One of the latest stories attesting to “Labubu fever” in Singapore involves a woman who returned from a business trip from London and whose suitcase contained a number of pricey items, including ...
Asia’s jet fuel imports from India to hit multi-year highs in November
Asia's imports of jet fuel from India are set to hit multi-year highs in November ahead of peak winter demand after refinery outages and lower exports from China crimped supplies, according to ...
Singapore stocks slip as investors keep to sidelines on overseas concerns; STI drops 0.4%
It was much the same mixed outcome in the region. Japan’s Nikkei 225, the Kospi in Seoul and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added modest amounts but Malaysian shares lost 0.3 per cent while Australia’s ...
Asia crypto hot spots reap gains from record Trump trade rally
SINGAPORE - A record-breaking crypto rally born in the United States is leaving its mark on Asia, including a jump in the value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan to more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) and ...
Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI drops 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Wednesday (Nov 20), as investors awaited chipmaker Nvidia’s earnings report and grappled with concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions after Ukraine fired its ...
RM16,000 fine for woman caught smuggling Labubu dolls, luxury bags into Singapore from London
It is understood the goods, which included luxury bags, accessories, and Popmart toys such as the popular Labubu dolls, were purchased during her business trip to London. Under Si ...
Asia crypto hotspots gain from US$800 bil rally led by US
A record-breaking crypto rally born in the US is leaving its mark on Asia, including a jump in the value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan to more than US$1 billion ($1.34 billion).
Asia Crypto Hotspots Reap Gains From Record Rally Sparked by US
A record-breaking crypto rally born in the US is leaving its mark on Asia, including a jump in the value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan to more than $1 billion and a surge in digital-asset trading volumes ...
Asia crypto hotspots reap gains from record Trump trade rally
SINGAPORE - A record-breaking crypto rally born in the United States is leaving its mark on Asia, including a jump in the value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan to more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) and ...
Woman fined S$5,000 for bringing Labubu dolls & other items into S’pore without declaring their value
A female traveller was fined S$5,000 for failing to declare the goods in her possession to Singapore Customs after returning from a business trip in London. These goods, which were intended as gifts, ...
Singapore stocks rise in tandem with region as falling Treasury yields lift global equities
SINGAPORE - Stocks in Singapore rose on Nov 19 as Asian indexes ... to profoundly influence market sentiment and policy trajectories well into 2025. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and ...
US semiconductor firm launches initiative in Singapore for power-efficient AI data centres
This comes as data centres worldwide are struggling to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Leading Singapore property developer CEO says simplicity beats complexity when it comes to design: ‘Boring is okay’
GuocoLand's Guoco Midtown mixed use development boasts occupancy rates of over 90% despite its more simple looking facade.
Singapore shares rise at Tuesday’s open; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading in positive territory on Tuesday (Nov 19). As at 9.02 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 12.35 points or 0.3 per cent to 3,744.9. Across the broader market, gainers ...
Singapore may miss 2024 key exports forecast as October disappoints with 4.6% drop
Electronic exports increased 2.6 per cent year on year in October, a rebound from the 0.7 per cent decline in the previous month. Integrated circuits – also known as chips or semiconductors – which ...
A Singapore oil magnate faces prison in a major fraud case over financing trade
A Singapore oil magnate has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for fraud and forgery in a case that prosecutors said has tarnished the city-state’s reputation as Asia’s leading oil trading hub ...