Singapore’s first locally developed physical gold exchange-traded fund, the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF, is set to debut on the Singapore Exchange on March 26.
Singapore’s first home-grown gold ETF will list on SGX on March 26
This will also be the first listing of a gold ETF on the local bourse in two decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Aster declares force majeure on disruption in supply of raw materials
SINGAPORE] Singapore refiner and petrochemical major Aster Chemicals and Energy has declared force majeure regarding supplies, citing a disruption in raw materials because of the Middle East ...
Singapore arranges flight to Oman for travellers affected by Middle East airspace closure
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will assist foreign visitors in Singapore affected by the Middle East airspace closure to travel to Oman. In a media statement on Friday (March 6), STB said the ...
Singapore banks extend one-off bonuses to junior staff
DBS announced in early February that it earmarked SG$18 million to provide a special one-off bonus of SG$1,000 for all its junior employees globally. It will benefit over 23,000 employees globally, ...
Singapore sends rescue flights for citizens stranded in Middle East; ‘ICE Barbie out’ – Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem: Singapore live news
Singapore launches Muscat flights to repatriate citizens stranded in the Middle East. Trump fires Kristi Noem, taps Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead US Homeland Security.
Amundi, KKR, Temasek unit among bidders for UOB Asset Management: Sources
UOB has been exploring options for its asset management arm as it seeks to streamline its portfolio, sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore opens on April 1, 2026
ASCOTT Singapore has announced the opening of Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore on April 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for the Oakwood Premier brand in the city. With this addition, Ascott will ...
JB commuters, some heading to Singapore, fume over crowded buses and long wait times
A surge in passengers, particularly those commuting to Singapore, has left many locals struggling to secure a seat. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Amundi, KKR, Temasek unit among bidders for UOB Asset Management
KKR & Co. in the US with Temasek Holdings Pte’s Seviora unit bidding for UOB Asset Management. Negotiations focus on Southeast Asia distribution network inclusion.
New gold ETF by Lion Global Investors to make stock market debut on Mar 26
Gold has been on a bull run over the past few years, fueled by global trade disputes, geopolitical tensions and financial market volatility, prompting investors to flock to it.
Singapore investors build showcase of banking expertise in Gulf
Singapore Gulf Bank is set up by private investment group Whampoa and Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Read more at The Business Times.
Second batch of peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Singapore, watch livestream of them taking baby steps
A brood of four peregrine falcon chicks hatched in Singapore on Feb 20 and 22, marking the second recorded hatching of the species here.Their birth was announced by the National Parks Board (NParks) ...
Peregrine falcon nanny cam: Watch chicks of Singapore’s only known breeding pair grow up
A 24-hour livestream allows the public to watch Singapore's only known breeding pair of peregrine falcons and their new chicks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Terry Xu & The Online Citizen publisher ordered to pay S$125,000 to UOB for defamation damages
A court in Singapore has ordered Terry Xu Yuan Chen and Miao Yi Infotech, a company in Taiwan that publishes The Online Citizen (TOC), to pay S$125,000 in damages to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for ...
UI Boustead REIT, this year’s largest IPO thus far, opens for application with forecast yield of 7.4%
The REIT aims to deliver a total return of 12.2% from organic growth, which comprises a distribution yield of 7.4% for the forecast period 2026 and DPU growth of 4.8% between 2026 and 2027. The ...