Singapore’s latest push to bolster its position as a global finance hub centres on creating an Asian version of BlackRock, the $US14 trillion ($20 trillion) asset management juggernaut. Many in the ...
Singapore, Tanzania deepen economic ties in push for trade and investment growth
Dar es Salaam. Singapore and Tanzania have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, with leaders and business executives from both countries identifying trade, investment, logistics, tourism and the ...
CGSI upgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘overweight’ on net interest income upside
[SINGAPORE] CGS International (CGSI) has upgraded its outlook on the Singapore banking sector from “neutral” to “overweight”, amid robust capital inflows and continued loan growth.
Singapore ranked most crypto‑friendly city worldwide
APAC cities also dominated the top 10. Singapore was ranked the most crypto-friendly city globally with Asia-Pacific cities accounting for six of the top 10 positions, according to the Crypto Friendly ...
Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026
ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation. Singapore’s finance and insurance sector is expected to cut headcount in the third quarter of 2026. The sector recorded a Net ...
Singapore investors seek bigger footprint in Tanzania
Fifteen Singaporean companies have landed in the country, marking a coordinated push to turn decades of strong diplomatic ties into major trade and investment deals across the country and the wider ...
Tanzania targets expanded investment, trade ties as Singapore’s president visits
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Singapore have taken steps to deepen trade and investment ties as Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam began a three-day state visit aimed at unlocking fresh ...
Tanzania economy gains momentum as reforms attract investors, strengthen Singapore ties
Tanzania’s economy is gaining robust momentum, driven by bold government reforms, a steadily improving investment climate, and increasingly business-friendly friendly policies that are strengthening ...
Singapore FDI in Tanzania hits US$535M from 36 projects
Singapore’s investment in Tanzania has surged to US$535.13 million, spread across 36 projects, creating 3,228 jobs for Tanzanians across key sectors of the economy. The figure comes as Singapore ...
No Electricity Export to Singapore This Year, Says Airlangga
Previously, Indonesia and Singapore agreed to cooperate on developing renewable energy infrastructure through an MoU signed on June 13, 2025.
Singapore: Asia Pacific’s launchpad for the future of healthcare
Discover Singapore, a hub for healthcare innovation where robust regulation, funding and global partnerships are shaping up. #Ad via Singapore Tourism Board ...
HSBC Pilots B2B Agentic Payments in Singapore with Mastercard
HSBC has tested agentic payments in Singapore with Mastercard, linking a corporate buyer, SourceSage and FortyTwo in a B2B pilot.
OCBC expands physical gold trading as bullion demand surges
OCBC is expanding its precious metals franchise with the launch of a physical gold trading and custody service, allowing institutional clients and customers of its private banking arm Bank of ...
Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries
Singapore will negotiate its first free trade agreement with an African partner, the East African Community, enhancing trade and growth opportunities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore Emerges as Chile’s Leading Services Hub in ASEAN
Singapore has strengthened its position as Chile's leading services hub in Southeast Asia following the successful conclusion of the Chile-ASEAN Business Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Think twice about rebuilding that old landed property into a super-big house to max out GFA
Mind the high construction and recurring costs of a building a gigantic home for owner occupation Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)