Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, reviews the latest inflation figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s consumer prices rose at its fastest rate since Feb 2013 at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump US$12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
Singapore will be investing US$9.2 billion (S$12.4 billion) to support green investment and build a logistics port hub in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday (Jan 25). ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Colombia sign MOU to boost trade, energy and tech collaboration
Colombia was Singapore's sixth largest trading partner in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s leading HR technology platform Darwinbox raises $72 Million funding led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) at $1B valuation
Darwinbox Asia fastest-growing HR tech platform marks another milestone with a 72MN funding round led by Technology Crossover Ventures TCV along with par ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms enjoy more IPO options now, say experts
SINGAPORE -Singapore companies pursuing initial public offerings (IPOs) now have more options on where to go public. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Tighten Further With More FX Action Seen in April
Singapore’s central bank isn’t done yet, with economists predicting further tightening at its next scheduled meeting after a surprise move Tuesday to blunt rising inflation risks.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 5-In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements
Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement, a move that Jakarta expects to help authorities in their effort to bring to justice people accused of stashing offshore ... ( read original story ...)
Recent SMS phishing scams in S’pore shed light on digital bank security – what more can be done?
She clicked an SMS that she thought was from her bank. It brought her to a link that looked like the bank’s internet banking login page. After the bank user keyed in her authentication code, hackers ... ( read original story ...)
DBS appoints new chief sustainability officer
DBS announced yesterday (January 24) the appointment of Helge Muenkel (pictured) as new chief sustainability officer, with immediate effect . Joining the bank following a decade a ... ( read original story ...)
Masdar to explore RE export from Indonesia to Singapore
It will look into the development of a 1.2GW solar capacity in Indonesia. Masdar has entered into an agreement with Tuas Power, EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of 1.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says it’s ready for 2022 travel demand when it returns
Visitor arrivals and tourism receipts reached 330,000 and an estimated $1.9 billion, respectively in 2021, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. ( read original story ...)
80 years on: National Museum launches new exhibition to mark Fall of Singapore
At a new World War II exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, a poignant display of more than 200 personal artefacts recovered from a burial site underscored the scale of the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore sign key defense, extradition treaties
Indonesia and Singapore have signed key defense and diplomatic agreements that appear to mark a turning point in relations between the Southeast Asian neighbors ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging markets – Indonesia, Singapore and China stocks down more than 1% as S.Korea leads Asian stock markets lower
South Korea led Asia's emerging stock markets lower on Tuesday as investors braced for US. interest rate hikes, while Singapore's dollar gained after the central bank tightened policy in a surprise ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu spotted in Singapore after Australian Open debut
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu was spotted at Singapore's Tanglin Club on Tuesday (25 January) putting in a training session with local players. ( read original story ...)