Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his new cabinet Wednesday, opting to retain his role as finance minister following a convincing electoral victory earlier this month, CNA reported.
Singapore PM reveals cabinet including new defence chief and 2 fresh faces
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing will be the new defence minister, while first-time MPs Jeffrey Siow and David Neo will be acting ministers.
PM Lawrence Wong unveils new Cabinet, says it’s the ‘strongest team’ for Singapore
The new Cabinet changes will be effective from May 23, when most of the new political office holders will be sworn in. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore PM Wong keeps finance post amid economy, trade worries
SINGAPORE -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Wednesday that he will keep the finance minister position following the general election held earlier this month, as the city-state ...
More younger people in Singapore developing heart conditions; heart attacks remain on the rise
The number of heart attacks in Singapore is projected to rise almost three-fold from about 480 cases per 100,000 people this year, to around 1,400 by 2050.
DBS Bank India Revises Savings Account Rates: Check New Slab-Wise Interest Rates
The move by DBS Bank India comes days after several banks announced a reduction in their savings account interest rates.
DBS’s Tan Su Shan named one of Fortune’s top 10 most powerful women in business
DBS Group Holdings’ CEO Tan Su Shan has been named one of Fortune’s top 10 most powerful women in business in 2025.
4 Attractive Singapore Companies Paying Out Higher Dividends
Here are four stocks that have declared higher dividends this earnings season. The post 4 Attractive Singapore Companies Paying Out Higher Dividends appeared first on The Smart Investor.
StraitsX rolls out Singapore dollar stablecoin on XRP Ledger
StraitsX, a Southeast Asia-focused digital payment infrastructure provider, has launched its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized blockchain platform.
DBS Q1 profit down 2% but beats estimates; CEO says loan demand in first half of 2025 to stay strong
Bank to pay total dividend of 75 cents per share, which includes a capital return dividend of 15 cents. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘It’s devastating’: Otters in Singapore eat Bright Hill resident’s koi valued at under S$10,000
SINGAPORE: Hoh Chin Cha woke up on Monday (May 19) morning to a horrifying sight – all eight of his beloved koi had been mauled and mutilated in the pond of his Bright Hill home.
Singapore’s ultra-rich among wealthy Asians snapping up property in Dubai
SINGAPORE] Property cooling measures may have dampened housing demand here, but Singapore’s ultra-rich are among high net-worth individuals (HNWI) around the world that are flooding into Dubai. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Cross-Chain Pioneer XY Finance Launches SuperIntent, the World’s First Omnichain AI Crypto Super App
XY Finance, a veteran in cross-chain infrastructure, officially introduced the launch of SuperIntent, the world’s first Omnichain AI Crypto Super App. Designed to simplify the complexities of DeFi, ...
Singapore’s frozen chicken supply unlikely to be affected by Brazil bird flu outbreak
The Singapore Meat Traders' Association said there might be slight delays to frozen chicken imports. It cited the rush by importers around the world to find alternative sources, following a bird flu ...
Star Living Unveils First Electronic Product Line Across Showrooms This May
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - Star Living, a home furnishing brand in Singapore, is proud to announce its expansion into the electronic product category this May. With a curated ...
No poultry or poultry products imported from Brazil farm hit by bird flu outbreak, say S’pore authorities
Singapore does not import poultry or poultry products from the farm hit by the highly contagious bird flu in Brazil.