Hi, it’s Elffie Chew in Singapore, where I’ve been chatting with investment bankers about deals in Southeast Asia and how the hub is holding up well despite challenges across the region. Also today, ...
Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm’s IPO
KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company started trading on Friday (Mar 28) after a rare listing by one ...
Growing Singapore demand boosts Malaysian cross-border bus firm’s IPO
HI Mobility is the biggest cross-border bus operator in both Singapore and Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Newly minted DBS CEO Tan Su Shan keeps eye on 15-17% ROE target
SINGAPORE] DBS should be able to hit its return on equity (ROE) target of 15 to 17 per cent through its growth strategy in the years ahead, said the bank’s new chief executive, Tan Su Shan. Read more ...
Singapore tracking developments in Myanmar, Thailand after earthquake, says PM Wong
Singaporeans in the region are urged to stay alert and follow local advisories. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s STI crosses 4,000 mark for the first time before closing 0.2% down
The index's heroics followed another lacklustre session on Wall Street overnight. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s mobile data price war: ‘You lose out if you don’t switch’
Who’s winning Singapore’s mobile data price war? According to the data: consumers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB denies allegations of improper conduct by ex-Yang Kee Logistics CEO
SINGAPORE] UOB has rejected allegations by Yang Kee Logistics’ former chief executive officer, Ken Koh, that the bank had acted against the company’s interests and breached legal and regulatory ...
DBS keeps ‘buy’ and $1.80 target price call on ComfortDelGro with overseas contribution seen to rev up
CDG is focused on charting its long-term profit trajectory by focusing on accretive M&A rather than growing for growth’s sake.
Singapore’s TWG gives Gen Z-ers an ultra-glam tea room experience for $10. Its CEO says affordable luxury is the name of the game.
"When you enter our store, even from $10, you are our client already," Taha Bouqdib, CEO of TWG Tea and Bacha Coffee, said.
UOB rejects ‘baseless and defamatory’ allegations by ex-Yang Kee Logistics CEO
The Monetary Authority of Singapore also said it responded to Mr Ken Koh to inform him that they were looking into his allegations.
No change in electricity, gas tariffs for Singapore households from April to June 2025
The electricity and gas tariffs remain at 28.12 cents per kWh, and 22.72 cents per kWh respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore business leaders show cautious approach to climate and catastrophic risk, report reveals
SINGAPORE: Climate risks may be growing, but only 22% of business leaders in Singapore see them as a major concern, according to the 2025 Risk & Resilience: ...
SingPost completes sale of Australian logistics business for about S$845M
SINGAPORE: Singapore Post (SingPost) has completed the sale of its Australian logistics business, Freight Management Holdings (FMH), to Australia-based private ...
SingPost up 7.7% after divestment of Australian logistics business
SINGAPORE] Shares of Singapore Post (SingPost) surged on Friday (Mar 28) morning, one day after the company announced the completion of the sale of its Australian logistics business. Read more at The ...
Why Singaporean Muslim fashion brand Naezily has shut down its business for good after 5 yrs
Singaporean Muslim fashion brand Naezily will be closing for good. The brand's founder, Miza Nazili Ghazali, announced the news on Instagram.