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As other Asian equity markets boom, Singapore sees value over volume in SGX’s IPO rebound
The SGX is having a bumper crop of IPOs in the first half of the year and the trend is likely to continue if the market holds, analysts said.
Singapore’s 5 richest billionaires: Kwek Leng Beng narrows gap with No. 1 to $16.8B
Property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng remains the second-richest billionaire in Singapore this year, but his gap with the top ranker has nearly halved to US$16.8 billion.
Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5
Strong artificial intelligence demand keeps electronics resilient, but manufacturing prospects remain uneven Read more at The Business Times.
Marina Square to close for redevelopment in 2027; Shein tanks after IPO: Markets this week
Marina Square and Yishun cineplex set for major redevelopments by 2031, amid rising Singapore market growth and new investment opportunities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore tax revenue hits record S$97.3 billion, up 9.4% on stronger economy
SINGAPORE] The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore collected S$97.3 billion in tax revenue in the financial year 2025/2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous financial year, driven by stronger ...
Singapore Minister: Will not interfere in SIA’s decision on investing in Air India
Singapore says it will not interfere in Singapore Air’s Air India investment decisions as the carrier is reportedly seeking Rs 100 billion in shareholder aid.
Man fined S$560,000 for evading duty on nearly 30,000 bottles of beer
The man did not pay the fine and will serve 164 days in jail in default.
Singapore Government Won’t Interfere in Decisions on Air India
The Singapore government said it will not interfere in any decision that Singapore Airlines Ltd. makes in Air India Ltd., which is said to be seeking financial aid from its shareholders.
Outdoor pubs, fine dining: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore this August 2026
Singapore’s dining scene keeps expanding outward this August, with new restaurants, cafes and bars landing everywhere from a Botanic Gardens hall to a National Gallery rooftop. This month’s ...
Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms
Investment in Southeast Asia’s blockchain industry has rebounded from a 2025 slump, but the recovery is being driven by a shrinking number of deals with investors concentrating capital in ...
Singapore Finance Minister Confirms Income Tax Will Apply to NFTs
In a parliamentary answer to Yip Hon Weng of the Singaporean Member of Parliament, Lawrence Wong, Singapore's finance minister, stated that the income tax treatment for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will ...
Air in central Singapore remains unhealthy, PSI in western and eastern regions dip to moderate
Air quality in central Singapore remains unhealthy with PSI above 100, while western and eastern regions improve to moderate on Sept 5. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC Prices US$750 Million High-Grade Covered Bonds for 2029
OCBC ( ) has provided an update. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC), incorporated in Singapore, is a major regional bank that offers a broad suite of financial ser ...
21 cases of ‘pump and dump’ stock market manipulation scams recorded in two months: Police
SINGAPORE – A total of 21 cases of stock market manipulation scams involving companies listed overseas has been reported in Singapore since July, with one involving a Hong Kong-listed firm recording ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore moves closer to stablecoin rollout with sweeping regulatory proposals
Singapore's MAS releases consultation paper proposing a formal stablecoin licensing regime with 100% reserve backing, cross-border recognition, ...