Singapore’s first leader, Lee Kuan Yew, was famed for his iron self-discipline. Yet, even he broke down in public when he announced Singapore’s expulsion from Malaysia and its enforced independence in ...
Keir Starmer told embrace Brexit and turn UK into ‘Singapore-on-Thames’ to survive tariffs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been advised to lean into Brexit and transform Britain into "Singapore-on-Thames" in response to the global trade war launched by Donald Trump. Sir Keir acknowledged ...
How do Trump’s tariffs affect you? Here is an explainer
US President Donald Trump announced a new slate of tariffs on April 2, affecting Singapore, along with dozens of other US trading partners, in a "declaration of economic independence". The ...
Singapore Won’t Retaliate Against Tariffs, Seeks Talks
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong ruled out any immediate retaliation against the US after it imposed a 10% baseline global tariff that threatens to have a “significant impact” on the ...
Singapore must be clear-eyed about dangers ahead; the risks are real, stakes are high, says PM Wong
Singapore must be clear-eyed about the dangers ahead, as global institutions get weaker and international norms erode, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Struggling to make sense of Trump tariffs, Singapore exporters look to diversify
SINGAPORE] With no safe haven from Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, Singapore exporters may not necessarily be hit worse than others. Still, companies told The Business Times that they are doubling ...
Singapore will continue to invest in police, civil defence as nature of threats evolve: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Singapore government will continue to invest in its police and civil defence as the nature of threats evolve. These include terrorist groups — both abroad and ...
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Posting Double-Digit Year-to-Date Share Price Gains: Are They a Buy?
These four blue-chip stocks performed well this year, but should they be included in your portfolio? The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Posting Double-Digit Year-to-Date Share Price Gains: Are They ...
CNA938 Rewind – Trump tariffs: What’s the impact on Singapore – a close ally and FTA partner?
Singapore is not spared from U.S President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, being subject to the baseline 10% tax. assess both the direct and indirect impact of the tariffs on Singapore, and the ...
Capital Gains on Mutual Fund Units Not Taxable in India for Singapore Resident Under DTAA: ITAT Mumbai
ITAT Mumbai ruled in favor of Anushka Sanjay Shah, a non-resident Indian (NRI), in a dispute concerning the taxability of capital gains from mutual funds under the India-Singapore DTAA. The dispute ...
Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, most MNCs in Singapore worry about slowdown: survey
The survey by AmChamSG, conducted before Trump’s 10 per cent universal tariff move, reveals fears over rising costs and supply disruptions.
SIMPPLE Ltd. Wins Second Contract, Worth $524,000, to Supply Autonomous Cleaning Robots at Singapore Airport Terminal
SIMPPLE Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPPL) (“SIMPPLE” or “the Company”), a leading technology provider and innovator in the facilities management (FM) sector, today announced the Company has been awarded a follow-up ...
Guide to Buying a Condo in Singapore: How to Buy? (2025)
You’ve been scrolling property listings every night. That resale condo with the unblocked view? It's calling your name. But where do you even begin? This guide breaks down the full process of buying a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares dive a day after US unleashes tariff tsunami; STI down 3%
Across the broader market, decliners trump gainers 378 to 105. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Car dealer Vin’s Holdings gears up to raise net proceeds of S$4 million in Catalist IPO
SINGAPORE] Car dealer Vin’s Holdings is looking to raise net proceeds of S$4 million in an initial public offering (IPO) to drive its expansion plans, as it issues 20 million placement shares at ...
Airtrunk seeks S$2.2 billion loan to build Singapore data centres
HONG KONG] Blackstone-owned data centre firm AirTrunk is seeking a S$2.2 billion green loan for a new greenfield project in Singapore, according to sources familiar with the matter, as it looks to ... ( read original story ...)