Real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Singapore and Asia Pacific are showing strong recovery, delivering significant returns amid improving market sentiment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
DBS group CEO Tan Su Shan tops Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women in Asia 2025
SINGAPORE: DBS Chief Executive Tan Su Shan has been named the most powerful woman in Asia by Fortune, topping the magazine’s 2025 Most Powerful Women Asia list. Ms Tan, who took over as group CEO in ...
Singapore stocks buck regional trend with Hongkong Land the biggest decliner; STI down 0.4%
Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) closed lower by 0.4% on Oct 9, defying a general upward trend in other regional markets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s watch microbrands keep ticking amid a global slowdown
Tariffs, export dips and cautious buyers are testing local watchmakers – but creativity and community fuel their resilience Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s turnover rate rises more steeply amid steady wage growth: poll
Across Singapore, the overall budgeted salary increase for 2026 is projected to be 4.3 per cent, unchanged from 2025, according to Aon’s 2025 Salary Increase and Turnover Study, which surveyed over ...
Singapore distillates stocks jump to above 10 million barrels
Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles jumped to a three-month high as net exports of diesel and jet fuel both dipped from a week earlier, official government data showed on Thursday.
FairPrice Group first in Singapore to operate driverless vehicles on public roads
FairPrice Group has received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to operate driverless vehicles on public roads to transport goods.In a statement on Wednesday (Oct 8), the company said it ...
Singapore financial firms lead AI adoption but still lose clients over onboarding delays
The city-state leads the world in AI-driven compliance in financial services. Yet, onboarding inefficiencies continue to cost clients, according to new studies by Fenergo and Flint Global.
HSBC extends tokenized deposit service to Singapore
HSBC has introduced its tokenized deposit service (TDS) in Singapore, extending the blockchain-based payment capability beyond its initial launch in Hong Kong.
HSBC Rolls Out Tokenised Deposit Service in Singapore
HSBC has expanded its Tokenised Deposit Service to Singapore, marking the first cross-border use of its blockchain-based treasury solution ...
Clear pathways to growth and prosperity in Asia amid global uncertainty: OCBC’s Tan Teck Long
OCBC's Tan Teck Long outlines clear pathways to growth and prosperity in Asia, focusing on supply chain resilience, regional trade, and energy transition. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
DBS named safest bank in Asia for 17th consecutive year
SINGAPORE: DBS has once again been recognised as the “Safest Bank in Asia” for 2025, marking the 17th consecutive year the bank has received the accolade. The bank also maintained its global standing, ...
MyRepublic and Revolut Partner to Redefine the Digital Lifestyle for Singapore’s Mobile-First Generation
MyRepublic, a leading telecommunications provider in Singapore, and fintech super-app Revolut have launched an all-in-one partnership delivering connectivity, finance, travel, and lifestyle services ...
S’pore Pools makes record S$12.7 billion from lottery, sports betting & horse racing in last financial year
Singapore Pools generated a record S$12.7 billion in turnover in the last financial year, from their lottery, sports betting and horse racing services. This surpassed the previous record of S$12.2 ...
Top Singapore fund Lion Global wins with ‘forgotten’ small-caps
The company sees the small- and mid-cap strategy continuing to succeed over the longer term as well Read more at The Business Times.
HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private in US$37 billion deal
The firm, based in London, is known as an anchor of commerce between the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world Read more at The Business Times.