With government agencies building cutting-edge technologies in isolation, could this risk pulling Singapore's digital progress in completely different directions?
Singapore students launch new bus stop that doubles as an ‘exercise gym’
In Singapore, a team of students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has cleverly come up with a new bus stop design that lets commuters burn away calories while waiting.
Singapore Bank DBS Completes Fixed Income Trade on JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network Onyx
DBS (D05), Singapore's largest bank by market cap, said it has become the first Asian bank to use JPMorgan's (JPM) blockchain-based fixed income trading network Onyx, joining international heavyweights including Goldman Sachs (GS) and BNP Paribas (EPA).
Singapore’s official 2023 growth forecast gloomier than expected: analysts
SINGAPORE’S economic growth is officially forecast to slow to between 0.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2023, a range that private-sector economists find surprisingly low. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore among 4 countries to nominate the kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Malaysia aim to submit the nomination of the kebaya to UNESCO in March 2023, with the result expected to be announced at the end of 2024.
Singapore fixed-asset investments fall to $956 million in Q3
Business investment declined markedly in the third quarter, likely due to weaker economic sentiment amid inflation concerns and the faltering global economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore’s dollar, stocks slide on disappointing growth outlook
Singapore projects GDP growth to ease in 2023 * Malaysian stocks fall for thirst consecutive session * Philippine stocks hit highest since Sept. 19 By Himanshi Akhand Nov 23 (Reuters) - Singapore's ...
Singapore’s slowing growth carries risk of technical recession in 2023: Analysts
Any recession will likely be a shallow one due to the offsetting tailwinds from lifting of local mobility and international travel restrictions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB and SP Group partner to offset 100% or more of household electricity carbon emissions for UOB EVOL cardholders
UOB EVOL cardholders will now be able to offset 100 per cent or more of their household electricity carbon footprint for free when they charge SP Group's (SP) utilities bills to their credit card, via ...
Singapore’s core inflation eases slightly to 5.1% in October; expected to stay elevated in next few quarters
SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation eased slightly to 5.1 per cent in October, driven by smaller increases in electricity and gas prices, retail, as well as other goods and service, official data ...
Singapore core inflation eases to 5.1% in October, first drop in 8 months
The headline consumer price index or overall inflation came in at 6.7%, down from September’s 7.5%. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Singapore’s gas infrastructure could accelerate a low-carbon future
Southeast Asia faces a pivotal moment in its shared energy future as the changing role of gas transforms the regional energy outlook. As a land-scarce nation seeking innovative solutions to meet ...
HP cutting up to 6,000 jobs over next three years; Singapore impact unknown
It will cut as much as 10% of its 61,000-employee global workforce and reduce its real estate footprint. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Investigates Binance For Potential Breach Of Local Payment Services Regulations
"Should Binance decide now to dismantle some of these restrictions, it has to continue to comply with the prohibition against soliciting Singapore users without a license," the Monetary Authority of ...
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore’s dollar, stocks slip as growth forecast disappoints
Singapore projects GDP growth to ease in 2023 * Most emerging Asia equities strengthen * Philippine stocks hit highest since Sept. 19 By Himanshi Akhand Nov 23 (Reuters) - Singapore's dollar and ...
SGX Nifty rises 65 points: Firm Asian cues, DII buying, Inox Green Energy market debut & more
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange quoted 65 points, or 0.36 per cent, higher at 18,352.50, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Wednesday.