Political leaders have said Singapore has to move from a narrow meritocracy to a broader and more inclusive one. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
She will lead the MSS business in Singapore and the whole region. HSBC has appointed Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services (MSS), ASEAN, effective immediately. Ho will be responsible for ...
Singapore unveils a first of its kind fuel tax on flights
Travelers leaving Singapore may find that their flight will cost a little bit more in 2026, thanks to a proposed "green fuel tax" that has just been announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of ...
Built from sweat, stalled by succession: What happens when Singapore’s SMEs have no one to take over the helm
Many SME founders built their businesses through sheer grit and long hours, but few have planned for what happens next. Experts say a lack of succession planning now poses one of the biggest risks to ...
Singapore Raises 2025 Growth Forecast as Third-Quarter GDP Beats Estimates
The city-state now expects economic growth to come in at around 4.0% this year, up sharply from the 1.5% to 2.5% predicted previously.
Singapore sanctions four Israelis over ‘extreme violence’ against Palestinians
Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein and Baruch Marzel committed 'unlawful actions' foreign ministry says as it slaps on entry bans, financial penalties The post Singapore ...
The IPO market is being re-globalized as Asia’s markets embrace dual listings and corporate governance reform
Southeast Asia’s IPO market, after a lengthy slump, is starting to recover. According to Deloitte, total IPO proceeds across Southeast Asia are up by 53% so far this year, with particular energy in ...
Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israeli settlers
Singapore sanctions four Israelis for violent acts in the West Bank as it supports international law and signals readiness to recognise a Palestinian state.
Singapore upgrades 2025 GDP growth forecast to about 4% after third quarter beats estimate
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday (Nov 21) upgraded its economic growth forecast for 2025 to around 4 per cent after a better-than-expected performance in the third quarter of the year. This is quicker ...
RHB Singapore Celebrates Launch of Parkway Premier Centre with Exclusive Wealth Promotions
RHB Singapore announces today the opening of its new Parkway Premier Centre at Parkway Parade, following a comprehensive expansion that positions the Branch as a service hub for personal, priority and ...
Singapore stocks track regional declines; STI down 1%
Singapore stocks, including the STI, slid on Nov 21, tracking declines across Asia markets amid a tech rout and bond market destabilization. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express expands footprint in Singapore
Move enables it to meet increasing demand for logistics services amid development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Read more at The Business Times.
Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch Becomes First Taiwanese Bank in Singapore to Launch Corporate Bond Offerings
As global supply chains realign and geopolitical dynamics reshape investment flows, Taiwanese and multinational companies are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia. With its political ...
OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets from across South-east Asia
In the long term, the bank aims to connect customers with 50 wallets worldwide Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israeli West Bank settlers
Singapore will impose financial sanctions on four Israelis and bar them from entering the city-state, its foreign affairs ministry announced on Friday, accusing them of “egregious acts of extreme ...
Singapore imposes financial sanctions, entry bans on 4 Israeli settlers for ‘extremist violence’ in West Bank
The four men have been involved in "egregious acts of extremist violence" against Palestinians in the West Bank, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.