The banks are expected to see lower NIMs, improving loan demand, growth momentum in fee and commission income and higher loan loss provisions in 1QFY2025, says analyst Yeap Jun Rong.
Factbox-Parties in Singapore’s election and their platforms
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3 that will be contested by 11 parties across the city state of 6 million people with 2.76 million registered to vote. Following are details of the key ...
Singapore investors buy 2.5 tonnes of gold bullion in Q1, the most since 2010
World Gold Council sees recession risks and geopolitical tensions continuing to drive gold demand for investment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s top tech innovators honoured at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2025
Singapore’s technology landscape continues to thrive as companies accelerate their digital transformation journeys. As the country’s most prestigious awards programme for innovation, the SBR ...
As Singapore heads into election, politicians showcase musical chops
A curious election campaign trend has emerged in Singapore as the country gears up for its May 3 poll: candidates showcasing their musical chops, or lack of talent, on social media clips. The displays ...
Explainer-What’s at stake in Singapore’s May 3 election?
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3, the first big test for new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his People's Action Party seeks to extend its unbroken rule of the city-state and emerge ...
Factbox-Singapore’s May 3 General Election in Numbers
(Reuters) - Singapore holds a general election on May 3. Here are some key figures about this edition of the five-yearly contest. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the ...
Singapore general election: parties and their platforms
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3 that will be contested by 11 parties across the city state of 6 million people with 2.76 million registered to vote.
Singapore General Election 2025: Key issues, what’s at stake
Singapore holds a parliamentary election on May 3, the first big test for new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his People's Action Party seeks to extend its unbroken rule of the city-state and emerge ...
Donald Trump’s tariffs and China cloud post-Lee Singapore poll
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will have to grapple with trade war turbulence as he looks to extend ruling party’s dominance ...
A failed takeover bid by Global 500 insurer Allianz is now a political hot potato in Singapore’s election
Allianz tried to buy local insurer Income Insurance for $1.7 billion last year, only for Singapore to eventually block the deal after public outcry.
Singapore-US Swap Rates Set to Narrow on Policy Easing Wagers
The gap between Singapore and US dollar interest-rate swaps is expected to narrow from near the widest level on record as monetary easing bets grow.
Singapore GE2025: Banners, banter and ballots – a tale of four constituencies
SINGAPORE: The people of East Coast GRC are used to choice. Daily, they have their pick of the “big three” hawker centres in Bedok – at blocks 16, 58 and 216 – and soignee Joo Chiat cafes, newly drawn ...
Singapore’s Wilmar posts higher first-quarter profit, flags tariff uncertainty
Company is one of the world’s largest food producers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore SMEs Hit by Record 8.47% Borrowing Costs and Shrinking Loan Access in 2024: Linkflow Capital Survey
New data shows sharp contraction in loan sizes, rising business cessations, and shifting lender dynamics as SMEs struggle with tighter financing conditions.
In Singapore’s Election, Success Is Less About Who Wins Than By How Much
For the PAP, achieving the same kind of electoral success it has enjoyed the past 60 years could be tough as voters seek a broader range of views in parliament. Wong is just the second prime minister ...