Singapore’s removal of unlicensed firms was not a sudden move and reflects a broader global trend to phase out regulatory arbitrage.
About 300 employees laid off by China-linked Singapore firm facing US sanctions over Iran oil shipments
"They act like high and mighty, (but) they leave us in the lurch," says an employee retrenched by shipping cargo inspection firm CCIC Singapore.
Singapore’s Great Eastern proposes delisting with OCBC’s $700 mln offer
Great Eastern is proposing to delist from the Singapore bourse by way of its largest shareholder Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp offering S$900 million ($699.9 million) to buy the rest of the insurer it ...
Singapore’s Temasek appoints former deputy PM Teo Chee Hean as next chairman
Singapore's state investment company Temasek Holdings said on Friday that former minister Teo Chee Hean will join its board of directors as deputy chairman on July 1, and succeed Lim Boon Heng to ...
Economists Slash Singapore GDP, CPI Growth Forecasts on Tariffs
Economists have cut growth forecasts for Singapore’s gross domestic product and consumer prices as uncertainties of the global trade war leave the Lion City vulnerable to risks.
Queues at VEP application centres in Singapore, JB after news of enforcement from July 1
Waves of Singapore motorists showed up at Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) application and installation centres in Singapore and Johor Bahru a day after Malaysia announced that enforcement of the VEP will ...
Football: Singapore beat Maldives 3-1 in friendly ahead of crucial Asian Cup qualifier
SINGAPORE: Singapore beat Maldives 3-1 at the Bishan Stadium in an international friendly on Thursday (Jun 5). A goal in the first half from Amirul Adli and an Ikhsan Fandi double put the Lions in the ...
Singapore’s Private Tutoring Boom Reveals the Hidden Cost of Success
The pressure to pass exams has turned private tutoring into a $1.4 billion industry in Singapore, but the same pressure risks impacting students’ mental health.
Local investor eyes acquisition of Singapore private club 1880 amid Hong Kong branch collapse
[SINGAPORE] A local investor is looking into the potential acquisition of Singapore private club 1880, following the sudden closure of its Hong Kong branch last Friday (Jun 6) – just seven months ...
Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong spotted working at seafood stall in Singapore following controversy
Actor Zhang Yaodong was spotted taking orders from customers at a steamed seafood stall at a Kopitiam in Singapore’s Tampines industrial area.
All the magic and colour of Singapore #shorts
Explore the vibrant allure of Singapore in this captivating short video, offering a glimpse into the city's mesmerizing blend of magic and color. From its iconic skyline to the lush greenery, ...
Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield sinks to 2.05%
SINGAPORE] The cut-off yield for Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) dropped to 2.05 per cent, based on auction results released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday (Jun ...
WazirX’s Restructuring Plan Declined By Singapore Court, Hacked Indian Exchange Says
Creditors were banking on a promise to have their funds distributed in April 2025. That shifted further and now looks to be in indefinite territory again.
Singapore’s AAA Bills Offer an Opportunity for US Carry Trade
Some of the safest assets in Asia offer investors a yield pickup to Treasuries in the wake of the US losing its last AAA credit rating.
Retailers in Singapore seek lower costs and bigger market in Johor Bahru, but face challenges
Some firms cite hiring challenges and concerns over “abandoned malls” in Johor Bahru, while others call for incentives under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Singapore fines operator $2.3M over massive MRT disruption affecting millions
Singapore's rail operator SMRT has been fined 3 million SGD (US$2.33 million) after a major six-day disruption crippled the East–West MRT (mass rapid transit) Line in late 2024, affecting some 2.6 ...