Singapore must be clear-eyed about the dangers ahead, as global institutions get weaker and international norms erode, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Struggling to make sense of Trump tariffs, Singapore exporters look to diversify
SINGAPORE] With no safe haven from Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, Singapore exporters may not necessarily be hit worse than others. Still, companies told The Business Times that they are doubling ...
Singapore will continue to invest in police, civil defence as nature of threats evolve: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Singapore government will continue to invest in its police and civil defence as the nature of threats evolve. These include terrorist groups — both abroad and ...
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Posting Double-Digit Year-to-Date Share Price Gains: Are They a Buy?
These four blue-chip stocks performed well this year, but should they be included in your portfolio? The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Posting Double-Digit Year-to-Date Share Price Gains: Are They ...
Car dealer Vin’s Holdings gears up to raise net proceeds of S$4 million in Catalist IPO
SINGAPORE] Car dealer Vin’s Holdings is looking to raise net proceeds of S$4 million in an initial public offering (IPO) to drive its expansion plans, as it issues 20 million placement shares at ...
DBS raises target price for ST Engineering to $7.50
Jason Sum of DBS Group Research has maintained his "buy" call on ST Engineering given its clear earnings growth visibility. Even with its recent run-up of more than 40% year to date, Sum believes that ...
Venture capitalist Finian Tan sought to invest in alleged scammer Ng Yu Zhi’s nickel business
SINGAPORE] Well-known venture capitalist Finian Tan was told in August 2020 that someone was keen to invest in his funds. Read more at The Business Times.
Tariffs rip through South-east Asia stocks, sink Vietnam’s market
HANOI] South-east Asian stocks and currencies fell after Asian emerging nations were given some of the biggest tariff increases by US President Donald Trump. Vietnamese shares tumbled. Read more at ...
Car dealer, candy maker could be first IPOs on SGX in 2025
Vin’s Holdings and YLF Group Marketing are eyeing the exchange’s Catalist board. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: As Trump’s tariffs roil markets, can Singapore seize the moment?
Singapore is pumping in S$5 billion to boost the equity market in a bid to increase investor interest and attract new listings. While a positive start, more innovative thinking will be necessary to ...
Singapore firms eye Malaysian bourse as IPO momentum builds
Two Singapore-listed semiconductor firms are looking to tap into Malaysia’s more vibrant capital markets with secondary listings, as analysts predict ...
Trump’s Global Tariff Shock: What Should Singapore Investors Do Now?
Trump’s sweeping 10% import tariffs are rattling markets worldwide. Here's what long-term investors in Singapore should focus on—and why staying the course could be your best move. The post Trump’s ...
Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation, Singapore’s Temasek donate cancer treatment machines
Both organisations donate two histotripsy systems worth S$12 million to health research centres in city state.
OCBC’s Private Bank Seeks More Staff for Greater China Expansion
Bank of Singapore’s Greater China team is its largest after Southeast Asia in terms of assets under management. The firm’s AUM topped $120 billion as at the end of 2024, according to people with ...
Singapore fund, UK government commit $40 million funding for Philippines RE market
Singapore-based Pentagreen Capital and the UK government’s British International Investment (BII) are setting aside $40 million for the Philippine renewable energy sector. The funding will bankroll ...
Singapore bourse one of least hit in region by US tariff tsunami; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE] Compared to their regional peers, Singapore shares ended Thursday (Apr 3) almost unscathed by the tsunami of tariffs the United States unleased on its trading partners, as the city-state is ...