JAKARTA] Chinese companies are increasingly looking to set up their manufacturing operations in Indonesia, instead of just exporting and distributing their products in the South-east Asian nation.
Data centres to drive threefold jump in jobs in Singapore; wages higher than national average: report
SINGAPORE] The data centre sector is making an “outsized” contribution to Singapore’s economy and has created several thousand jobs directly linked to this sector – with above-average wages, said a ...
Singapore government orders Meta to comply with anti-scam measures or risk hefty S$1M fine
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has directed tech giant Meta to take stronger measures against scams involving the impersonation of government officials on its platforms. Failure to comply could ...
Over 370,000 Singapore bank customers used the money lock feature
More than $30b have been locked up. At least 370,000 Singapore bank customers have used the money lock feature, saving over $30b as of 30 June, according to the Singapore Police Force Mid-Year Scam ...
300,000 vapes seized in Malaysia, shipment believed bound for Singapore
Malaysian Customs has seized about 300,000 vapes at Port Klang, with investigators saying the haul was bound for Singapore's black market.
Combined Wealth Of Singapore’s 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 23% To Record US$239 Billion
The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2025 Forbes list of Singapore’s 50 Richest rose by 23% to US$239 billion.
S’pore’s stock market bull run is just getting started, with room for more upside: Fund chief
Improving sentiment and better valuations could also open the door for new players in emerging sectors to list. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Property Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng And Son Call A Truce To Restore Investor Confidence At CDL
Earlier this year, property magnate Kwek Leng Beng, 84, took his son Sherman, 49, to court over what appeared to be a battle for control of their family’s crown jewel, City Developments Ltd. (CDL). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 50 Richest 2025: Combined Wealth Jumps To $239 Billion; Facebook Cofounder Eduardo Saverin Adds $14 Billion To Remain At No. 1
On the 60th anniversary of its independence, Singapore posted better-than-expected economic growth of 4.3% in the first half of 2025, thanks to an export overdrive amid tariff-related uncertainties.
Family Of The Late Paints Billionaire Goh Cheng Liang Debuts On Singapore’s 50 Richest List At No. 4
Paints tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, whose life epitomized the classic tale of a self-made billionaire, passed away in August at age 98. His fortune is now listed under his heirs, who appear at No. 4 as the ...
Economists raise Singapore growth forecast to 2.4% for 2025; see growth slowing to 1.9% in 2026
Possible levying of semiconductor and pharmaceutical tariffs by US seen as biggest threat to outlook. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB’s Southeast Asia stronghold, wealth to drive profit growth
UOB's integration of Citigroup's retail assets could buoy profit growth by strengthening its Southeast Asian presence with a bigger customer base and cross-selling opportunities ...
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As a result, 100x leverage futures trading has become the preferred tool for seasoned investors looking to maximize potential gains in this volatile market. BexBack Exchange is ramping up its efforts ...
SMX and Singapore’s ASTAR Alliance Set Global Benchmark for Plastics Recycling (NASDAQ:SMX)
Market inflection points are often hard to recognize until they've already revealed the winners. Carbon credits in the early 2000s. ESG reporting systems in the 2010s. Each began as a niche concept, ...
Urban Company IPO to open on Sept 10; check price band, issue size, latest GMP & more
Urban Company, the renowned mobile app-based platform for beauty and home services, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) on September 10, 2025.
Meta risks $775,600 fine tied to Singapore’s order on scam crackdown
Singapore orders Meta to enforce stricter anti-scam measures on Facebook under its new Online Criminal Harms Act or face a US$775,600 fine.