New ministerial role for energy carved out in Singapore cabinet reshuffle. PM Lawrence Wong appoints second minister of trade and industry Dr Tan See Leng to new position.
Singapore DPM Says Holding Geopolitical Neutrality Not Possible
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said neutrality is not possible, highlighting the rising challenges for the city-state that has long sought to tread a diplomatic tightrope amid US-China ...
Dueling US-China Videos Spark Pushback From Singapore Government
Singapore signaled displeasure at embassies attempting to evoke a public response, after the US and Chinese missions to the city-state posted dueling social media videos lashing out at one another on ...
Singapore keeps 2025 growth forecast at 0% to 2%, though outlook ‘improved slightly’ from trade truces
SINGAPORE: The Government is keeping Singapore's economic growth forecast for 2025 at zero per cent to 2 per cent, though it said the external demand outlook for the rest of the year has "improved ...
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan named 6th most powerful woman in business in Fortune’s list
Ms Tan was ranked 89th on the magazine’s list in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Eight stocks to see ‘renewed investor interest’ as MAS nears allocation of $5 billion fund: DBS
MAS, according to 'market chatter', is 'close to shortlisting' investment managers to help manage the $5 billion Equity Market Development Programme fund ...
Manufacturing-led export strategies still make sense
The traditional development model thrived on exports, enabling countries like South Korea to tap vast global demand and escape the limitations of small domestic markets. It boosted efficiency and, by ...
Some Singapore firms could go on ‘life support mode’ amid crippling US tariffs, says SME association
The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises is calling for more government support to help SMEs enter new markets and integrate into a bigger supply chain network.
Singapore rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues: MFA
The US embassy in Singapore earlier posted a video criticising China’s actions in the South China Sea, drawing a response from the Chinese mission.
Private Credit Funds Target Billions in Retail Demand From Asia
Asia’s private credit market is growing so fast that a rush of new participants into the direct-lending sector is fueling concern about a weakening of lending standards. Similarly, the opaque nature ...
Baiduri Bank Opens Representative Office In Singapore
The launch of the Singapore Representative Office represents the next chapter in this trajectory. It is a strategic move to strengthen Baiduri Bank's regional presence, promote its corporate and ...
Singapore Economy Makes Solid Start to 2025, but Outlook Still Uncertain — Update
SINGAPORE--Singapore's economy did slightly better in the ... Write to Amanda Lee at amanda.lee@wsj.com About Dow Jones Newswires Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news ...
Singapore PM’s post-election Cabinet reshuffle brings new faces while keeping ‘experienced hands’ intact
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a cabinet reshuffle yesterday after his party’s election victory, with the premier retaining nine ...
CNA938 Rewind – How Singapore’s sentiments towards crypto have changed
Crypto ownership in Singapore trended downward despite the market rally in 2024, with 29% reporting owning crypto down from 40%. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be the most popular crypto assets ...
CNA938 Rewind – Singapore’s new cabinet sends strong signals on political direction
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his first full Cabinet lineup on Wednesday (May 21), which includes three coordinating ministers and Mr Gan Kim Yong as the sole deputy prime minister. It also ...
Singapore maintains previously lowered full year GDP forecast at 0 – 2% on ‘significant uncertainty’ ahead
Singapore's economy grew by 3.9% in the first quarter, with support from front-loading activities ahead of US tariffs ...