HSBC Holdings plc has narrowed a bidding list for its Singapore insurance unit to Allianz SE, Daiichi Life Group Inc and Sumitomo Life Insurance Co, according to people familiar with the matter.
CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank names the ‘new war’ keeping her up at night
For DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, the biggest risk keeping her up at night is not just market volatility or geopolitical shocks, but cyberattacks.
LSBF Singapore Achieves Fourth Consecutive Win at Singapore Business Review International Business Awards 2026
Singapore Campus has clinched its fourth consecutive win at the Singapore Business Review International Business Awards 2026 (Education category), reinforcing its position as one of Singapore's most ...
Two in three Singapore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll
SINGAPORE: Two in three businesses here have been moderately to severely affected by the war in the Middle East, which has driven up energy and logistics costs, a Singapore Business Federation (SBF) ...
Thai hospitality giant bets on Singapore stock exchange with 14-hotel Reit
MInor International said the move to list its Reit on SGX is a "no brainer". Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Salesforce drops $1 billion on AI in Singapore! Here’s why it matters.
Salesforce is betting big on AI in Singapore! With a $1 billion investment over the next 5 years, theyre expanding AI adoption, boosting research, and training future talent. Plus, a major partnership ...
Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Balakrishnan was discussing the complexities of the U.S.- China relationship from Singapore's perspective with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the CONVERGE LIVE event.
Singapore Maritime Week: Maritime hubs like Singapore critical in volatile environment, says DPM Gan
Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says maritime hubs like Singapore - which anchor connectivity, trust and standards - will become increasingly critical in a volatile ...
Singapore says trade through Malacca Strait must remain free
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said passage through the straits of Malacca and Singapore must remain free for all and that the city-state won’t support any efforts to restrict it.
Singapore man faces charges after viral video shows him kicking woman at Lucky Plaza, police say he hit her before
A 47-year-old man will reportedly be charged in court today after footage showing him kicking a woman in the Lucky Plaza shopping mall here went ...
HSBC Is Said to Shortlist Allianz, Sumitomo for Singapore Insurer
HSBC Holdings Plc has narrowed a bidding list for its Singapore insurance unit to Allianz SE, Daiichi Life Group Inc. and Sumitomo Life Insurance Co., according to people familiar with the matter.
Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC
SINGAPORE] Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remained in expansionary mode in the first quarter of 2026, but the full impact of the ongoing Middle East war – which began on Feb ...
OCBC SME Index stays above 50 in 1Q2026 amid Middle East tensions
Persistent tensions could result in prolonged cost pressures that would slow down activity in the coming months,” says OCBC’s head of global commercial banking Elaine Heng.
Singapore puts $100 mil into maritime tech, from smart ports to AI adoption
MPA launches a data and API exchange platform and an AI adoption drive alongside a new technology roadmap, as Singapore looks to keep its port competitive in an uncertain trade environment ...
Couples in Singapore with dual incomes, no kids aspire to buy private property
A survey reveals that dual-income, no-kids couples in Singapore aspire to buy private property, viewing it as both a lifestyle choice and an investment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
New CPF life-cycle investment scheme may channel billions into Singapore stocks: Citi
As much as S$9 billion in annual liquidity could flow into Singapore equities under the new scheme, the bank says Read more at The Business Times.