Alex Coffey of TD Ameritrade says its Singapore clients have been more optimistic, as measured by the risks they've been taking.
Singapore asks banks to keep quiet on wealth inflows during China boom
The tacit directive from the Monetary Authority of Singapore was given during a February 20 meeting of an industry group made up of bankers and regulators, according to multiple people who attended.
Singapore Halts Policy Tightening After First-Quarter Slump
Singapore’s central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged after five straight tightening moves since October 2021, pointing to rising global growth risks and ebbing inflation.
No change in Singapore’s monetary policy; current approach ‘appropriate’ for price stability, says MAS
The central bank said the effects of its past tightening moves "should dampen inflation further". It also flagged the risk of a "deeper than anticipated" slowdown in the Singapore economy.
Singapore’s Central Bank Unexpectedly Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
The central bank said the current path of appreciation is sufficiently tight and appropriate for achieving medium-term price stability.
Singapore-flagged vessel boarded by pirates remains unlocated and uncontactable
SINGAPORE — The owner of Success 9 — the Singapore-flagged vessel that was boarded by pirates around 570km off the Ivory Coast on Monday (April 10) — has not been able to communicate with the vessel, ...
Singapore opens up its airport to the metaverse
Singapore's Changi Airport can now be explored on Roblox, where users will be able to experience a virtual representation of the airport's popular features such as an indoor waterfall.
Boy allegedly steals bus in Tampines, goes on 5-hour ‘joyride’ in northeastern Singapore
Authorities are investigating an incident involving a teenage boy who allegedly stole a private bus and took the vehicle on a five-hour joyride.
Name and shame: Singapore bar files police report and exposes customers who left without paying S$275 bill
The Prinsep Street bar that had to deal with irresponsible non-paying customers has escalated matters to the authorities after finding out that it wasn’t “accidental.”
Strides, Premier join forces to form second-largest taxi operator in Singapore
SINGAPORE – SMRT Corporation announced on Thursday (13 April) that its taxi business, Strides Taxi, will be merged with Premier Taxis, creating Singapore's second largest taxi operator.
Singapore authorities warn of malware risk in downloading apps from untrusted sources
Are your devices at risk? Learn how downloading apps from untrusted sources can lead to malware and what you can do to safeguard your personal data.
Singapore Sees New Covid Wave, Cases Mostly Mild
Singapore is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 infections as the city-state transitions to living with an endemic virus.
Axe man in Singapore arrested after Stamford Road fight (Video)
A 25-year-old man was arrested after leaving a fight in the early hours of Tuesday, Apr. 11. Sounds mild? At the time of arrest, he was carrying an axe.
Singapore says unidentified people boarded tanker off Ivory Coast
There was a 20-member crew on the tanker, which has been operating in the West African zone for the past 60 days.
Singapore’s Q1 GDP likely slowed, complicating central bank’s task: Reuters poll
Singapore's economy is likely to have expanded at a slower pace in the first quarter, posing a challenge for the central bank as it seeks to balance containing persistent inflation with efforts to shore up weakening growth.
The World Admires Singapore’s Benevolent Autocracy. Should It?
Consider that in 1960, Singapore and Jamaica had roughly the same G.D.P. per capita — about $425, according to World Bank data. By 2021, Singapore’s G.D.P. had risen to $72,794, while Jamaica’s was just $5,