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.
Manulife Investments introduces EQDP fund eyeing both income and growth with emphasis on local small and mid caps
This fund, a Singapore-focused equity income and growth strategy, is introduced under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). This is designed to ...
Top 10 Corporate Team Building Activities in Singapore for 2026
Explore the Best Corporate Team Building Activities in Singapore for 2026 Singapore, Singapore - February 28, 2026 / ...
Singapore’s National AI Impact Programme to support 10,000 businesses and 100,000 workers
Firms in Singapore looking to integrate artificial intelligence into their businesses and workers wanting to hone their AI skills can soon tap support from a new programme. The National AI Impact ...
Singapore to Grant Citizenship to 30k Foreigners Annually over Declining Workforce
Singapore faces a low population and workforce. To boost productivity, the nation invites 25,000-30,000 skilled foreigners, addressing low workforce gaps.
Korea-Singapore AI alliance: Seoul to establish US$300m global fund in Singapore by 2030
Singapore and South Korea have announced a new AI alliance as both countries push to promote startups and joint research. Seoul has fully backed the partnership with a US$300-million global fund in ...
Singapore, South Korea share ‘basic instinct’ of wanting to do better: President Tharman
When faced with disadvantages and setbacks, both Singapore and South Korea share a "basic instinct" — to do better, and not resign to falling behind, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in a ...
Standard Chartered S’pore Up to 1.3% p.a. 9-month SGD Time Deposit from 1 Mar 2026
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited has refreshed its SGD Time Deposit promo for those looking to lock in a fixed return on Fresh Funds (in SGD) ...
OCBC forges ahead of peers in Q4 earnings, but DBS still leads in dividend yield
Macquarie prefers OCBC over UOB and DBS for its strong earnings and wealth momentum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to equip critical information infrastructure owners with proprietary threat detection systems
This will allow them to better spot and respond to threats that are attacking their system, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How.
Singapore, South Korea expand AI, nuclear cooperation; leaders agree to upgrade FTA
Trust and like-minded partners matter more than ever in an increasingly complex and dangerous world, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He was speaking at a joint press conference with South Korea ...