Greece, Lithuania and Latvia have been added as new import sources. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Malaysia knock heads over the war in Iran
Would Singapore talk to Iran in order to secure safe passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz? “Similar to what other countries, like Malaysia, have done,” he added, in a debate on April 7th ...
OCBC says exposure to Middle East ‘not very large’ at 2% – 3%: AGM
Addressing questions about OCBC’s share price performance relative to DBS, chairman Andrew Lee says the stock's movement is linked to the bank’s performance and external circumstances.
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
The lender instead allocated half that amount to a two-year capital return plan Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Business Federation joins govt in rejecting US claims in manufacturing, forced labour probe
Singapore is among more than a dozen economies targeted by investigations launched in March by the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Singapore rejects US claims in manufacturing, forced labor probe
Singapore’s business lobby has joined the government in pushing back against a sweeping US trade probe that alleges manufacturing overcapacity and failures to enforce bans on imports linked to forced ...
Savills raises Singapore investment sales forecast to $35b
Singapore’s real estate investment sales are expected to rise in 2026, with Savills lifting its full-year forecast to $35b to $40b from $34b on the back of low ...
DBS thinks ‘lodging powerhouse’ Far East Orchard could divest $1.1 bil in non-core assets
In November 2025, Far East Orchard unveiled a slate of targets under its FEOR2030 five-year plan. It aims to reach $3 billion AUM in core assets by 2050, up from $2 billion in 2025.
DBS Group Research sees 9 Penang Road ‘an obvious pipeline’ for Suntec REIT, but unlikely in the near-term
From the perspective of DBS, while they view this property as a potential pipeline for Suntec REIT, they do not expect any acquisition to materialise in the near term.
Navigating Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Singapore’s tax strategy adapts to global minimum tax rules, impacting multinational groups’ effective tax rates and top-up tax obligations.
Singapore stocks hold firm as safe-haven appeal grows amid global volatility
Discover why Singapore stocks are outperforming regional peers and offering safe-haven appeal amidst global volatility and tighter monetary policy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore semicon firms not yet feeling the pinch from Iran energy crisis: industry body
Despite the ongoing uncertainties from the Iran war, he remains optimistic about the semiconductor sector’s outlook. While cost pressures would inadvertently filter through to consumers and dampen ...
Caning, suspension in stricter anti-bullying rules for schools by 2027; MRT public grooming poster triggers debate on etiquette rules: Singapore live news
Singapore to standardise caning, suspension and anti-bullying rules by 2027. MRT poster warning against public grooming sparks debate.
Singapore Dollar May Outperform Peers as Yuan Link Deepens
The Singapore dollar may maintain its lead over Southeast Asian peers as it trades increasingly in lockstep with the offshore yuan, a Bloomberg analysis shows.
Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?
Negative public sentiment does not immediately translate to worsening bilateral ties as the US remains an important partner, experts say.
Singapore tells US it has no forced labour in supply chains, pushes back on overcapacity claims
Any trade surplus the city-state runs with other nations is a ‘market-driven’ outcome, says MTI Read more at The Business Times.