Cryptocurrency prices slid as the spectre of a global trade war put investors on edge and pushed them out of risky assets.
Singapore in rough spot if Trump’s tariffs escalate into trade war: analysts
SINGAPORE may have to brace itself for serious economic fallouts and double down on trade pacts if the US’ sweeping new tariffs – on imports from China, Canada and Mexico – pave the way for a major ...
Singapore’s operating revenue on track to exceed full-year estimate, allowing ‘generous’ Budget 2025: economists
AFTER the first nine months of Singapore’s fiscal year, the government’s operating revenue is on track to meet – and likely surpass – the full-year estimate, said economists. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore to become key hub for Europe-Asia cargo under Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd alliance
Some 40 vessels transporting eastbound cargo are expected to call at the Singapore port every week. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nvidia expected to abide by US curbs, S’pore laws, says MTI in reply to queries on DeepSeek’s chips
S'pore has come under the spotlight in a US probe into whether the AI firm circumvented curbs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Budget 2025: Game-changing reforms set to transform workforce, cut costs, and propel sustainability into the future
Innovation and research and development (R&D) are integral to Singapore’s reputation as a global innovation hub. In 2025, the government is expected to further fuel this momentum with increased ...
Mertens downs Li to win Singapore Tennis Open
SINGAPORE: Elise Mertens clinched her first WTA title in 17 months on Sunday (Feb 2) as the second-seeded Belgian beat unseeded Ann Li in straight sets to win the Singapore Tennis Open. Mertens was be
Mertens defeats Li in Singapore to claim ninth career singles title
No. 2 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium eased to her ninth career WTA singles title on Sunday, defeating unseeded American Ann Li 6-1, 6-4 in the Tennis Open final.
Johor says property overhang falling as JS-SEZ boosts demand for service apartments
Mohd Jafni clarified that 90 per cent of the overhang properties in Johor are serviced apartments priced at RM500,000 and above, while the remaining consist of single-storey and d ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based office S-Reits report stronger operational performance
ACCORDING to data from JLL, leasing activities in quality office developments in Singapore improved in the fourth quarter of 2024. Rental and capital values are expected to stay stable in the first ...
Over 3,000 F&B outlets in Singapore closed in 2024, highest since 2005
Over 3,000 food and beverage (F&B) outlets have closed in Singapore in 2024 alone. According to a CNA report, the increase in closures marks the highest number of closures since 2005. The closures are mainly due to higher operating costs that led to dwindling business.
Singapore’s president cites global ‘mistakes’ as inflation worries World Economic Forum
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a veteran economist and ex-finance minister, said that inflation would be lower if not for 15 years of mistakes Global inflation has yet to die and advanced economies outside ...
New Year, New Financial Goals: Check Out The Best Bank Accounts for Kids in Singapore
Kids and money? Yes! Start them young with the best bank accounts for kids in singapore so they grow up knowing how to save smart.
First wave of tenants to move into Punggol Digital District – Singapore’s Silicon Valley
A major draw for companies is the open digital platform, Singapore’s first estate-wide computer operating system. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore pledges to assist US probe into Nvidia chip sales to China’s DeepSeek
Singapore has promised to work closely with the US authorities to probe allegations over China's AI firm DeepSeek, obtaining Nvidia chips through proxies.
Property shrinkflation: Singapore condo sizes shrink by up to 20.6% as developers try to keep prices affordable
The median size of Singapore’s new non-landed private homes reportedly dropped by 10.6 per cent from 1,012 square feet (sq ft) in 2010 to 904 sq ft in 2024, according to global real estate firm ... ( read original story ...)