Singapore has been named the world's leading maritime centre for the 13th consecutive year in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic international shipping centre development (ISCD) index.In a news release on Friday ...
IPO is ‘just a start’, says Foundation Healthcare’s CEO Liaw
Shares of Foundation Healthcare Holdings debuted on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) at 76.5 cents on July 8, 0.5 cents or 0.66% above its IPO price of 76 cents.
OCBC keeps Singapore overweight for 2H2026 on steady yield and quality
OCBC keeps Singapore overweight for 2H2026, with STI total returns nearing 16% and 15 stock picks, six of them in property.
Too expensive? Analysts say Singapore banks’ shares can climb higher
Analysts predict further upside for Singapore bank shares, driven by interest rates, wealth management, and dividend yields. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to train AI models using local clinical data, medical guidelines
Patients in Singapore could soon get diagnosed and treated with the support of AI models trained on local clinical data and medical guidelines, instead of those from overseas. Health Minister Ong Ye ...
How Singapore Fintech iFAST Became A Regional Wealth Engine
Company founder Lim Chung Chun reshaped retail investing in 2000 by making it easy to buy mutual funds online. Now, with a suite of 29,000 investment products and 1.2 million customer accounts, he’s ...
DBS, OCBC and UOB Beat the STI in 1H 2026: Here’s What Drove the Rally
Singapore’s big three banks beat the STI in the first half of 2026, here’s how. The post DBS, OCBC and UOB Beat the STI in 1H 2026: Here’s What Drove the Rally appeared first on The Smart Investor.
It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore
The surge in premiums comes ahead of the December 31 expiry of incentives given by the government to encourage EV adoption.
Election fatigue is real among Johoreans in Singapore. Here’s how they’re being coaxed home to vote
Why Johoreans in Singapore are experiencing election fatigu,e and how they are being encouraged to return home to vote. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s role in unlocking $1.5b to finance climate projects, green energy in Asia
South-east Asia a treasure trove for renewable energy and green projects, but these prospects may appear too risky. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia hands over 2 alleged scam suspects to Singapore police after KL raid
Two Malaysian men, aged 38 and 44, were arrested for their alleged involvement in overseas scam operations targeting Singapore residents on Wednesday (July 8), after they were brought back to ...
That $500 flower garland? It’s subject to GST, says IRAS to KTV operators
A $500 flower garland might look like a generous show of appreciation. To IRAS, it also looks like taxable revenue. At some nightclubs in Singapore, patrons can buy flower garlands to present to ...
Crypto still ‘off the table’ for Singapore’s Temasek, four years after FTX flop
Temasek's investment in the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange led to a writedown of $275 million in 2022, drawing much local criticism.
Public Service Star awarded to Evonik and UMC chiefs for role in Singapore’s development
The Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) award was given to Christian Kullmann and Stan Hung. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS shares cross $70 mark for the first time as STI soars to new high
DBS shares reach $70 for the first time as institutional capital drives the STI Index to a record high, boosted by upcoming earnings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Public Service Star awarded to Evonik and UMC chiefs for role in Singapore development
The Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) award was given to Christian Kullmann and Stan Hung. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.