India and Singapore agreed to bolster cooperation to drive India’s ambition to emerge as semiconductor manufacturing hub, including a “green lane” initiative ...
India, Singapore unveil roadmap to boost trade under comprehensive strategic partnership
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore aims to deepen trade relations, focusing on semiconductor industry support, sustainable industrial parks, and digital finance. India ...
Skills and space cooperation among five new tie-ups between Singapore and India
The memorandums of understanding were announced during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first visit to India as head of government.
S’pore swim school Fitness Champs to launch $19.3m IPO on Nasdaq, plans Dubai expansion
Most of the funds raised will go towards launching its Dubai operations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks climb on weak US jobs data, rate-cut expectations; STI up 0.2%
Key regional bourses end mixed – up in South Korea, Japan and Malaysia, and down in China Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Olam Group and Yangzijiang Financial replace CapitaLand Ascott Trust and ComfortDelGro on STI reserve list
Olam Group and Yangzijiang Financial Holding have replaced CapitaLand Ascott Trust and ComfortDelGro on the Straits Times Index (STI) “reserve” list, following the September quarterly review. However, ...
UOB Asset Management launches new gold managed portfolio solution amid renewed demand for the metal
Called the UOBAM Gold+, the portfolio blends 49% SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust ETF, 49% United Gold & General Fund and a 2% cash buffer.
Singapore records steepest drop in ASEAN consumer sentiment
The fall was attributed to a drop in optimism about the economic environment Singapore posted the lowest consumer sentiment score amongst five ASEAN countries in the new UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment ...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Singapore PM Wong at Hyderabad House
"The visit will provide an opportunity for both Prime Ministers Wong and Narendra Modi to review our robust and multifaceted cooperation and to set the path for future collaboration," MEA said.
UOB launches first regional Consumer Sentiment Index, revealing ASEAN consumers’ confidence in the economy
In the sixth edition of the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS)[1], the region's leading consumer confidence barometer, UOB launched ASEAN's first ...
Vietnam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report
Major ASEAN economies have continued to show resilience despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, with Vietnam standing out as the most optimistic market in the region, according to a survey.
Singapore Dollar Steady, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
The Singapore dollar is steady against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session. The weak U.S. JOLTS job openings in July places a Fed rate cut in the bag later this month, says José Torres,senior ...
OCBC Indonesia’s ‘big advantage’ over local, Chinese banks
OCBC Indonesia believes its 205 office networks in 54 cities is a superior choice for Chinese firms looking to set up shop in Southeast Asia’s most populous country.
Firms can tap OCBC’s network to expand in Indonesia amid push to boost local manufacturing
The country is South-east Asia’s largest consumer market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC analysts maintain Indonesia’s growth forecast despite protests
Even with the protests that escalated in Jakarta on Aug 28, OCBC Global Markets Research economists have kept their 2025 GDP growth forecast for Indonesia unchanged at 4.7%.
Singapore’s snowballing cash levels are boosting local bonds
SINGAPORE] The recent build-up of cash in Singapore’s money market is strengthening demand for the nation’s bonds, driving returns to near the highest in the region. Read more at The Business Times.