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.
Singapore named world’s most expensive city for the rich, beating Hong Kong, London
Singapore has been ranked the most expensive city in the world for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live well for the third consecutive year, once again surpassing London and Hong Kong.
House Plans “Crypto Week” With Three Digital Asset Bills
The House’s decision to dedicate a whole week to cryptocurrency legislation demonstrates the growing recognition of digital assets’ importance in the financial ecosystem. While specific details about ...
Singapore GDP seen at 2.0% in 2025, but tariffs may halve growth
RHB analysts, however, caution that much of the recent growth appears front-loaded due to early export orders. Singapore’s economy is projected to grow 2.0% in 2025, according to RHB Bank’s latest ...
Singapore’s economy continues to expand in 2Q
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy continues to grow in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), skirting a technical recession despite persistent global trade headwinds and US tariff uncertainty weighing on ...
Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000 as US to debate crypto rules
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
Singapore’s economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate
The economy grew 4.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chemical Export Boom? India Poised to Overtake China, Singapore in US Market
India has the potential to boost its GDP by 0.3% by increasing chemical exports to the US. A State Bank of India report suggests India could capture market share from China and Singapore, particularly ...
Singapore shares hit new high; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 315 to 191. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.