Singapore's public Housing & Development Board (HDB) apartments are the most attainable way to own a home in any major Asian city, according to a new report. ( read original story ...)
Economists upgrade outlook as Singapore economy up 4.3% in Q2 2025
Some economists in Singapore have raised their full-year growth forecast for 2025, following better-than-expected second quarter results. According to advance estimates, Q2 GDP expanded 4.3% despite ...
Singapore economy grows 4.3% in second quarter, avoids technical recession, advance estimate shows
Singapore's economy grew a faster-than-expected 4.3% in the second quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Monday, despite a dimming outlook due to global economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000 as US to debate crypto rules
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
Singapore’s economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate
The economy grew 4.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sattvik Certifications Launches Mobile App in Southeast Asia to Empower Ethical Consumption
In a landmark step toward fostering conscious consumerism and promoting ethical vegetarian, Jain, and plant-based living, Sattvik Certifications, the global authority in vegetarian compliance ...
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management launches Singapore subsidiary
The new entity, now operational, marks Sumitomo's first office in Asia, complementing its existing locations in London and New York.
Singapore proposes to bar convicted money launderers from directorships
SINGAPORE] The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) plan to bar those who have been convicted for money laundering offences from serving as a company ...
OTC Markets Group Welcomes Singapore Exchange Ltd. to OTCQX
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX: S68; OTCQX: SPXCY, SPXCF), ...
UK pledges £70 million to Singapore’s green energy push in South-east Asia
SINGAPORE] The UK has pledged up to £70 million (S$120.9 million) to Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) programme, which targets low-carbon projects and blended finance ...
Centurion shares jump over 5% after confirmation of its student and worker accommodation Reit
SINGAPORE] Shares of property management company Centurion Corporation surged as much as more than 5% on Monday (Jul 14), after it lifted the trading halt it had put in place that morning. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s next CEO shows the Singaporean bank is still betting on ASEAN-China ties for growth
OCBC’s CEO-to-be comes with a wealth of China experience, including a five-year stint leading DBS’s institutional banking business in China.
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; SGX at 10-year high as IPOs return
NTT DC Reit starts trading on July 14, which will be one to watch for investors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chemical Export Boom? India Poised to Overtake China, Singapore in US Market
India has the potential to boost its GDP by 0.3% by increasing chemical exports to the US. A State Bank of India report suggests India could capture market share from China and Singapore, particularly ...
Singapore shares hit new high; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 315 to 191. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore IPO revival hopes rise as NTT’s Reit debut gains
This listing is hugely important,” said Pol de Win, head of global sales and origination with bourse operator Singapore Exchange (SGX). “The IPO market has been challenging ...