SINGAPORE, May 29 — Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani saw their impressive Singapore Open ...
Pete Hegseth lands in Singapore for talks ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives in Singapore to meet regional leaders ahead of his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, discussing Indo-Pacific strategy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Singapore, Vietnam commit to keeping trade flows open; to avoid restrictions on rice trade
Singapore and Vietnam pledge to maintain unimpeded trade flows, ensuring open markets and a stable supply of essential goods like rice. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM
Singapore workers' real wages grew by 4% in 2025 due to easing inflation, increasing their purchasing power, according to the Ministry of Manpower. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties
Both countries highlighted growing collaboration in science, technology and innovation during Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to Singapore.
A booming SGX masks a harder truth about Singapore’s economy
A stock market can soar while the productive economy underneath it hollows out. The two are not the same thing.
Singapore Salary Growth to be Measured in Uncertain Environment
Singapore’s wage growth is expected to moderate this year as companies adopt a measured approach with heightened geopolitical tensions and inflation risks.
Singapore’s Sea Sets Up AI Investment Team as Part of Tech Pivot
Sea Ltd. has set up a dedicated team to scout for new investments in AI, part of a broader effort to accelerate forays into the technology as it hunts for its next growth engine beyond e-commerce.
Cynthia Erivo Reflects on How a Singapore Attack Impacted Her Humanity and Career
Cynthia Erivo reflects on how the Singapore attack on her and Ariana Grande made her pull back from promoting Wicked: For Good.
From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore turning Middle East disruptions into profits
Discover how Singapore's commodity trading hubs are capitalising on Middle East conflict volatility to generate profits and navigate supply chain challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Pokemon Center at Jewel to reopen on July 1 with new design inspired by Singapore’s heritage
There will also be a dedicated event space at the back of the store. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
RHB upgrades Singapore banks on wealth momentum, resilient fee income; names its top picks
SINGAPORE] RHB has upgraded its rating on the three Singapore banks to “overweight” from “neutral”, citing their continued wealth momentum and resilient fee income generation. The brokerage believes ...
Report: Singapore salaries rise at slower pace, but workers gain more purchasing power in 2025
Workers in Singapore enjoyed stronger spending power last year as inflation cooled significantly, allowing real wages to grow faster even though ...
Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises
Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip A Hong Kong secondary school principal filmed swearing at security guards during a student ...
Singapore leads AI finance race but scale constraints put its advantage at risk
It is closest to sustained alignment between AI capability and institutional trust at scale. Singapore has emerged as the closest major financial centre to achieving effective equivalence between ...
Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s regulated crypto future
As the crypto regulation gains clarity across Asia, we are likely to see rapid growth in on-chain FX, cross-border remittance corridors, B2B payment infrastructure, tokenized treasury operations and ...