Hilton will launch its luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels brand in Asia, starting with a property in Singapore set to open in 2027. The move follows Hilton's acquisition of a majority stake in Sydell Group and is part of a broader luxury expansion across Asia Pacific.
Singapore dollar surges to 1.29 to US dollar amid Asia currency rally
Singdollar was up 0.6 per cent to 1.2920 per US dollar as at 12.07am local time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Election Deals a Setback to a Fledgling Opposition
The People’s Action Party continued its six-decade reign, as was widely expected. But many had anticipated it to lose more ground to the opposition.
Singapore Banks Report Mixed NIM, Strong Wealth and Trade Income for Q1 2025
Singapore’s banking sector is anticipated to report a mixed performance in net interest margins (NIM) for the first quarter of 2025, alongside robust wealth management fees and trading income. This ...
DBS, OCBC, UOB may cut guidance in Q1 as macro uncertainty weighs on outlook: analysts
SINGAPORE] Singapore banks may cut their earnings guidance for 2025, as uncertainty in the macroeconomic outlook weighs on their growth prospects for the year, analysts said. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore Banks Face Mixed Results: DBS and OCBC Expect Declines, UOB Growth Slows in 1QFY2025
According to market strategist Yeap Jun Rong of IG, DBS and OCBC are likely to face their first y-o-y net income declines since 1QFY2022. DBS is projected to report a 4.4% y-o-y decline in net income ...
Singapore’s STI little changed in early trade on Monday after PAP win at GE2025
SINGAPORE] Singapore shares were little changed in early trade the first trading day after the country’s election wrapped up. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore GE2025: Workers Party did well despite vote swing to PAP, says Pritam
SINGAPORE: In an initial assessment of his party's electoral performance, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh (pic) attributed the swing against the opposition to people giving Prime Minister Lawrence ...
Singapore factory slump ends 19 months of growth
SINGAPORE: Manufacturing activity in Singapore fell into recession territory in April as tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump triggered a wave of export-order deferments and cancellations.
Delistings accelerate on SGX; CapitaLand Investment, iFast dive after Q1 updates
The number of companies that have received privatisation offers in 2025 to date is at least 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maldives to build $9 billion crypto hub to attract investment: Report
The government of Maldives signed an agreement with MBS Global Investments, a Dubai-based family office, to develop a $9 billion crypto and blockchain hub in Malé, the capital of the South Pacific ...
With the future of food in flux, these Singapore-listed agribusinesses have room to expand
The industry is grappling with slower economic growth, rising costs, currency fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore GE 2025: Financial Lessons for Investors and Citizens
It's insightful to consider how a country's political landscape, as seen in a General Election, can intersect with and influence its financial outlook. The Singapore General Election 2025 has ...
Singapore’s long-ruling party wins another landslide in election boost for new prime minister
Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party won another landslide in Saturday’s general elections, extending its 66-year unbroken rule in a huge boost for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who took power ...
Potential slight downgrade in Q1 GDP growth after March factory output expansion misses: economists
SINGAPORE] Private-sector economists are watching for a potential downward revision to Q1 2025 gross domestic product growth from the advance estimate, after manufacturing output underperformed in the ...
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments COO Engaged in Police Proceedings Amid Crypto Investment Developments
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments Limited ( ($SG:5RA) ) has issued an announcement. Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments Limited has announced that ...