Health is the new wealth that is gaining momentum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares continue winning streak; STI up 0.7%
The benchmark index reaches a high for a fourth consecutive trading day at 4,161.43. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore confirms Indonesian oil tycoon Muhammad Riza Chalid not in country amid fuel import probe
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Muhammad Riza Chalid, the Indonesian oil tycoon dubbed the “Gasoline Godfather”, is not in Singapore amid an ongoing probe into fuel import ...
Construction begins on Las Vegas Sands’ $8 billion ‘ultra luxurious’ resort in Singapore
Construction has started on an $8 billion "ultra luxurious" integrated resort in Singapore that will expand the city-state's Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and Las Vegas Sands' presence in Asia.
Singapore’s most famous landmark is undergoing an $8 billion expansion
The skyline-defining Marina Bay Sands is getting a fourth tower and new 15,000-seat entertainment venue. But its architect was given a clear brief: Don’t mess with an icon.
Built in Thailand, funded in Singapore, as startups gravitate to city-state
Thailand will host the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, with digital transformation expected to take centre stage. But even as the country readies for its time in the global ...
Tech export growth outpaces non-tech in Asia, with widest gap in Thailand: Nomura
SINGAPORE] The divide between technology and non-technology exports growth in Asia is set to widen even further, according to a Jul 11 report from Nomura. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore tourism receipts edge down 0.1% in Q1 on year
SINGAPORE] The city-state’s tourism receipts (TR) marginally fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to S$8.07 billion, from S$8.08 billion in the year-ago period. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore 2025 GDP raised to 2.1%, export gains may ease: UOB
UOB expects full-year growth in 2025 to run slightly above potential, but forecasts a slowdown to 1.4% in 2026. Singapore’s economy is now expected to grow 2.1% in 2025, up from an earlier estimate of ...
Subdued business outlook for S’pore SMEs for rest of 2025 amid tariff worries: OCBC poll
The second-quarter performance for SMEs was in expansionary range, according to OCBC. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Las Vegas Sands hopes to usher in ‘new era of luxury tourism’ with a new $8 billion casino complex in Singapore
The $8 billion project will feature 55-storey hotel tower along with other amenities like luxury boutiques and a casino.
Singapore shares rise to new high; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore bourse closed higher on Wednesday (Jul 16), marking the third straight day the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new high. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore slips to A3 risk rating amidst deepening tariff threats
Singapore’s macroeconomic outlook has become less favourable. Singapore’s country risk rating has been downgraded from A2 to A3, according to the latest July 2025 Risk Review from Coface. Coface noted ...
Chinese traveller calls SQ Business Class ‘last century’ over seat issue, gets schooled on XHS
A traveller’s complaint about Singapore Airlines’ ‘last century’ Business Class on Xiaohongshu sparked debate. The passenger criticised ageing seats and AirAsia-like meals, while netizens explained ...
LAS VEGAS SANDS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW ULTRA-LUXURY DEVELOPMENT IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday evening with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and ...
Crypto Banking Startup Dakota Raises $12.5M for Global Stablecoin Push
The startup, which lets businesses send and receive U.S. dollars globally via stablecoin rails, is expanding to over 100 countries with the funding.