ClavystBio, a life sciences investor and venture builder established by Temasek, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency, have signed a ...
Public housing as a fallback? Reddit questions BTO access for new citizens with no long-term plans
A Reddit post has sparked renewed scrutiny over whether Singapore’s public housing policies are being exploited by new citizen-PR couples with no intention of staying long-term. The thread highlights ... ( read original story ...)
UOB maintains Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast at 6% despite trade headwinds
VOV.VN - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reaffirmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth at 6% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026, according to a UOB report released on June 9.
DBS named CGSI’s sector top pick as Singapore banks likely to post limited earnings growth in macroeconomic uncertainty
Analysts Tay Wee Kuang and Lim Siew Khee are “neutral” on the sector but have “add” calls for DBS and UOB and “hold” for OCBC.
These 5 Singapore Dividend Stocks Beat DBS Over the Last Decade: Did You Own Them?
DBS has done very well over the last decade by delivering a mix of capital gains and dividends for its shareholders. But these five stocks beat the bank over the same period. The post These 5 ...
DBS Becomes First Singapore-Listed Firm to Hit US$100B Valuation
DBS becomes the first Singapore-listed firm to surpass US$100 billion in value, boosted by a weaker dollar and wealth growth.
OCBC’s offer for GEH has a ‘good chance of being accepted’, says RHB
The revised offer by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) for Great Eastern Holdings ’ (GEH) shares has a “good chance of being accepted” due to its improved price, says the research team at RHB ...
Singapore Expects S$642m in Carbon Tax Revenue for 2024, ST Says
Singapore expects its carbon tax revenue to triple in 2024 amid a five-fold hike in tax rate last year, the Straits Times reported Tuesday.
Projected carbon tax revenue for 2024 lower than expected after fivefold hike in tax rate
The $642 million estimate is likely due to allowances given to trade-exposed emitters, say experts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singer Jacky Cheung’s encore concerts at Singapore Indoor Stadium slated for Nov 21 to 23
Priority sales for his 60+ Concert Tour, which was staged here in 2023, begin on July 2. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore ranks among top global hubs for tech talent and investment, study shows
But the Republic is also one of the costliest cities to run a tech business. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Tops $100 Billion Market Value in Singapore Exchange First
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. became the first bank in Singapore to top $100 billion in market value, helped by a softer US currency that amplified gains on the local stock market.
S’pore’s projected carbon tax revenue for 2024 lower than expected after fivefold hike in tax rate
The $642 million estimate is likely due to allowances given to trade-exposed emitters, say experts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Explosion and fire hit Singapore-flagged container ship off southern Indian coast
The Indian Coast Guard says an explosion and fire have been reported onboard a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Kerala in southern India.
Exclusive: Binance CEO responds to IPO plans
CEO Richard Teng says any public listing must be approved at the highest levels, leaving timing open for Binance.
🤝Danantara Keeps Eye on GoTo-Grab Merger. 💰Singapore Growth Funding Soar. 🎮🚀Mobile Gaming Market Surges.
Stay informed with the latest updates from Indonesia's startup scene: Danantara's potential stake in Grab-GoTo merger, major funding rounds in Singapore's tech sector, and booming opportunities in ...