This comes at a time when gold has been on a historic run, driven by strong investor demand amid global uncertainty. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sheng Siong to invest S$520m to expand Singapore operations
Sheng Siong Group, a grocery chain managed by Singaporean billionaire Lim Hock Chee and his family, plans to invest S$520m ($402m) to expand its operations within Singapore, as reported by Forbes.
Singapore denies entry to Hong Kong activist Nathan Law, says presence not in country’s national interests
Nathan Law, who fled Hong Kong in 2020, arrived at Changi Airport on Saturday and was put on the next flight back to San Francisco on Sunday.
Singapore, the UK, and Switzerland are the top destinations for the world’s superrich to send their money, HSBC says
An HSBC report finds 59% of entrepreneurs plan to move wealth abroad this year, led by Singapore, the UK, and Switzerland, as China retreats.
Singapore companies stand to gain from new global digital resource platform: Josephine Teo
The digital gateway aims to benefit policymakers from other countries and multilateral organisations Read more at The Business Times.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore
A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist living in self-exile was barred from entry to Singapore after arriving despite the country having issued him a visa.
Industrial real estate developer Soon Hock Enterprise lodges preliminary prospectus with MAS for upcoming IPO
The company, which is in the business of developing and selling industrial properties has been involved in the launch of more than 1,200 units of strata-titled industrial properties in Singapore.
From Singapore to India: Why Flipkart Is Relocating HQ Ahead of 2026 IPO?
Flipkart got the nod from Singapore court to relocate its headquarters to India, ahead of its IPO due to smoother regulatory clearance.
Overseas Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore
The activist wanted by the Hong Kong government said he was denied entry to Singapore over the weekend for what he presumes were political reasons.
UOB pioneers cross-border card rewards redemption for Singapore customers, strengthening Malaysia-Singapore Consumer Connectivity
UOB is the first Singapore financial institution to launch a pioneering credit card capability today, enabling Singapore customers to redeem rewards points (UNI$) when they travel and spend in Johor, ...
UOB taps rising Johor spend with cross-border rewards redemption scheme for Singapore cardholders
This comes as spending by the bank’s Singapore credit card customers in Malaysia has risen Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore and UAE rise as global crypto adoption leaders
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emerged as the world’s leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, with both nations showing record ownership levels, rapid growth, and strong regulatory ...
Economic Buzz: Singapore import prices continues to fall
Singapore's import prices continued to fall in August but the pace of decrease softened, the Department of Statistics showed Monday.
Singapore shares buoyed by regional sentiment and domestic policy support; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 355 to 244 amid a high trading volume. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore beats out the UK and Switzerland to be world’s top destination for entrepreneurial wealth: HSBC
Singapore entrepreneurs stand out for their spending, with 61% spending on luxury travel, 59% on high-end fashion and jewellery and 56% on cars.
Singapore the top global hub for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation: HSBC
The bank polled 3,000 entrepreneurs across 15 markets in its Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report for 2025 Read more at The Business Times.