The umami-sweet flavours of this fiery-red national dish have evolved over seven decades, now inspiring everything from biscuits and pasta to bao buns and soft-serve ice cream.
DBS Bank first in Asia Pacific to trial Visa’s agentic commerce tools
Singapore-headquartered DBS Bank has become the first bank in Asia Pacific to pilot Visa’s agentic commerce suite, with the move enabling AI agents to make transactions on behalf of consumers.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (February 2026): Minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 1.50%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash — rich aunties and uncles, think again.A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays ...
2 dead in fire on board Singapore-registered bulk carrier
Two crew members have died on board the Singapore-registered bulk carrier Mandy after an engine room fire on Tuesday (Feb 17).The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement ...
Singapore introduces 1st green jet fuel fee as regional demand rises
Singapore has become the first country to impose a dedicated green fuel charge on air travelers and cargo shippers, a move that will raise ticket prices but also channel billions into cleaner jet fuel ...
Singapore is spending billions to boost births, and it’s not working
Singapore is offering cash bonuses, tax breaks and longer parental leave to encourage couples to have children, but many are still choosing not to.
Inside the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC)
The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) manages Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, investing long-term to increase international purchasing power.
How Singapore rebuilt itself from a port city to a global power
When Singapore separated from Malaysia in 1965, it faced unemployment, housing shortages, and no natural resources. Through aggressive industrial policy, anti-corruption reforms, world-class ...
Singapore’s key exports up 9.3% in January, fuelled by electronics shipments on strong AI demand
SINGAPORE] The Republic’s key exports expanded by a slower-than-expected 9.3 per cent year on year in January, driven by electronics shipments due to strong artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand ...
Welcome to Singapore’s hustle economy
20-hour kitchen days. Tears and budget fears. Lying flat is the last thing on these young Singaporean business owners' minds.
SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings is moving to deepen its presence in the crypto sector, announcing plans to take a controlling position in Singapore-based exchange Coinhako. In a Friday ...
Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns
Singapore enterprises are investing heavily in AI, but returns remain uneven. Here’s why governance, cost control and capacity matter more than headcount cuts.
Bank of Singapore Hires Alternative Investments Expert to Strengthen UHNW Solutions
Bank of Singapore, the private banking division of Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation, has appointed Bernard Heng as Head of Customised Solutions, effective 2 March 2026. The move is intended to ...
Nikkei, Shanghai, Heng Seng to KOSPI: List of global markets that are observing stock market holiday on Tuesday
Stock market holiday: In mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will remain closed from February 16 to February 23, with trading set to resume on February 24.
Chinese New Year boosts interest, TradFi buying crypto exchanges: Asia Express
Digital yuan hongbao now comes with interestChinas banks are rolling out digital yuan red envelopes (hongbao) and payment discounts ahead of Lunar New Year to boost consumption.Red envelopes are a ...
OCBC’s Bank of Singapore Appoints Bernard Heng to Lead Customized Solutions for Ultra-High Net Worth Clients
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Bernard Heng as head of customized solutions, effective March 2. Reporting to Lim Leong Guan, global head of the investment solutions ...