Rats regularly make headlines here, with rodent infestations presenting a complex problem which needs a multi-faceted approach. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam becomes Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner
Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over SGD2.9 billion (US$2.16 billion), up 18.08% over the same period last year, according ...
Coinbase: Over Half of Finance-Savvy Singaporeans Own Crypto and View it as Future of Finance
More than half of finance-savvy Singaporeans have embraced cryptocurrency and consider it the future of finance.
Singapore probes remittance firm on suspected fraudulent trading
Singapore-based remittance firm Samlit Moneychanger Pte. is being investigated for offences including suspected fraudulent trading, marking the most significant development yet in a fund-freeze ...
Geography, convenience, and political stability: Why music stars like Taylor Swift come to Singapore
SINGAPORE - Concerts are big business, and experts say Singapore is solidifying its position in the global entertainment space, especially off the back of two sold-out six-concert runs helmed by ...
Budget boost for firms to help Singapore stay competitive even after global tax kicks in
The refundable investment credit will support high-value manufacturing, innovation, R&D and more. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Budget cuts costs for businesses, keeps focus on long-term economic goals
Building the capabilities of businesses and staff remains an ongoing effort, said roundtable experts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore SMEs need MNC contracts to escape ‘the small size trap’
Leaving it to market forces will not lead to flourishing courtships between MNEs and local SMEs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore investigates money changer over suspected fraudulent trading
Samlit’s director and compliance manager have been placed under investigation as the scandal-hit the company seeks to discontinue its business.
Singapore’s core inflation falls to 3.1% in January on smaller food and services price hikes
Core inflation is, however, expected to pick up in February, reflecting the effects of Chinese New Year spending.
Singapore core inflation eases to 3.1% in January, but February data may pick up on CNY effect
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Consumer prices have eased ... They added: “Thereafter, core inflation should resume a gradual moderating trend over the rest of the year as import cost pressures ...
Singapore’s Inflation Slows Unexpectedly at Start of 2024 — Update
SINGAPORE--Singapore's inflation slowed in the first month ... it should resume its path of gradual moderation over the rest of the year "as import cost pressures continue to decline and tightness in ...
South Korea and Japan beef up military export trade, showcase defence capabilities at Singapore Airshow
SINGAPORE: South Korea and Japan have been moving to beef up their military export trade, with their intentions on display at the ongoing Singapore Airshow. South Korea is looking to be among the ...
Singapore stocks fall amid disappointing earnings, STI down 1.2%
Investors here ignored Wall Street’s heroics to focus on local corporates ... and they didn’t like what they saw. Disappointing results at Genting Singapore and Venture Corp helped send the Straits ...
Singapore Core Inflation Unexpectedly Slows Despite GST Hike
Singapore’s core inflation slowed in January defying all estimates, amid smaller gains in costs of healthcare to household goods despite an increase in the goods and services tax. The core gauge, ...
Former Julius Baer Banker Joins Azura to Lead Singapore Business
Wealth manager Azura hired former Julius Baer Group Ltd. banker Vincent Ming to lead its operation in Singapore, further expanding its footprint in Asia. Ming has become chief executive officer of ...