SINGAPORE’s blue-chip gauge, the Straits Times Index (STI), slipped 8.1 points or 0.2 per cent to 3,761.45 amid muted trading on Thursday (Dec 26). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore factory output growth quickens in November but 2025 outlook remains cloudy
Key electronics industry likely got a boost from front-loading ahead of possible US tariff hikes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
USD/SGD forms golden cross: Is Singapore dollar about to crash?
Explore why the USD/SGD exchange rate has jumps recently, and what to expect in the next few weeks as the DXY index rises ...
Deloitte’s Budget 2025 wishlist: Fine-tune specific tax policies, expand R&D incentives
Policies that provide clarity and flexibility could help companies stay resilient and responsive to change, Deloitte says.
Singapore Issues 13 Crypto Licenses, Outpaces Hong Kong
Singapore issues 13 crypto licenses, surpassing Hong Kong slower approval process, and strengthening its position as a crypto hub.
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine says ‘no assurance’ it can turn profitable or sustain it
Troubled healthcare provider Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine (SIAMH) said on Thursday (Dec 26) that it’s not guaranteed the company can generate “significant” revenue and profitability. Read ...
Singapore restaurants grapple with the question of how to pull in the diners as competition heats up
There were more restaurants being opened than those being closed in the first 11 months of 2024 Read more at straitstimes.com.
Big test for Singapore against Vietnam in ASEAN Championship semis, but Jalan Besar Stadium could be a boost
Jalan Besar Stadium's artificial turf and the close proximity of the field to the stands could be advantageous for Singapore, say observers.
Singapore billionaire investigated for alleged money laundering, other financial crimes
A Singaporean billionaire is being investigated by Bangladesh authorities for alleged financial crimes, including money laundering.
Singapore’s factory output rises 8.5% in November, below estimates
SINGAPORE’S factory output grew 8.5 per cent on year in November, outpacing the previous month’s growth of 1.2 per cent as output in the key electronics sector surged, data from the Singapore Economic ...
Singapore factory output grows at faster pace of 8.5% in November
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s manufacturing output expanded for a fifth straight month in November, driven by robust production in the electronics industry. Total output climbed 8.5 per cent year on year, ...
Singapore’s manufacturing output up 8.5 pct in November
SINGAPORE, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's manufacturing production rose 8.5 percent year-on-year in November, following a 1.2 percent growth in October, according to data released by the Economic ...
Singapore’s new PM, the Eras Tour & Pope Francis’ visit: Stories that caught your attention in 2024
Singapore. 2024 was marked by a momentous change in Singapore's leadership when Deputy PM Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore. Wong, 52, started his political career ...
The Lord Of The Rings musical to open in Singapore in August 2025
Get ready to experience Middle-earth in a whole new way in 2025 as The Lord Of The Rings – A Musical Tale makes its Asia debut in Singapore. The musical, adapted from JRR's beloved novel, will have a ...
UOB’s Lawrence Goh joins Nets’ board of directors
NETWORK for Electronic Transfers (Nets) has appointed Lawrence Goh, UOB’s head of group technology and operations (GTO), to its board of directors effective Dec 23, 2024. Read more at The Business ...
Increased platform fees to offset higher CPF contribution costs, DBS maintains ‘buy’ on ComfortDelGro
The hike is expected to defray the higher costs attributable to the implementation of the Platform Workers Act, effective Jan 1, 2025, DBS points out. Under the act, the main additional costs for ...