Are expats leaving Singapore over cost concerns? Consecutive MRT faults in the TEL and EWL test patience and public confidence.
Singapore’s exports fall 11.3% y/y in August, much weaker than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 11.3% in August from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, weaker than analysts' estimates as exports of both electronics and ...
HSBC Deploys Generative AI to Streamline Private Banking Advice
HSBC unveiled Wealth Intelligence, a generative AI-powered ecosystem that helps its private banking teams for tailored investment advice ...
Nasdaq-Listed Huize Secures Financial License in Singapore
Nasdaq-listed Huize Holding's international financial advisory arm has obtained a license to operate in Singapore, as part of the insurance technology platform's efforts to expand overseas.
Singapore, Hong Kong Boost Cooperation on Banking Supervision
Singapore and Hong Kong regulators are strengthening cooperation to supervise banks in the two key financial hubs.
Vietnam and Singapore strike deal on carbon markets
Vietnam and Singapore have signed a landmark agreement paving the way for joint participation in international carbon trading, in a move both governments say will bolster global efforts to curb ...
Maybank, UOB Kay Hian raise target prices for Food Empire
Food Empire's revenue and margin will remain strong in the current 2HFY2025 due to lower raw material costs, and that Vietnam should continue to be its main growth driver ...
S’pore firms boost revenue, expand into new markets with Enterprise Singapore’s Scale-Up programme
The programme, which started in 2019, has supported more than 100 companies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore key exports shrink 11.3% in August, defying forecast of slight expansion
Only three out of Singapore’s top 10 markets saw an increase in exports in August Read more at The Business Times.
DBS Asia Gateway office moves to Perennial Business City, formerly Big Box
The bank held the second edition of its SME- and sustainability-focused DBS Regenerative Festival at the “alternate site” today, welcoming over 300 business owners and industry partners.
Singapore key exports tumble 11.3% in August as US tariffs take sharper toll
Key exports to the US shrank 28.8 per cent while shipments to China fell 21.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Unemployment rate rises for Singapore’s younger workers in Q2, despite holding steady overall
[SINGAPORE] The unemployment rate of Singapore residents younger than 30 rose to 5.7 per cent in June, said the Ministry of Manpower’s Labour Market Report on Wednesday (Sep 17). This was even as ...
Singapore electronics firms turn less pessimistic about outlook
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's electronics manufacturers have become less pessimistic, suggesting the beleaguered industry may be approaching a trough, but sentiment in finance and ...
Singapore joins 13 nations to push for lower trade barriers, harness technology
Singapore is working with 13 other nations to lower trade barriers and harness technology. The grouping is also aiming to make international trade smoother and more reliable. Trade and Industry Minist ...
Singapore maintains top 5 spot in 2025 Global Innovation Index
Singapore has maintained its top five ranking in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) among 139 economies, continuing its position for the third consecutive year, according to a press release by the ...
14 smaller WTO members, including Singapore, tie up to support open and fair trade
The new initiative was formed as the rules-based trading system comes under strain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.