Buildings near airports in Singapore can now be built taller - potentially by up to 15 storeys for residential developments, and up to nine storeys for industrial or commercial buildings, said CAAS.
Dezign Format targets $6.5m IPO on Catalist, eyes Malaysia expansion
This will be the third homegrown company to go public after a dearth of SGX listings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares up again, lifted by retail sales growth; STI rises 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 297 to 218. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Time is now’ for US to lead global crypto race, says CCI chief
The SEC and CFTC turf war over crypto ends with the White House digital assets report, and the US is sprinting to claim the lead in the crypto race.
No plans to fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor: SG LTA
Singapore authorities are open to ideas to improve commuting between Johor and the city-state, however there are no plans for fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services, the Singapore land transport authority (LTA) has stated,
Singapore jails Malaysian over scheme to buy phones worth more than S$45,000 with stolen credit card details
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian driver has been jailed over his involvement with a group that came to Singapore to buy 23 phones by using stolen credit card details.
Singapore retail sales up by 2.3%, spurred by sales of motor vehicles
A muted outlook for retail sales is anticipated over the coming months, said an analyst. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Aug 2025)
On 1 May, both UOB One and OCBC 360 slashed their rates, each dropping to 3.30% p.a. when you credit your salary and spend on your card. Just a month later, on 1 Jun 2025, Standard Chartered turned ...
I-T officials investigating Jane Street for tax treaty breach; Singapore link under scrutiny: Report
Indian tax authorities are investigating Jane Street for potential tax treaty violations, suspecting the firm routed profits from Indian derivative trades through Singapore entities. This inquiry ...
India’s tax department investigating Jane Street over possible tax treaty misuse, sources say
India's tax authorities are investigating whether Jane Street violated tax laws by booking profits via its Singapore entities on its derivative trades in the Indian market, three sources briefed on ...
Jane Street under I-T dept scanner for potential tax violation via Singapore entities
India's tax authorities investigate US trading firm Jane Street for potential tax law violations and price manipulation allegations.
ICAEW: Singapore’s exports growth to slow in H2 2025, most vulnerable …
With exports accounting for 124% of Singapore’s GDP, the expected weakening of the global exports outlook will also weigh on the local economy. Early signs of this spillover effect are already ...
Singapore shares boosted by retail sales growth; STI up 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 297 to 218. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints over National Day weekend
SINGAPORE: Travellers can expect heavy traffic at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during the upcoming National Day weekend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Tuesday (Aug 5).
Singapore must stay socially progressive while conserving its cultures: President Tharman
He was speaking at the launch of the Encyclopaedia of Singapore Tamils, which charts the community’s history and contributions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tycoon who helped bring F1 to Singapore pleads guilty in rare graft case
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice on Monday in part of a landmark case that led to the jailing of former transport minister S. Iswaran ...