Ying Wang has been appointed head of distribution for international wealth and premier banking (IWPB), overseeing sales and service channels across the ASEAN-China corridor. She previously led wealth ...
Oil spikes stir inflation risk: which Singapore stocks are the most defensive – and vulnerable?
SINGAPORE] With the possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East and the effectively closed status of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery through which roughly 20 per cent of global oil ...
SATS, SIA lead Singapore stock market tumble on Iran war fears; STI down 2.1%
Of the 30 counters on the blue-chip index, 25 ended the day in the red. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1: Tan See Leng
Singapore will raise the retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1, alongside CPF enhancements and support for senior workers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...
Singapore to raise retirement age to 64, re-employment age to 69 in July 2026
Singapore will be raising its retirement and re-employment ages this year to support senior workers, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng said. Amid a declining labour force participation rate and an ...
Budget 2026: New CPF life-cycle investment scheme likely to appoint only two to three fund managers to keep fees low
Simplicity and cost are two important aspects of the voluntary scheme, says MOM Read more at The Business Times.
S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors
It will also double down on modern services and new areas of growth, such as quantum computing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Escalating Middle East conflict leaves Singapore firms grappling with broken supply, trade routes
Singapore firms face escalating supply chain disruptions, trade route delays, and rising costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Manulife Investments Targets Under-researched Singapore Small‑ and Mid‑Caps With New Income Strategy
The Manulife Singapore Opportunities Income Strategy seeks to deliver a balanced income and growth outcome through active stock selection. Income is generated primarily through dividends, complemented ...
Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition
The Singapore Exchange is also assessing industry demand for a new gold contract, according to sources Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore taps local and foreign banks to push regional gold hub ambition: Sources
MAS held meetings with banks over recent months to assess Singapore's potential as a physical trading hub, sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition — Bloomberg
Singapore is cranking up efforts to turn itself into a regional gold hub, tapping local and international banks to help boost liquidity and make the most of demand from wealthy investors.
DBS PayLah! Now a Refund Option Under Singapore’s Container Return Scheme
Singapore’s container return scheme will allow 10-cent recycling refunds to be credited to DBS PayLah! from 1 April 2026.
Public can use DBS PayLah, ez-link to get 10-cent refund when recycling bottles, cans
After dropping off eligible cans and bottles for recycling from April 1, consumers can receive 10-cent refunds via their DBS PayLah! wallets.This is the second digital refund option under the Beverage ...
Singapore firms grapple with impact of escalating Middle East conflict on supply, trade routes
Singapore firms face escalating supply chain disruptions, trade route delays, and rising costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
From AI to Free Trade, South Korea and Singapore Double Down on Partnership
As the competition between the United States and China intensifies, Seoul and Singapore are laying the groundwork for strategic cooperation in a variety of fields.