A Chinese man was charged in court last week for offering a bribe to a Singaporean officer to avoid the penalty after being caught smoking in a non-designated area in the city-state.
Singapore exports up 5.4% in March
Taiwan, Indonesia, and South Korea are the top growth markets. Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 5.4% year-on-year (YoY) in March 2025, easing from 7.6% growth in February, as per data ...
MAS Panel Addresses Emerging Tech Risks, Vendor Security for Finance Sector
An expert panel advising MAS has outlined strategies to enhance tech resilience and address emerging risks in the country's financial sector.
Johor has RM23 billion in investment pipeline in April alone: chief minister
JOHOR BAHRU] Johor has secured about RM23 billion (S$6.9 billion) in its investment pipeline for the month of April alone, said Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi on Monday (Apr 21). Read more at ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The JS-SEZ builds on the longstanding economic partnership between Malaysia and Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022
ZURICH] The steepest yield curve on Singapore’s bonds in about three years is signalling the time may be propitious for investors to buy long-dated debt at an auction this month. Read more at The ...
Singapore in 10 years?: BIDA chairman’s optimism vs economic reality
Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.
Singapore’s Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds
Keppel , a Singapore-based manager and operator of assets such as data centres, said on Monday that it has secured close to S$2.0 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global ...
UOB-Kay Hian Prepares for AGM with Financial Updates
An update from UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited ( ($SG:U10) ) is now available. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited has addressed shareholder inquiries ...
Plan to become an NRI to save tax? You may still come under tax scanner
A recent ruling providing tax relief to NRIs on MF capital gains has taxpayers mulling a move abroad, but the tax authorities are watching for any misuse of law.
SGX’s venture into crypto derivatives could give it an edge over other bourses
SINGAPORE] The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) decision to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures later this year will help keep the bourse competitive as the cryptocurrency gets closer to being recognised as an ...
Candy maker YLF says it scrapped Singapore IPO as stock market souring on US tariffs
Sentiment ‘badly shaken’ with the current uncertainty, said company CEO. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore exports ease to 5.4% in March as non-electronics moderate
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s key exports rose at a slower pace in March, with the increase in electronics exports offset by the easing growth in non-electronics ones, data from Enterprise Singapore ...
MAS’ private market proposal spells a new era for retail investing in Singapore
MAS has signalled a potential shift in Singapore’s investment landscape by seeking feedback for its proposed private-market regulatory framework. Read more at The Business Times.
Why sustainable equity investors should pay attention to Singapore
IN THIS FTSE Russell insight, we examine Singapore’s role in the green economy, focusing on green revenues, sectoral exposures and the current level of disclosure of climate and sustainability data.
Singapore’s Long Debt Gets Boost From Steepest Curve Since 2022
The steepest yield curve on Singapore’s bonds in about three years is signaling the time may be propitious for investors to buy long-dated debt at an auction this month.