Imports of gold into Singapore from Dubai hit a record last month, thanks to wealthy investors seeking alternative hubs against the backdrop of an eight-week conflict in the Persian Gulf.
Chevron likely to close deal for Singapore refinery stake sale to Eneos in May, sources say
Chevron is likely to close a deal for the sale of its 50% stake in Singapore Refining and other regional assets to Japan's top refiner Eneos in May, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Singapore Banks Coordinate Threat Monitoring Amid Concerns Over Mythos AI Risks
Singapore banks share threat intelligence and strengthen defences as Claude Mythos raises concerns over AI-linked cyber risks.
US, China, UK drive Singapore FDI inflows in 2025
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Singapore rose 8.4 percent year on year to 197 billion Singapore dollars (about 154.3 billion U.S.
Singapore sees $197b FDI inflow in 2025
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Singapore rose to $197b in 2025, an increase of 8.4% compared with the previous year.
Singapore dollar consolidates; US blockade of Iran in focus
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart in Asian trading, but could be weighed by prospects of an extended blockade of Iranian ports.
Singapore Port Enters Sustainability Agreements With UN, Ports of LA and Long Beach
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is making moves to improve shipping sustainability. The entity recently entered a partnership with United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and ...
Crypto regulations shifted to stricter enforcement in 2025
Crypto regulations in 2025 focused on money laundering, abandoning previous oversight based on security law.
Singapore turns to satellites, AI and robotics to bolster public safety
HTX signs deals with ST Engineering and NCS to develop satellite-based monitoring and continuous engineering capabilities for public safety, expanding how frontline systems are built and deployed.
Singapore-washing is dead: China cuts off US tech investment
"Singapore-washing" — the tactic of Chinese technology firms re-domiciling in the city-state to bypass geopolitical scrutiny — is facing an existential threat. China has moved to implement aggressive ...
French student faces jail in Singapore for licking straw
Teenager posted video of himself licking straw and returning it to dispenser with the caption reading ‘city is not safe’ ...
Singapore’s ‘The Violinist’ enters Annecy 2026 main competition
“The Violinist,” a hand-drawn animated feature co-directed by Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han and Spanish director Raul Garcia, has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy Animation ...
The UOB Share Price Slide That Has Singapore Income Investors Watching Closely
At lunchtime, there’s a certain quiet around the UOB headquarters on Raffles Place, the kind that comes from a bank that’s been around long enough to stop trying to look exciting. Between the lobby ...
French teen faces two years in prison for licking vending machine straw in Singapore
A French teenager is facing up to two years in a Singapore prison after he allegedly licked a straw in an orange juice vending machine – then placed it back in the dispenser.
Chinese refiner Hengli, sanctioned by US, restructures Singapore unit, sources say
SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - China's Hengli Group, whose refinery unit was sanctioned by the U.S., adjusted the shareholding structure of its Singapore-based trading arm to shift control to a ...
Bank of Singapore reshuffles family office and wealth advisory senior leadership
SINGAPORE: Bank of Singapore, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp's private banking unit, announced on Tuesday changes to its senior leadership team for its family office and wealth advisory business, as it ...