Singapore is poised to tighten monetary policy at a review next week, with the Middle East war driving up energy prices, stoking inflation and darkening the growth outlook at home and abroad.
Singapore welcomes Middle East ceasefire, supports restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic
Singapore welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, and the commitment under the ceasefire to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.The war, now in its ...
Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats ...
Singapore Government Offices Told to Rein in Air-Conditioning
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies.
Singapore raises corporate tax rebate to 50%, expands energy grant
Enhanced tax benefits will be disbursed as early as the end of April. Singapore will enhance tax rebates and expand energy grants to help manage rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict, Acting ...
Road tax rebates, reducing petrol duties to address rising fuel prices a blunt tool: Jeffrey Siow
More than 30 Members of Parliament sought clarifications in Parliament after three ministerial statements on the impact of the conflict on Singapore.
Future Electronics Wins Workforce Transformation Award in Singapore
Future Electronics has received the WSG-SBF Workforce Transformation Award in Singapore, recognizing its commitment to upskilling, job redesign, and building a future-ready workforce that drives ...
Singapore banks remain cautious despite Iran war ceasefire
Singapore’s banks are continuing with a cautious approach to trade and banking relationships in the Middle East, despite the news of a ceasefire in the region, amid trade flow uncertainty.
Singapore firms lead Asia in sustainability push: survey
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore-based firms are among the most advanced in Asia in translating sustainability ambitions into action, although funding constraints remain a key hurdle, ...
Mastercard Launches AI Payments in Singapore as Crypto Sector Nears $20 Bn
On April 8, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) piloted an AI-powered payment product in Singapore and Malaysia, marking a decisive step toward the commercialization of agentic commerce. The AS ...
Singapore refuses to negotiate Hormuz passage as ‘matter of principle’
The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle - Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Trea ...
I Stayed at Singapore’s Most Iconic Hotel After Its $1.75-billion Renovation—Here’s What It Was Like
Since opening in 2010, Marina Bay Sands, or “MBS” as locals refer to it, has been a fixture of every postcard rack and travel brochure. Some book a stay solely to spend the day splashing in its ...
Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore will not negotiate safe passage through Strait of Hormuz; US removes ‘inaccurate’ Singapore trade surplus claim as Govt heads to hearings …
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Lion Global Investors and OCBC Strengthen Investor Participation as LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund Crosses S$1.25 Billion
Lion Global Investors (LGI) is pleased to announce that the LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund (the "Fund') has surpassed S$1.25 billion in assets under management (AUM), representing a key milestone ...
Singapore Oct exports down less than expected, underlying picture weak
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore exports fell less than expected in October as sales to Europe rebounded modestly, but underlying shipments remained weak amid sluggish global demand and look set to ...
Singapore introduces $780 million package to cushion impact of Middle East war
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 7 (Reuters) - Singapore will deliver a support package worth almost S$1 billion ($780 million), including cash handouts and fuel vouchers, to offset the economic ...