Singapore must resist external manipulation from “near and far,” President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said, warning of foreign actors who will seek to advance their agendas in the city-state.
President Tharman urges ‘we first’ mindset as Singapore refreshes economic strategy
In his address to the 15th Parliament, the president called for unity, shared responsibility and stronger community ties amid global uncertainty.
Singapore’s 15th Parliament opens: Country can shape own destiny amid turbulent world, says Tharman
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has laid out the government's priorities in order for the country to thrive amid turbulent times. That includes having a strong defence and economy to secure ...
Keep social mobility alive, maintain unity in Singapore: Tharman
He urged Singaporeans to put ‘we’ before ‘me’ through their everyday words and actions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Exchange moves to ease ETF market-maker rules, match global norms
SGX said it is still seeking market feedback on the proposed changes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sustaining the momentum: Value-up as the next chapter for Singapore’s equity market
If Singapore can foster its own version of Japan’s disciplined governance reforms and Korea’s benchmarking approach, the city-state can transform its market into a regional exemplar of value creation ...
Italian swimmers warned, banned from Singapore after airport shoplifting bust
Security cameras at Changi airport had caught Chiara Tarantino placing perfume bottles in the suitcase of fellow swimmer Benedetta Pilato.
ByteDance chip design staff suddenly find out they report to Singapore unit, sources say
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) -Chip design workers at Chinese tech giant ByteDance, many based in Beijing or Shanghai, unexpectedly found out last week that they are part of a Singapore unit, three ...
New 6-Month Singapore T-Bill Yield in Early-September 2025 Should Fall Slightly to 1.44% (for the Singaporean Savers)
A Singapore Treasury Bill issue (BS25118F) will be auctioned on Thursday, 11th Sep 2025. If you wish to subscribe successfully, you must place your order via Internet banking (Cash, SRS, CPF-OA, CPF-S ...
Urban Company IPO: Brokerages see potential for expansion; what latest GMP signals
The new-age online marketplace is set to launch its Rs 1,900 crore-IPO on Wednesday, September 10 and the latest GMP is signaling decent listing pop.
Citi expects global digital asset trades to hit US$2 trillion a day; DBS sees volume surge in H1
SINGAPORE] In a white paper released this week, Citi projected that in five years, the world will see US$2 trillion of digital assets held or traded in a single day. The figure, which excludes ...
Toobit Joins Solana APEX – Singapore as Titan Sponsor
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces its role as a Titan Sponsor for the upcoming Solana APEX - ...
Asian exporters absorbing about 20% of US tariffs, passing on remaining costs: Nomura
SINGAPORE] Asian exporters are absorbing about one-fifth of US tariffs while passing on the remaining costs, indicated Nomura’s Asia Economic Monthly report released on Friday (Sep 5). Read more at ...
Top undervalued stocks to watch in Singapore in 2025
Discover how to find undervalued stocks on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2025. Learn how to trade value opportunities and see which sectors may be mispriced.
Singapore swim school Fitness Champs splashes into Nasdaq with US$15 million IPO
SINGAPORE] As a former competitive swimmer who was waiting to enter university, Joyce Lee started freelancing as a swimming instructor in 1999 to help support her family in the wake of the 1997 Asian ...
UOB’s Kampung Solar initiative lights up homes in remote Malaysian village
SINGAPORE] More than 70 residents in a small, remote village in Perak, peninsular Malaysia, now have access to electricity and no longer have to depend on diesel, which is costly and can be dangerous.