By 2030, healthcare spending in Singapore is poised to become the government’s largest financial commitment, with projections pointing to an annual expenditure nearing S$30 billion (RM100 billion).
Here are the biggest gainers among Singapore stocks after Trump’s tariff timeout
Sats was the biggest gainer on the STI, rising as much as 9.8 per cent Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cuckoo Malaysia delays IPO due to volatile global market
SINGAPORE] Household goods maker Cuckoo International (MAL) is postponing its initial public offering (IPO) on the Malaysian stock exchange by two months due to the current global market volatility, ...
Singapore’s STI soars more than 8% as Trump takes a pause on tariffs
SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks bounced after Trump announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause to his steep reciprocal tariffs on his “worst offender” countries, lowering them to 10 per cent during the period.
Eateries in foodie haven Singapore close as costs rise, spending falls
Singapore's well-known food scene has been battered by closures in the past year, affecting low-cost hawker stalls, mid-sized operators and Michelin-star restaurants, who say costs are rising and ...
Eric Khoo Brews Up Anthology Film ‘Kopitiam Days’ With Six Singapore Filmmakers
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore producer, director and showrunner Eric Khoo is putting together an anthology film, Kopitiam Days, with six local directors including Locarno Golden Leopard winner Yeo Siew Hua (A ...
Singapore bank stocks lose nearly S$49 billion in value as Trump tariffs sour outlook
Downside risks lie ahead for Singapore banks with US tariffs set to weigh on loan growth and earnings, analysts say.
Issue #20: What’s Happening This Week? Trump’s Tariff War, HSBC’s New Invite-Only Card, and More
Keep abreast with our weekly round-up of Singapore's top finance news stories and releases, including updates on property, markets, and more.
XRP to hit US$12.50 by end-2028: Standard Chartered
XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest growing uses for digital assets: Standard Chartered.
United Overseas Bank Is Solid, But Dark Clouds Are Keeping Us On Hold
Despite economic uncertainties, United Overseas Bank maintains a healthy NIM of 2.09% and a stable Non-Performing Loan ratio of 1.5%. Read why UOVEF is a hold.
UOB Kay Hian cuts Sats target price to S$2.89, downgrades it to ‘hold’ on likely tariff impact
SINGAPORE] Freight handler Sats might be hit by a potential slowdown in globalisation and decline in global trade volume as a result of the United States’ reciprocal tariffs, prompting one research ...
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on April 9
The Straits Times Index falls 2.2 per cent or 75.78 points to 3,393.69. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). Read more at The Business Times.
Pawan Kalyan’s son, Mark Shankar, moved out of the emergency ward after the Singapore school fire
Pawan Kalyan’s 8-year-old son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, is recovering after a tragic fire accident at his school in Singapore on April 8, 2025, which left one child dead and several others injured.
High Court dismisses suit against 2 Chinese news veterans over S$990,000 ‘loan’ for failed business
The High Court judge said that given the clear language of the clause of the agreement, the parties had agreed to “squarely put the risk of non-return” on Mr Ren Xin Wu if the business did not ...
Singapore to set up task force to address impact of US tariffs on businesses
Singapore will set up a task force to help businesses and workers address immediate uncertainties, strengthen resilience, and better adapt to the ...