Singapore is the sixth least complex location for business in Asia Pacific, trailing two of its South-East Asian peers, Vietnam and Thailand, according to an index.
Singapore must prepare for more uncertainty, shift in global economic landscape: DPM Gan
The US has hinted that sectoral tariffs, such as on key Singapore exports like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, are imminent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore should aim to grow faster than eventual 2-3% long-term rate: Gan Kim Yong
SINGAPORE] The Republic should aim to “grow as much as (it) can” in the next few years, so that it will be “a much bigger economy” when its growth rate stabilises, said Deputy Prime Minister and ...
M&A Through Singapore: Share Vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty
Foreign investors must weigh share vs asset deals in Singapore M&A, considering stamp duty, GST, liabilities, and exit strategy.
Singapore’s core inflation edges down to 0.5% in July as retail prices ease
Singapore's central bank and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said that the inflation outlook in the quarters ahead is subject to both upside and downside risks such as “geopolitical shocks”.
Singapore shares close higher as inflation eases; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumbered decliners 381 to 188. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore ranked 6th least complex for business in Asia Pacific, behind Vietnam and Thailand
Singapore is the sixth least complex location for business in Asia Pacific, trailing two of its Southeast Asian peers, Vietnam and Thailand, according to an index.
Singapore core inflation eases to 0.5% in July but upside and downside risks remain, say MAS, MTI
Overall inflation eased to 0.6 per cent due to a smaller increase in accommodation costs, which includes rents. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s core inflation eases to 0.5% in July, below forecasts
SINGAPORE] Core and headline inflation slowed in July, contrary to economists’ expectations that both would hold steady at their June rates. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Keppel and Vietnam’s tycoons: Inside Saigon Marina IFC Tower
HO CHI MINH CITY] Overlooking the Saigon River in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, a shimmering new landmark was unveiled on Tuesday (Aug 19) – the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (IFC) Tower – ...
Malaysian king’s son enlists Singapore billionaire Peter Lim’s firm for $200M Johor royal residence
The eldest son of Malaysia’s billionaire king has commissioned Singapore-based design firm RSP, owned by healthcare tycoon Peter Lim, to develop the royal family’s US$200 million private residence in ...
Singapore IT energy efficiency standard for data centre launched
Singapore has launched a new standard to support data centre operators and users to deploy energy-efficient IT equipment, making us one of the first in the world to introduce data centre standards for ...
Crypto investors with funds in defunct Tokenize Xchange left in limbo amid police probe
A sudden closure and an ongoing probe into Tokenize Xchange, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading platform, have left its users in limbo, with many unable to withdraw their investment holdings for ...
S’pore among easiest places for business but trails some Apac peers due to compliance, labour rules
The annual Global Business Complexity Index is compiled by the TMF Group. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-headquartered Mirxes to join Alibaba, Tencent on Hang Seng Composite Index
SINGAPORE] Home-grown biotech firm Mirxes will join the Hang Seng Composite Index on Sep 8, the startup announced on Saturday (Aug 23). Read more at The Business Times.
OKX’s On-chain Earn debuts in Singapore
Crypto exchange OKX is bringing its latest yield product, On-chain Earn, to Singapore. It is offering Accredited Investors in the city-state a streamlined way to stake and earn on their digital assets ...