Singapore is seeking concessions on pharmaceutical exports to the US, acknowledging that a 10% baseline tariff will not be eased.
Singapore’s Q1 employment growth slows, unemployment edges up, with further softening ahead
SINGAPORE] Employment growth slowed and unemployment rose in the first quarter of 2025, with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) expecting the labour market to continue softening, due to greater ...
Singapore faces trade challenges as US pushes for stricter controls on AI chip exports
Singapore is negotiating concessions for pharmaceutical exports to the US while ensuring it still has access to high-end AI chips from the American ...
Race participant dies at 2XU Compression Run in Singapore
The event flagged off at around 4.15am and is said to have drawn over 20,000 participants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore banks dominate surge in share buybacks
The value of buybacks by DBS account for nearly half of all the stock repurchases in Singapore from April 1 to April 23, followed by UOB at 25% and OCBC at just over 8%, according to Bloomberg data.
Singapore GE2025: SDP candidates will be full-time MPs, can outdo those from PAP, says Chee Soon Juan
SINGAPORE: If elected into Parliament, candidates from the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) will outdo those from the PAP any time in managing town councils and raising pertinent issues in Parliament, ...
GE 2025: How markets and investors are preparing in Singapore
Assurances of policy continuity and economic support will be critical for investors ahead of Singapore’s general election as markets face pressure from US-imposed tariffs. According to Bloomberg, ...
I dropped out of law school to start a snack brand that’s now a household name in Singapore. Here are the top 5 things entrepreneurs should know before taking the leap.
Chris Hwang dropped out of law school to build The Golden Duck. From testing cheap to innovating for the customer, here's his advice for entrepreneurs.
Singapore Votes 2025: The Roundtable
Representatives from key political parties contesting in Singapore General Election 2025 discuss the issues affecting Singaporeans.
An Investor’s Guide to Navigating Singapore’s General Election
Assurances of policy continuity and supportive measures for the economy will be top of mind for many investors ahead of Singapore’s elections as markets remain pressured from US-imposed tariffs.
GE2025: Singapore Votes – The Roundtable
The 90-minute question-and-answer programme with representatives of five political parties is hosted by Mediacorp and broadcast live on Sunday (Apr 27) at 8pm.
Property stocks rise: Hongkong Land pops on $1.1b asset sale; CDL up despite board tensions
Hongkong Land will be selling part of its landmark 50-storey One Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore’s chief eyes piece of projected $131 trillion pie in new wealth
The fastest growth in wealth creation over the next decade will be from Asia, she says. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to distribute its stake in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) to its ...
More support for SMEs to access sustainable financing: UOB
UOB said that it is enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them access sustainable financing. Read more at The Business Times.
US wants to explore creative solutions to strengthen trade relations with Singapore: DPM Gan
The US recognises Singapore as an important trading partner and friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.