SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Feb 25): Read more at The Business Times.
Nearly $2m raised for children, educational causes, the arts at UOB Chinese New Year charity drive
Two pieces of artwork were auctioned for $258,888 and $188,000 respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to resume crow shooting operations, why authorities say the move is necessary now
After a surge in crow attacks and 15,000 complaints in 2025, Singapore will resume controlled shooting operations in March, raising questions about safety, wildlife balance and public reaction.
Singapore named Asia’s most expensive country to live in 2026
Singapore is the most expensive country in Asia to live in 2026, with monthly family costs at $5,425, according to Numbeo’s latest Cost of Living Index.
Singapore’s richest 1% holds 14% of total wealth, ‘broadly comparable’ with other advanced economies
The top 5 per cent hold about 33 per cent of the country’s household wealth, says Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow.
Top 1% of Singapore households hold 14% of total household wealth; top 5% holds 33%: Jeffrey Siow
These are broadly comparable to advanced economies with similar wealth Gini coefficients Read more at The Business Times.
World-class golf meets the ultimate weekend outing at the HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026
HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026 returns this year from 26 Feb to 1 March, so mark your calendars for four days of fun, sport and more.
Singapore RHQ And IHQ Incentives: What Multinationals Should Know
Learn how Singapore RHQ and IHQ incentives work, including eligibility, tax benefits, and risks for multinational headquarters.
Budget 2026 helps SMEs reposition for long-term competitiveness amid fragmented global environment: DBS
The bank’s group head for corporate and SME banking highlighted AI, internationalisation, workforce transformation and financing as four key areas the government wants SMEs to build capabilities in ...
Singapore to ease measures against Nipah virus from Feb 23; no cases reported to date
Singapore will ease public health measures against the Nipah virus from Feb 23, with no cases reported in the country to date. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Yogi wraps up Singapore visit with ₹1 lakh crore investment proposals
“The Team UP has received investment proposals of over ₹1 lakh crore in Singapore, out of which MoUs worth ₹60,000 crore have already been concluded through Invest UP. Meetings continued from 8:30 am ...
Singapore’s bank OCBC fourth-quarter net profit up 3% on-year, beat forecasts
Singapore's second largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, or OCBC , reported on Wednesday a 3% rise in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, driven by higher non-interest income ...
Singapore just turned falling rain into its next renewable power source
Singapore’s government is channeling significant public funding into technologies that can generate electricity from falling rain, a bet that the city-state’s heavy tropical downpours could become a ...
US tariff moves spark renewed anxiety among Singapore firms
Singaporean businesses are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the US President's rapid-fire tariff announcements and policy changes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore’s Singtel partners with Nvidia to build a research lab for companies that care about data sovereignty
Singtel is leaning into its AI and data center business as its mobile services business faces more competition.
Singapore bank UOB’s fourth-quarter net profit falls 7%, but beats forecasts
By Rae Wee and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Tuesday a 7% fall in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier on the back ...