When companies set up operations, their primary considerations often revolve around ease of doing business, customer proximity, and market access. Tax is rarely the top factor at least initially.
Singapore: New team of police officers first to be equipped with off-road vehicles, drones on patrol
A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain – and flood waters – to respond more quickly to public security incidents.
OCBC Group has lent $3.3b to Johor firms since 2024; $908m more expected by end-2025
This is part of efforts to support development in the emerging Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC commits RM11 billion to support businesses in Johor-Singapore SEZ
SINGAPORE] OCBC said on Sunday (Jun 22) that it has committed more than RM11 billion (S$3.3 billion) in financing to support businesses in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) since 2024 ...
10 best savings account in Singapore with the highest interest rates (June 2025)
For the longest time, UOB One and OCBC 360 were the top dogs when it came to high-interest savings accounts in Singapore. Even after both got nerfed, they still managed to stay ahead of the pack — and ...
Camila Cabello cancels Singapore concert on Aug 12 due to scheduling conflict
Fans of Camila Cabello will be disappointed to learn that the pop star’s highly anticipated concert in Singapore has been cancelled. The ...
Singer Camila Cabello’s Aug 12 concert in Singapore cancelled
The concert would have been Cabello’s first in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nepal defeat Singapore by six wickets in ACC Men’s U16 East Zone Cup
Kathmandu, June 22 -- 16 defeated Singapore Under-16 by six wickets in their first Group 'A' clash of the ACC Men's U16 East Zone Cup 2025 at the YSD UKM Oval in Bangi, Malaysia, on Sunday.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong in China for first official visit as prime minister
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a five-day official visit to China from Sunday at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, according to the ...
10 Singapore Beach Clubs So Good, You’ll Never Want Your Cocktail Glass To Be Empty
G et ready to ditch your worries and embrace pure bliss because these 10 spots are so good, your cocktail glass will basically have a permanent indent in your hand.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong heads to China for first official visit as PM
BEIJING: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a five-day official visit to China from Sunday (June 22), where he will seek to chart the strategic direction of bilateral ties with Chinese leaders.
Despite softer retail outlook, most S-Reits with Singapore retail assets record double-digit positive rent reversions
SINGAPORE] Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net property income (NPI), supported by improved operating ...
‘Violently ill’: US doctor sues Singapore Airlines following shellfish reaction that prompted emergency landing
Singapore Airlines is being sued by a New York doctor, who claims she suffered a “violent” allergic reaction to shrimp she was served on a flight from Germany to her hometown — despite warning ...
Financial services are pushing up the revenues of the Southeast Asia 500’s most prominent tech startups
Sea, Grab, and GoTo climbed the rankings of the Southeast Asia 500, in part thanks to their fast-growing fintech businesses.
Singapore is becoming Southeast Asia’s main hub for luxury, finance, and yachting
SINGAPORE: Singapore is quickly becoming the main hub for luxury experiences and financial conferences in Southeast Asia, according to a report by private aviation group Vista. This was supported by ...
Singapore software services firm Info-Tech Systems gears up for IPO on SGX mainboard
It is planning to raise funds for further product development and expansion into new markets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.