Chinese soybean processors have turned to competitively priced Brazilian cargoes instead of U.S. oilseeds, amid fears Washington will impose import tariffs after President-elect Donald Trump takes ...
Temasek-backed Manipal Health eyes a $1 bn IPO, calls banker pitches
Temasek-backed hospitals chain Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd has sought banker pitches for a likely $1-billion initial public offering (IPO), valuing the Ranjan Pai-founded firm at over $7.5-8 ...
Crypto-scammer convinces victim to hand over thousands in cash at local coffee shop
A victim of a crypto-scammer lost an undisclosed amount of cash after they agreed to meet the suspect at a local coffee shop earlier this month. The victim was a resident of San Marino, according to ...
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Growth Beats Expectations — Update
Non-oil domestic exports from the Southeast Asian trading hub grew 9.0% from a year ago last month, Enterprise Singapore said Friday. That compared with the median estimate for a 7.85% increase ...
Singapore to offer up to US$220 in cash to each senior citizen
Singapore is set to give 850,000 low-income citizens aged 55 or higher a bonus of SGD200-300 (US$146-220) as part of a support package to be disbursed next month.
Singapore’s Financial Sector Must Prepare for Regulatory Scrutiny and Enforcement Action – Regtech Fenergo Report
Fenergo, provider of digital solutions for CLM, KYC transaction monitoring, announced findings of report on financial institution enforcement actions.
PM Anwar meets several leading companies in UK
LONDON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday (Jan 16) held one-on-one business meetings with several leading companies during his visit to the United Kingdom.
PM Anwar meets UK business leaders, highlights investment opportunities and Johor-Singapore SEZ collaboration
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday held one-on-one business meetings with several leading companies during his visit to the United Kingdom.
Singapore shares retreat at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in negative territory on Friday (Jan 17), tracking overnight losses in US markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s December exports rise 9.0% y/y, stronger than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 9.0% in December from the same month a year earlier, data on Friday showed, boosted by increased shipments of both electronic and non-electronic goods.
Singapore key exports extend growth, with December exports up 9%
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 9 per cent year on year, as both electronics and non-electronics shipments rose, data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) showed on Friday (Jan 17 ...
Maybank CEO expects cross-border money flows to sizzle as Johor-Singapore SEZ takes off
KUALA LUMPUR] The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has banks rubbing their hands in anticipation of a cross-border boom, and Malaysia’s largest bank Maybank is no exception. Read more at ...
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued. Financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore should brace for stricter compliance measures and regulatory actions in 2025, which can lead to ...
Singapore ranks 2nd top target for cross-border real estate investment in APAC
Tokyo retains its spot as number one for the sixth consecutive year. Singapore tied with Sydney as the top investment destination, following closely Tokyo, according to CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific ...
SG accounting and finance firms focus on replacement hiring in 2025
Businesses are optimising workforce strategies through cost-cutting and integrating functions. Accounting and finance companies in Singapore are focusing more on replacement hiring rather than team ...
What’s driving job growth in Singapore in 2025
There is a strong demand for skilled professionals in finance, technology, and professional services. The job market in Singapore is expected to grow in 2025, with the services sector leading the way, ...