Singapore politician of the Worker's Party, Pritam Singh, has been named the Leader of the Opposition, after his party improved its tally in the 2025 general elections. Singh, who retained the post, is an Indian-origin lawyer.
Singapore GE2025: PM Wong speaks with Anwar and other leaders after convincing election victory
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday received a congratulatory call from his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) victory in
Gates Foundation Opening Singapore Office To Deepen Southeast Asia Partnerships
Supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board, the establishment of the office in the city state will help accelerate the progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, the foundation said in a statement.
Singaporean bank OCBC triumphs in $56m claim against insurer of capsized offshore vessel
Singaporean bank OCBC has secured a $56m insurance pay-out following a High Court ruling over the capsizing of an oil and gas liftboat in 2018. The judgement from the country's highest court also ...
More women in Singapore taking the leap into investing
Straits Times checks with 6 brokerage firms found more women here opening securities accounts in recent years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-Pacific Alliance free trade agreement enters into force for Republic, Chile and Peru
The five-country FTA will enter into force for Colombo and Mexico when they complete the process. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore retail sales bounce back in March, rising by 1.1%
The total retail sales value that month was $4.3 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks end higher, with STI up 0.2%
Top gainer is DFI Retail Group at US$2.71; the biggest decliner is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding at $2.11 Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Grab appoints Alejandro Osorio as new managing director for Singapore
SINGAPORE] Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab announced on Monday (May 5) that Alejandro Osorio has been appointed as managing director (MD) of Grab Singapore. Read more at The Business Times.
Gates Foundation to open office in Singapore – its 12th worldwide
SINGAPORE] The Gates Foundation – one of the world’s largest private philanthropic organisations – will be opening an office in Singapore, said Bill Gates on Monday (May 5). Read more at The Business ...
Singapore’s PAP Victory a Boon for Local Assets, Analysts Say
Singapore’s stocks and currency are expected to get a boost after the ruling party secured a convincing victory in Saturday’s election, according to analysts.
As T-bill, SSB yields fall, here’s where to invest for higher yields: analysts
SINGAPORE] Yields are steadily declining, which is bad news for investors looking for a safe corner to park their cash. Read more at The Business Times.
Can New Delhi stop Islamabad from circumventing trade ban? Pakistan sending goods to India via UAE, Singapore
Pakistan is also trying to export goods to India via Sri Lanka and Indonesia by relabelling the packages. Indian customs department has begund monitoring and identifying goods that have undergone orig ...
Industry alliance launches in Singapore to spur Asia’s green jet fuel uptake
Despite ramped-up production, regional demand for sustainable aviation fuel has lagged. A new initiative by Temasek-owned GenZero aims to rally Asian players to close the gap through the use of a ...
9 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (May 2025)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you borrow cash from a bank or financial ...
Singapore GE2025: WP chief Pritam Singh to remain Leader of the Opposition, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE: Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh will remain the Leader of the Opposition with staff and resources to carry out his duties, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.