Singapore’s government is channeling significant public funding into technologies that can generate electricity from falling rain, a bet that the city-state’s heavy tropical downpours could become a ...
US tariff moves spark renewed anxiety among Singapore firms
Singaporean businesses are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the US President's rapid-fire tariff announcements and policy changes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore’s Singtel partners with Nvidia to build a research lab for companies that care about data sovereignty
Singtel is leaning into its AI and data center business as its mobile services business faces more competition.
Singapore bank UOB’s fourth-quarter net profit falls 7%, but beats forecasts
By Rae Wee and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Tuesday a 7% fall in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier on the back ...
Standard Chartered Bonus$aver Account Review (2026): High Interest—But How Much Can You Really Earn?
The Standard Chartered Bonus$aver Account promises one of the higher headline interest rates among savings accounts in Singapore. But like most “bonus interest” accounts in 2026, the real question ...
CAREIT’s inaugural results surpass forecasts; DBS says DPU beat captures sector tailwinds earlier than expected
CAREIT continue to feature as our top pick within the mid-cap space, with industry leading DPU growth, backed by a Singapore-centric portfolio,” says DBS's Geraldine Wong.
Budget 2026: Companies to get 40% corporate income tax rebate in YA2026
[SINGAPORE] Businesses will receive a 40 per cent corporate income tax rebate in the 2026 year of assessment to help them stay competitive, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Feb 12).
Singapore bank faces complaint to SGX over Indonesian coal-powered nickel financing
NGO argues that OCBC disclosures do not fully reflect the climate risks from captive coal plants, breaching SGX rules on sustainability reporting. OCBC says its disclosures do not break SGX rules.
Green group files SGX complaint against OCBC alleging disclosure gaps in carbon-intensive assets
Market Forces flags lender’s possible failure to comply with sustainability reporting requirements around its exposure to captive coal plants Read more at The Business Times.
Driver jailed 16 weeks’ for importing vapes, tobacco sticks into Singapore
Al Kaysar Bin Aldam, 36, was offered a job to import the items into Singapore by a man named "Simon". Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
An enormous 24-hour spa complex is opening in Jurong East – the largest of its kind in Singapore
Soak and unwind in 100,000 sq ft of hot springs, saunas, massages, yoga, meditation and cinema rooms ...
Slump in Singapore Airlines’ profit masks strong operating performance
Singapore Airlines' third quarter profit fell 69%, it said on Tuesday, distorted by a one-off gain a year earlier and due to losses at associate Air India, although strong passenger demand boosted ...
Budget 2026 debate: Trust, inclusivity and worker support top MPs’ concerns over Singapore’s new AI strategy
MPs on both sides of the House supported the Budget's focus on artificial intelligence, but warned of potential hurdles in embarking on this new national strategy.
Singapore reports fifth infant measles case, first preschool infection in 2026
Singapore reported a confirmed measles case involving an 11-month-old female infant on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases involving infants below ...
StanChart Taps Seviora for New Hedge Fund Vehicle
Standard Chartered partners Seviora to launch a fund of hedge funds under its VCC platform for private banking clients.
DBS hits fintech firms with large fee hikes for custodian service
DBS will increase the fees it charges fintech firms to hold customer funds under its custodian services, a move that means higher costs for fintech companies operating payment services in Singapore.