its net interest income outlook for 2025 after clocking a drop in its second-quarter net profit, albeit in line with expectations.
UOB Plaza One lights up Singapore skyline with record-breaking projection display
Singapore's UOB Plaza One set three Guinness World Records titles with a spectacular projection mapping for SG60 celebrations.
Trump modifies reciprocal tariffs ahead of deadline; rate on Singapore likely to remain at 10%
Senior US officials said that the tariff rate will be 10 per cent for trade partners the US enjoys a trade surplus with. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
YSRCP leader sent mails to Singapore govt. to stall investments in A.P., alleges Lokesh
HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh exposes YSRCP's sabotage attempts against Andhra Pradesh's development, urging for investment support.
Exclusive-China Galaxy, CICC plan over $1 billion investment funds in Southeast Asia
By Yantoultra Ngui and Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -State-backed investment banks China International Capital Corp and China Galaxy Securities plan to launch funds worth a total of more than $1 ...
Jetstar Asia bids farewell as final flight from Singapore departs, marking end of 20-year journey
More than half of the job applications by the airline's retrenched staff have led to job offers or interviews, CEO John Simeone says.
Singapore’s OCBC sees lower 2025 net interest income, Q2 profit matches forecasts
Singapore's second-largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), lowered its net interest income expectation for 2025 after posting on Friday a 7% year-on-year drop in second-quarter net profit ...
How a sinkhole revived a debate about migrant workers’ rights in Singapore
When a 3m (10ft) deep sinkhole on a busy Singapore road swallowed a black Mazda on Saturday, a group of workers at a nearby construction site sprung into action.Grabbing a rope from their work site, ...
Singapore ranks second globally in AI readiness
Singapore has been ranked second globally in AI readiness, according to Salesforce’s newly released Global AI Readiness Index.