Frencken Group plans to invest $63 million to develop a new facility that will consolidate its existing operating sites here for better efficiency and future expansion. Frencken, which has various ...
The privatisation offer for this small Catalist company could cause SGX some discomfort
SINGAPORE] Amid a flurry of delistings from the Singapore Exchange (SGX), one more privatisation offer – especially that for a small Catalist player – should not make much of a difference. Read more ...
Standard Chartered Bank ups maximum interest rate on savings account to record 8.05%
This is up from the previous 6.05 per cent and marks the highest rate offered by Standard Chartered’s flagship savings account.
MOH debunks fake news on Singapore doing first Covid-19 autopsy and jailing those unvaccinated
One of the claims was first circulated in 2021, and re-emerged recently. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Economy: How Singapore Became a Rich Nation?
Singapore’s transformation from a small, resource-poor port city to one of the richest countries in the world is a remarkable success story. This video explores the key factors that fueled Singapore’s ...
New resort chalet run by co-living brand Coliwoo to open in Pasir Ris
The east side of Singapore is about to get a whole lot more exciting. Coliwoo, a co-living subsidiary brand under real estate management group services group LHN Limited, recently won the tender for ... ( read original story ...)
CNA938 Rewind – Singapore’s PMI falls again for a 2nd straight month; a tougher second half to 2025?
Singapore’s manufacturing sector contracted for a second straight month in May, but the pace of decline eased slightly. Could we be in for a tough last six months of the year? Lance Alexander and ...
South-east Asia’s export rush wanes as tariff clock ticks down
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR/HANOI/JAKARTA] South-east Asia’s export boom may be running on borrowed time as traders rush to front-load goods ahead of the end of US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff ...
Interest in floating loans in S’pore picking up amid falling rates, say mortgage brokers
Even with the uptick, many homeowners are still keen on fixed rate loans for financial certainty. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s MQDC debuts The Forestias at Singapore Property Xpo 2025
The project carries a development value of approximately $4.9b (THB125b). Thailand’s Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) made its debut at Singapore Property Xpo 2025 last month, ... ( read original story ...)
1MDB Scores Legal Victory as Singapore Allows $394M Suit Against BSI Bank to Proceed
A big legal win has just taken place in Singapore. The High Court there has allowed 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysia’s troubled former sovereign wealth fund, and its subsidiary Brazen Sky ...
Hong Leong-led consortium secures S$692 million green loan from DBS, OCBC for Tengah’s first private mixed-use project
SINGAPORE] A consortium led by Hong Leong Holdings has secured a S$692 million green loan to finance the development of Tengah’s first nature-centric private mixed-use residential project. Read more ...
Shopping overseas? 5 tips to avoid getting stopped at Customs
Posting your shopping online and failing to declare it may provide evidence against you if you are stopped at Customs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
HONG KONG] Singapore’s multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global trade tariff shocks and sees more arbitrage ...
A*STAR Singapore launches new eight-inch SiC-related production line
Line will collaborate with ASM, centrotherm, and Soitec. centrotherm will supply high-temperature annealing and oxidation equipment, while IME and Soitec will co-develop SmartSiC ...
Maynilad IPO gets SEC green light
Maynilad could net up to P37.41 billion from the IPO, assuming the overallotment option and preferential offer are fully subscribed, the SEC said.