SINGAPORE] Capital markets in Singapore might be sluggish due partly to a lack of research capabilities – but market activity itself is needed to support such research, said Han Kwee Juan, group ...
People are selling Singapore Airlines miles online. Here’s what the airline says about that
Buying and selling airline miles isn’t illegal, but it often violates the terms of frequent flyer programs like KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines’ loyalty program.
Over 850 suspects investigated in Singapore-Malaysia crackdown on $8.1 million scam syndicate
More than 850 suspects, aged 15 to 77, are under investigation for allegedly scamming victims of over $8.1 million. The month-long Singapore-Malaysia operation uncovered over 2,700 cases, froze 3,400 ... ( read original story ...)
Economists maintain Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast at 2.6%: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Private sector economists have maintained their growth forecast for Singapore's economy this year at 2.6 per cent. This is lower than the 4.4 per cent growth recorded last year. The ...
Tycoon Gordon Tang Offers Top Bid Of $495 Million For Singapore Waterfront Site
The government received eight bids for the site, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The bidders included billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments and a joint venture between Thai ... ( read original story ...)
Partnership between govt and business community ‘more important than before’: PM Wong
The external environment, noted PM Wong, has become turbulent, volatile and dangerous. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Budget approach, viewed by some as conservative, now a ‘lifeline’ for the future: Tharman
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Wednesday (Mar 19) approved the government's spending plans for the coming financial year.
Singapore’s chip fraud scandal has global repercussions
By bno - Surabaya Office Singapore has found itself at the centre of a high-profile fraud case involving the alleged illegal export of AI-capable servers, potentially containing Nvidia chips, to ...
Singapore stocks close higher midweek ahead of Fed rate decision; STI up 0.3%
Stocks on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Wednesday (Mar 19), following a mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later ...
Got an e-mail to review your taxes? It might be scammers impersonating Iras
The e-mail states that taxpayers who fail to respond within five working days may be penalised. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore government will take industry feedback seriously as business ties grow more important: PM Wong
SINGAPORE] Businesses’ feedback on needs and challenges will be taken seriously, as the government’s relationship with industry becomes increasingly important in Singapore’s next growth phase, said ...
Siemens’ new Singapore factory on track despite move to cut 6,000 jobs globally
SINGAPORE] The impact of Siemens’ global job cuts on its Singapore workforce cannot be determined yet, as the German industrial giant is still deciding how the layoffs will be made across different ...
Oracle to power Singapore military with cutting-edge cloud computing and AI services
SINGAPORE: Oracle (ORCL.N) has secured its first cloud and AI services deal in Southeast Asia, partnering with Singapore's defence technology arm to provide adv ...
U.K. Asset Manager ICG Mulls Sale of Singapore Private Education Institution, Sources Say
Intermediate Capital Group plans to sell one of Singapore’s largest independent tertiary education institutions, people familiar with the situation said.
Monsoon surge hits Singapore, bringing rain to all parts of the island
A monsoon surge refers to bursts of cold air from the north-east, such as Central Asia, which warms as it sweeps southwards towards the tropics and rolls over the South China Sea. It then picks up ...
Singapore CEOs’ confidence in 2025 growth outlook declines amid economic uncertainty; EY
Singapore CEOs are also showing a growing interest in divestments and carve-outs, with 60% planning such moves, up from 40% in September 2024, with figure surpassing the global average of 48%.