SINGAPORE] Businesses’ feedback on needs and challenges will be taken seriously, as the government’s relationship with industry becomes increasingly important in Singapore’s next growth phase, said ...
Siemens’ new Singapore factory on track despite move to cut 6,000 jobs globally
SINGAPORE] The impact of Siemens’ global job cuts on its Singapore workforce cannot be determined yet, as the German industrial giant is still deciding how the layoffs will be made across different ...
Oracle to power Singapore military with cutting-edge cloud computing and AI services
SINGAPORE: Oracle (ORCL.N) has secured its first cloud and AI services deal in Southeast Asia, partnering with Singapore's defence technology arm to provide adv ...
U.K. Asset Manager ICG Mulls Sale of Singapore Private Education Institution, Sources Say
Intermediate Capital Group plans to sell one of Singapore’s largest independent tertiary education institutions, people familiar with the situation said.
Monsoon surge hits Singapore, bringing rain to all parts of the island
A monsoon surge refers to bursts of cold air from the north-east, such as Central Asia, which warms as it sweeps southwards towards the tropics and rolls over the South China Sea. It then picks up ...
Singapore CEOs’ confidence in 2025 growth outlook declines amid economic uncertainty; EY
Singapore CEOs are also showing a growing interest in divestments and carve-outs, with 60% planning such moves, up from 40% in September 2024, with figure surpassing the global average of 48%.
Economists keep Singapore’s 2025 economic growth forecast at 2.6% as trade tensions rise
Geopolitical tensions, including from higher tariffs, seen as the biggest downside risk. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s chip fraud scandal: global repercussions and AI market volatility
By bno - Surabaya Office Singapore has found itself at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving the alleged illegal export of AI-capable servers, potentially containing Nvidia chips, to ...
Singapore Competition Watchdog Says No Guidance Yet on Grab, GoTo Merger Plans
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has not received notification from ride and delivery companies Grab or GoTo on a proposed merger, it said on Wednesday.
Malaysian Retailer Looks to Line Up Investors Ahead of IPO, Sources Say
Eco-Shop is looking to line up investment commitments from international and domestic asset managers ahead of a planned IPO that could value the company at close to $1 billion, people familiar with ...
Singapore’s GDP expected to grow by 3.8% y-o-y in 1Q2025; geopolitical tensions cited as top risk to economy
Based on the mean probability distribution, the Singapore economy is most likely to grow by 2.5% to 2.9% this year, similar to the previous findings from the December 2024 survey, although the average ...
Economists see Singapore’s 2025 growth at 2.6%, central bank survey shows
Economists expect Singapore to grow 2.6% this year, near the midpoint of the government's forecast range, a survey by the central bank published on Wednesday showed, with geopolitical and trade ...
Economists keep Singapore’s 2025 economic growth forecast steady at 2.6%: MAS survey
Geopolitical tensions, including from higher tariffs, are seen as the biggest downside risk. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly Ahead of FOMC Decision
The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session on possible position adjustments ahead of the FOMC’s monetary-policy decision due later.
Singapore resident employment rebounded in 2024, with fewer retrenchments: MOM
MOM said it expects the labour market to continue to expand in 2025, at least for the first quarter. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Harpreet Singh: Time for Singapore to move beyond ‘one-party domination’
Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh urged Singaporeans to support a stronger opposition in GE2025, arguing that the nation should move beyond ...