Most key regional indexes followed suit. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s Kospi both closed up 1.2 per cent, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo ended 0.3 per cent higher and Australian shares had their ...
Global trade tensions and shifts could benefit Singapore, but uncertainties remain in 2025: Analysts
Singapore's growth forecast for 2025 is projected to slow to between 1 and 3 per cent, lower than the 4 per cent growth last year.
Uni-Fuels Makes Landmark Nasdaq Debut As Singapore’s First Marine Fuel Provider Listed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), announced the completion of its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stock Market, becoming the first Singapore-based ...
DBS could declare special dividend of S$0.50, raise ordinary DPS to S$0.60: CGSI
DBS may declare a special dividend of S$0.50 for the fourth quarter of FY2024 as well as raise its ordinary dividend per share to S$0.60, said CGS International in a report on Tuesday (Jan 14). Read ...
Alliance Bank’s top shareholder Vertical Theme is said to consider sale to DBS
A deal for Alliance would give DBS a foothold in Malaysia, where Singaporean rivals Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank Ltd. already have an established presence.
Here’s how much these top-paying jobs in Singapore offer, according to Randstad
THE legal, sales and marketing, as well as the technology sectors have emerged as Singapore’s top-paying industries in 2025, according to a Randstad Singapore report released on Thursday (Jan 16).
Over 120kg of meat products from China seized, man fined $12,000 for importing them without licence
A man was fined $12,000 by the court on Jan 15 for illegally importing processed meat products from China. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
Singapore chip-gear maker GVT says AI boom far from over
An array of chipmakers are ramping up chip output in Southeast Asia. Last week, Micron announced a US$7 billion plan to make HBM chips in Singapore. Germany’s Infineon is building a new plant in ...
Marine Fuel Sales at Singapore Bunker Hub Hit Record Highs in 2024
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Marine fuel sales reached fresh highs at the world's largest bunker hub of Singapore in 2024, official data showed on Wednesday, driven by record container throughput and higher ...
What are SWFs investing in?
As investment promotion agencies (IPAs) look to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, many will try to tap into the $13.2trn in assets managed by sovereign wealth funds (SWFs).
Bargain Hunting Likely To Lift Singapore Shares
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, giving away almost 115 points or 3 percent along the way.
Basel III Endgame and what it means for Singapore banks
The finalisation of Basel III rules represents a significant milestone in strengthening the global banking system’s resilience ...
Better market clarity later this year; position for China consumption plays, says OCBC’s Menon
Everyone is waiting with bated breath because of Trump's unpredictability and what the Fed will do in the next six months ...
850,000 seniors to receive $200-$300 in AP Seniors’ Bonus cash next month
The AP also guarantees eligible Singaporean senior citizens an AP Seniors’ Bonus totalling between $600 and $900 to be disbursed over three years. As for AP MediSave top-ups, Singaporeans who are 20 ...
What to see at Singapore Art Week 2025: Light To Night, Aliwal Urban Arts Festival among over 130 events
It’s that time of year again for art aficionados in Singapore. Singapore Art Week (SAW) will return for its 13th edition from Jan 17 to 26. This year, fans can expect over 130 arts events around ...
Singapore shares open higher on Thursday; STI up 1.2%
SINGAPORE equities began Thursday (Jan 16) in positive territory, tracking gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.