Unemployment could edge up, but the Singapore government is putting in place measures to support the economy, says UOB’s Jester Koh.
Nightshifters in Singapore: How do you sleep during the day?
SINGAPORE: With Singapore being an international business hub, it is not unheard of for people in various sectors to be working night shift hours. However, wor ...
Singapore shares end lower on March 7; STI edges down 0.1%
Wall Street set the tone, with the Nasdaq down 2.61 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1 per cent and the S&P 500 declined 1.8 per cent.
Singapore raises defense budget, readies new military acquisitions
The government of Singapore announced a 12.4% defense budget hike on March 3, with major new equipment on order.
Deepfakes of Singapore PM Used to Sell Crypto, Residency Program
Deepfakes of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong are circulating online and being used to sell cryptocurrency, money-making schemes and permanent residency application services, the country’s ...
Singapore PM warns of scammers using his deepfake images to promote products and services
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned the public about the existence of deepfake images of him being used by scammers to promote products and services, including money-making schemes and ...
Singapore’s new online harms support centre to begin operation in 2026
A new one-stop centre for online harms will begin operation in the first half of 2026 to help victims seek faster recourse for harms, particularly those related to cyberbullying, deepfakes and the non ...
Indian Man, Working At Singapore Airport, Charged For Keeping Lost AirPods
Sundar Aravinth is accused of keeping the wireless earbuds for his use on February 4 at Changi Airport Terminal 2.
Singapore shares end lower on Friday; STI edges down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks finished Friday (Mar 7) lower, mirroring declines in regional indices. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Singapore women are more financially secure than their mothers’ generation, but traditional family responsibilities prevent them from achieving financial stability, according to Sun Life Asia’s latest ...
Wee Cho Yaw’s heirs get access to his US$10 billion estate in UOB, UOL stakes
The estate of Wee Cho Yaw, the late patriarch of UOB, has transferred control of the remaining shares that it held to his heirs, concluding one of Singapore’s biggest wealth transfers in decades. Read ...
Singapore’s renewable fuel exports to US might be at risk
SINGAPORE’S exports of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel to the US are at risk because of regulatory changes in the importing country. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s office market stable with 5.2% vacancy rate: Colliers
Demand for prime office spaces in Singapore remains strong. Singapore’s office market remains one of the most stable in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a vacancy rate of just 5.2%, lower than ...
Razorpay expands to Singapore, strengthens Southeast Asia presence
Fintech unicorn Razorpay has expanded its footprint in Singapore, marking its second Southeast Asian market foray after Malaysia.
Razorpay rolls out payments platform to Singapore
It offers AI agents and a magic check-out service. Razorpay has expanded its technology platform to Singapore. The India-based fintech giant expanded into the Lion City following launching successful ...
Singapore clarifies rules for real estate agents in anti-money laundering Bill
SINGAPORE has introduced a Bill to set out requirements for the real estate industry to act on suspected money laundering activities. Read more at The Business Times.