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.
Ex-engineer at Singapore’s health tech agency jailed for accepting S$18,000 Paris trip as bribe
Ng Kah Siang rejected a visit to Huawei's Changi lab, opting instead for a fully sponsored Europe trip with his wife from a vendor seeking to win a tender.
Singapore to stop entry to high-risk travellers from 2026
Singapore will stop entry of high-risk or undesirable travellers who pose a health, security, or immigration threat to the city state from next year by issuing no-boarding directives to transport operators of ships and flights,
KlasJet To Begin Operations In Singapore
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National Museum of Singapore to launch first exhibition as part of revamp
SINGAPORE: Following a 10-month closure, the National Museum of Singapore will be opening the first of its revamped permanent galleries on Aug 8. The newly-named Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda will exhibit a multi-sensorial experience titled Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time,