Singapore will impose targeted financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli individuals with immediate effect, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Friday (Nov 21). It ...
Singapore raises 2025 growth forecast to ‘around 4%’; expects 1-3% growth in 2026
The 2025 forecast upgrade came on better than expected Q3 performance, driven by AI chips Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets across S-E Asia as bank aims to hit target of 50
The wallets include GCash, GoPay, as well as Momo and Touch ‘n Go. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Central Bank Says Monetary Stance Remains Appropriate
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's monetary policy stance remains appropriate, with the output gap expected to remain positive in 2025 and come in at around 0% next year, central bank chief economist ...
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
A new crypto-focused survey reveals that Singaporeans are adopting long-term, risk-aware crypto habits as MAS tightens its oversight.
The Johor-Singapore SEZ will be more than an ‘industrial park with a nicer brochure,’ says the chair of the state’s investment committee
For the long run, we have to look at how we are going to create a regional champion," said YB Lee Ting Han at the Fortune Innovation Forum.
Standard Chartered S’pore offers up to 1.10% p.a. 6-Month Promo Fixed Deposits from 20 Nov 2025
From 20 November 2025, customers can earn up to 1.10% per annum on fresh funds placed into this promotional time deposit. The offer provides a fixed return in Singapore Dollars over a short six-month ...
Why is Singapore allocating US$500 mil to Fast-P and how will it become US$5 bil?
Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon gamely answered these questions about the two-year-old Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership at the launch of the COP30 Singapore Pavilion.
Singapore’s SGX enters dual listing alliance with U.S. Nasdaq stock exchange
Singapore's SGX stock exchange has formed a strategic alliance with the U.S.-based Nasdaq stock exchange to expand dual listings.
Singapore stocks rise as market cheers new SGX announcements; STI up 0.2%
Singapore stocks rally following SGX's announcement of a dual-listing bridge with Nasdaq and a "Value Unlock" program to strengthen the market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...
HSBC flags CDL as ‘turnaround’ story for 2026
City Developments has been listed by HSBC as one of the 12 stocks for this coming year, for its turnaround story. Broadly, Singapore equities are seen to do well with a "structural shift" underway ...
DBS is RHB’s top pick among S’pore banks
Although UOB’s decision to accelerate the build-up of its performing loan coverage dampened overall sector earnings, normalising credit costs could result in a q-o-q improvement in the sector’s patmi.
DBS Foundation tops list of S’pore’s largest private donors, committing over $100 million in grants
The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation and the UBS Optimus Foundation also made the top 10 list for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Landmark partnership’: Singapore’s SGX ties up with Nasdaq for dual listings to boost stock market
A key feature, the SGX said, would be the streamlining of regulatory obligations and fundraising with a single set of documents and simplified review process. Singapore's central bank also announced ...
Open Source AI Powers a New Era at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 with the Launch of Global Hub and Future-Building Initiatives
The 10th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), held from 12 to 14 November 2025, marked a major milestone for the global technology and finance community with the launch of the Global Open ...
OCBC adds eight Southeast Asian wallets to its app to boost cross-border transfers
The move aims to address long-standing remittance pain points for Singapore’s foreign workers, extending a Visa partnership as demand for digital transfers grows.