Singapore has emerged as a beacon of stability and innovation. Over the past few years, the city-state has positioned itself as a global leader in digital assets and blockchain technology, attracting ...
THOUSANDS RAISED A TIGER ACROSS 61 LOCATIONS IN AN ISLANDWIDE TOAST TO SINGAPORE’S 61ST BIRTHDAY
SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Day, born in Singapore Tiger Beer turned Singapore's 61st birthday into a collective islandwide toast, bringing thousands together at 61 ...
Finance teams in Singapore struggle to check AI once it is put to work
According to an Airwallex-commissioned survey, 68% of finance decision-makers in Singapore cite difficulty monitoring or validating AI output, but 96% expect investment in AI-powered finance to rise.
Singapore must not fear unusual, innovative approaches to future challenges, says Jayakumar at book launch
Professor S Jayakumar giving a speech at the launch of his book Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor) SINGAPORE: ...
JETCO Connect 2.0 drives Johor – Singapore collaboration to create new tourism offerings
Tourism businesses and industry partners invited to collaborate with JETCO as Visit Johor 2026 gathers momentum.
Elected Presidency, GRC, NCMP schemes have served Singapore well: SM Lee
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of the book Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws by Professor S Jayakumar, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor) SINGAPORE: The Elected Presidency, Non-Constituency MP ...
Singapore snake sighting draws buzz over rare species that is both venomous and poisonous
An unusual snake encounter at Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir has drawn online attention as experts stress that people should stay far away from the venomous and poisonous animal. Identified as a blue-necked keelback, the reptile carries a rare double distinction: it is both venomous and poisonous, with the ability to inject and release toxins.
Singapore Exchange eyes single-stock ETFs, tie-ups for growth
Singapore stocks have notched multiple record highs in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
StanChart, BSI lose Singapore court bid in 1MDB claims
The banks cannot intervene in the applications brought by four offshore companies as they did not meet the criteria as contingent creditors, Judge Aidan Xu wrote in a ruling on Thursday. Standard ...
Singapore Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as AI Exports Surge
Singapore raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% as AI demand lifts electronics exports, while dependence on global AI spending increases.
Singapore’s Sea tops quarterly revenue estimates as Shopee fuels e-commerce growth
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Singapore's Sea Ltd beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, powered by growth at its e-commerce business led by Shopee and rising demand for its financial services.
S’pore banks Q2 earnings: DBS, OCBC shares could go higher; asset quality concerns resurface at UOB
Analysts remained upbeat on DBS and OCBC, while taking a more mixed outlook on UOB. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tickets for Singapore’s ASEAN football championship semi-final first-leg match against Thailand on sale Aug 12
SINGAPORE: Tickets for Singapore's ASEAN football championship semi-final first-leg match against Thailand will go on sale on Wednesday (Aug 12). Sales of the tickets will start at 11am.
Singapore-based data firm DayOne ‘confidentially files’ for $6.4b IPO in US
Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, aiming to list as early as next quarter. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...
OCBC expands precious metals app offerings to include platinum and palladium
Singapore's second-largest bank OCBC has expanded its precious metals offering on its mobile app to include platinum and palladium bullion.Announcing this in a media release on Tuesday (Aug 11), OCBC ...
AI capex wave pushes Singapore to double its 2026 growth outlook
Singapore GDP grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026, and MTI raised its full-year forecast to 4.5% to 5.5% as AI capital spending lifted electronics exports.