Singapore's exports in November unexpectedly jumped, thanks to a sharp rise in shipments of pharmaceuticals as well as overall increases in sales to the European Union and China, but analysts say ...
Parts of National Gallery Singapore reopen to public after fire in the morning
The fire occurred on the museum’s premises within a “small, contained office area”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to acquire 4 new Boeing maritime patrol aircraft to replace ageing Fokker 50s
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will be acquiring four new Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to replace its ageing Fokker 50s which have been in service since 1993.This was announced by Defence ...
CIMB Singapore CEO Victor Lee resigns, placed on gardening leave
Bank says it will announce successors in due course; CFO to take charge in interim. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to acquire 4 new maritime patrol aircraft
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing informed US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of this decision during a meeting at the Pentagon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore slips to 7th spot in world talent ranking, trailing Hong Kong
Singapore fell to seventh place in a global ranking of economies’ ability to attract, develop and retain talent, losing its top spot in Asia to Hong Kong.
Singapore secures $655m to fund green, sustainable projects in South-east and South Asia
In 2023, MAS launched Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership, a national climate finance initiative. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DPM Gan urges Singapore firms to take action and not ‘wait and see’ amid tariff uncertainty
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has urged Singapore companies to drop the "wait-and-see" approach and act now, despite uncertainty over how US tariffs could impact them. Speaking to about 600 ...
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CIMB Singapore CEO Lee resigns, starts gardening leave
Victor Lee, CIMB's CEO of growth markets and CEO of CIMB Singapore, has resigned. He has been placed on gardening leave with immediate effect. Andrew Boey, CIMB Singapore's CFO, will assume the role ...
Aupen targeted? Singapore bag brand alleges trademark battle with US’ Target, lays off staff
US retail giant Target has claimed potential confusion with its underwear and sleepwear line, Auden. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Investors pledge $510m to Singapore’s green investment fund
Global public and private partners have committed $510 million to a sustainable investment fund managed by HSBC and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, the country’s central bank said on September 8.
Singapore’s blended finance platform seeks insurers’ participation: Ravi Menon
Insurance companies may be able to cover specific kinds of project risks that cannot be mitigated by concessional capital or technical assistance, says Singapore’s ambassador for climate action Read ...
Singapore firms now able to harness GenAI to navigate US tariff chaos
The Trade AI Adviser will help firms to unlock opportunities, ensure compliance and stay competitive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 291 to 275. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore must tap technology to ‘leapfrog’ regional peers in equity markets: Piyush Gupta
AI could be used in compliance and oversight, such as in distributed ledger technology which can reduce the cost of listings by automating filings Read more at The Business Times.