Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.
Singapore’s GDP growth accelerates to 5.7% in Q4, exceeds 2025 forecast
For the full year 2025, Singapore’s real GDP growth reached 4.8%, surpassing the government’s forecast of approximately 4.0%. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an ...
Singapore GDP expands by ‘stunning’ 4.8% in 2025 after robust Q4, helped by AI boom
The full-year GDP growth is the strongest since 2021, underpinned by robust gains for the manufacturing sector and a global boom for AI-related products.
S’pore banks still face net interest margin pressure in 2026, but DBS is better hedged, analysts say
Analysts predict Singapore banks will face net interest margin pressure in 2026, with DBS better positioned due to hedging and deposit growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
Biomedical and electronics clusters lift Singapore GDP as Q4 growth hits 5.7pc
Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in ...
Here’s where to invest S$100,000 in 2026, according to wealth experts
While the environment remains supportive of equities and bonds, the era of ‘easy’, risk-free returns of the past two years is largely behind us Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Economy Records Stronger-Than-Expected Growth in 2025
Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2025, exceeding the 4.4% growth in 2024 and beating forecasts.
Singapore Q4 GDP up 5.7% y/y, preliminary data shows
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Friday.
Singapore economy jumps 5.7% in fourth quarter, beating expectations on strong manufacturing
The advance figure was also up from the 4.2% growth in the quarter before, and pushed the country's full year GDP to 4.8% ...
Chinese AI firms ramp up expansion in Singapore amid fierce local competition
Facing stiff competition in the domestic market, Chinese technology companies are accelerating their push into international markets, with artificial intelligence (AI) firms spearheading efforts in ...
CDL sells 84% of towers as Singapore property boom surges
City Developments Limited has turned a single launch weekend into a referendum on the strength of Singapore's high-end housing market, moving 84% of units in its latest luxury towers and crystallising ... ( read original story ...)
Debate on Singapore’s elite schools flares as ex-student recalls ‘privileged’ years
When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats.
Analysts see more enquiries to list on SGX amid shifting global conditions
Singapore's stock market is expected to grow in 2026, fuelled by easing interest rates and regional demand for capital. Analysts say they have been seeing more enquiries to list in Singapore, as ...
Singapore’s OCBC offers $4.95 billion for Wing Hang Bank in bet on China growth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) (SES:O39) has offered to pay almost $5 billion (3 billion pounds) for one of Hong Kong's last remaining family-owned banks, in a deal that ...
Temasek, GIC investments flat at US$31 billion even as global peers’ activity rises: report
GIC remains the world’s ‘most prolific’ co-investor, deploying US$44.9 billion since 2018 Read more at The Business Times.
Thousands gather across Singapore for New Year countdown with fireworks and festivities
Celebrations lit up the night sky as thousands of people in Singapore came together to welcome 2026 with festive gatherings and celebration booths on Wednesday (Dec 31). Speaking to AsiaOne at The ...