Singapore’s AI efforts underscore a unique balancing act. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore interest rates could bottom out in second quarter of 2026: UOB
UOB forecasts Singapore interest rates to bottom out in Q2 2026, ahead of US Fed rate cuts, influencing home loans and bank borrowings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore manufacturing growth to moderate in 2026 but AI boom, tariff exemptions are bright spots
Singapore’s industrial production growth averaged 8.2 per cent in the first 11 months of 2025. This was partly due to diversification, said HSBC Asean economist Yun Liu, noting strong growth in ...
Singapore to Start Global Minimum Tax Registration in May
Singapore will begin registering companies to pay the global minimum tax in May, the country’s tax authority said Wednesday.
Singapore’s SAFE framework to replace food safety grades for restaurants
"Singapore’s SAFE framework to replace food safety grades for restaurants" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand.
Bank of Singapore’s Discretionary Portfolio Management Assets Surge on Singapore Equity Demand
These mandates typically allocate between 40 percent and 95 percent to Singapore equities, with the remainder invested in Singapore dollar-denominated bonds and cash. Clients, particularly from China, ...
Standard Chartered Appoints Hu Hong to Lead Greater China Team in Singapore
Standard Chartered has appointed Hu Hong as the global private bank (GPB) group market head in Singapore, tasking him with building and expanding the bank’s Greater China team. This move supports the ...
Singapore’s DayOne Raises $2B Funding for AI Infrastructure Ambitions
The firm pioneers a construction methodology which involves assembling facilities from pre-fabricated modules made at a factory.
Should Rising Rate Sensitivity and Upcoming Results Require Action From Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39) Investors?
In recent days, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp has drawn heightened attention as part of a broader Singapore banking rally, with investors monitoring policy signals on interest rates and its February 25 ...
Singapore’s Kith Cafe store count reduced to 2 amid weak customer traffic
Several Kith Cafe outlets have ceased operations in recent months in Singapore amid a plunge in customer visits, with only 2 stores in operation compared to 10 at its peak.
Singapore rejects request to release funds from firms linked to alleged Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi
SINGAPORE] A district judge from the State Courts has dismissed the application made by a former employee of alleged Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, for the release of seized funds. Read more at The ...
HSBC Life Singapore Launches Flexible Lifetime Income IUL Plan to Support Longevity and Retirement Trends
HSBC Life Singapore has launched HSBC Life Indexed Flexi Income (“the plan”), an indexed universal life (IUL) plan designed to provide lifetime income, wealth accumulation and protection across ...
Singapore banks: DBS crosses $58 for the first time in record-breaking rally
DBS and OCBC shares extend record-breaking rally, pushing Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index to historic highs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World’s Tallest Vertical Farm Opens in Import-Reliant Singapore
Singapore opened the world’s tallest vertical farm on Wednesday, as the city-state tries to reduce its reliance on imported food.
Costly memory: AI-fuelled chip boom sends prices soaring, Singapore retailers reeling
Sim Lim Square retailers told CNA that the current price hikes are among the highest they have seen in decades.
Greenphyto launches S$80 million vertical farm, tallest in the world, in Singapore
At 23 metres tall, the facility has an output 45 times higher than traditional methods Read more at The Business Times.