The Core Central Region accounted for over half of the new completions. In a recent report, Savills noted that following a substantial level of completions in the previous two quarters in Singapore, ...
Australian resort operator GemLife IPO to raise up to A$750 million, says Thakral
SINGAPORE] An associate of property investor Thakral Corporation has launched an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to A$750 million (S$628.2 million) at an implied post-money valuation of A$1.
AUD 750mn GemLife IPO Launched by Thakral Corp
Thakral Corp announces AUD 750 million IPO for GemLife Communities Group in Australia, projected as the largest IPO in 2025. GemLife offers over-50s lifestyle resorts.
Three Malaysians arrested in Singapore for evading over RM2.69mil in cigarette duty and tax
Three Malaysian men have been arrested for suspected evasion of S$812,384 (RM2.69 million) in cigarette duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) following an enforcement operation at Gul Drive.
Stanchart Singapore Marathon 2025 to flag off at F1 Pit Building, end at Padang
The 2025 race has already attracted 7,000 international runners - a total of 60,000 participants are expected. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Three men arrested over evasion of more than $800,000 in cigarette duties and taxes
A total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized during the operation in Gul Drive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares rise even as exports in May fall; STI up 0.6%
Across the broader market, advancers edged out decliners 275 to 210, after 1.2 billion securities worth $993.8 million were traded Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Thailand may see negative growth by 2026 as Asean reels from tariffs: Bloomberg
SINGAPORE] The full impact of the escalating US tariffs on Asean’s growth will likely emerge in 2026 – and Bloomberg projects a sharp regional slowdown. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore private club 1880 suddenly closes; founder says it has no funds to pay staff and suppliers
Private members' club 1880 announced its sudden closure on June 17 after almost eight years in business, with its holding and operating companies placed under provisional liquidation. The club, ...
Singapore eyes driverless buses in HDB estates to cut commute times, ease manpower crunch over next five years
Singapore plans to expand its use of self-driving vehicles islandwide over the next five years, aiming to enhance public transport efficiency and reduce commuting times, particularly for residents in ...
I’m an American getting an MBA in Singapore. Here’s why I think there’s a silver lining to the visa chaos in the US.
Ryan Wall earned an engineering degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and is now pursuing an MBA at the National University of Singapore.
New container ship named Singapore is latest of 32 vessels in Ocean Network Express’s fleet expansion
Singapore-based carrier’s new ships will all be registered here and can be modified to use greener fuel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s key exports chart surprise 3.5% slide in May as front-loading cools
SINGAPORE] Economists believe that front-loading activity may have started slowing down, after Singapore’s key exports declined 3.5 per cent on the year in May after April’s surge. Read more at The ...
Singapore’s key exports chart surprise 3.5% slide in May as non-electronics decrease
SINGAPORE] The Republic’s key exports declined 3.5 per cent on the year in May after April’s surge, contrary to market expectations, data from Enterprise Singapore showed on Tuesday (Jun 17). Read ...
Indonesia Pushes for Stronger Economic Cooperation with Singapore
Jakarta. Indonesia recently called for stronger cooperation with its close neighbor Singapore particularly in sectors such as investment and tourism.
Singapore can expect thundery showers in the day, warm and humid nights for rest of June
Expect short thundery showers in the late morning and afternoon over parts of Singapore on some days for the rest of June.