Singapore’s exports to Vietnam reached 16.3 billion SGD (up 20.2%), while imports from Vietnam hit 6.7 billion SGD, surging by 43% compared to the same period last year.
NDR 2025: US baseline tariff of 10% on Singapore offers ‘little comfort’, says PM Wong
There will be more trade barriers in the world, which means small and open economies will feel the squeeze, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore ban on cross-border ride-hailing to Malaysia wins analyst support
Analysts support Singapore’s decision to uphold a ban on cross-border private ride-hailing trips to Malaysia, citing sufficient transport alternatives and risks to the country’s taxi sector.
Singapore ban on cross-border ride-hailing to Malaysia wins analyst support
Analysts support Singapore’s decision to uphold a ban on cross-border private ride-hailing trips to Malaysia, citing sufficient transport alternatives and risks to the country’s taxi sector.
The realities of running a business in a flat in Singapore, and how some people make it work
Limited space, strict rules and a strain on family life are among the challenges home-based entrepreneurs must navigate. Their stories take centre stage in the programme On The Red Dot as they find ...
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret. Singapore is tightening the rules on patent applications by lowering the threshold for free claims and raising related ...
Inside China’s AI advantage: Lessons for Singapore and Asia companies
AS THE global race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, China is emerging as a front-runner – not only in terms of research output and patents, but more importantly, in ...
Best crypto presales: Bitcoin Penguins presale tops $4M as Asia’s rich families boost crypto exposure
As crypto markets advance, Asia’s wealthiest investors are intensifying their involvement in the cryptocurrency market, with family offices and high-net-worth individuals increasing their allocations ...
Asia’s wealthy investors seek more crypto in portfolios
Wealthy Asian families and family offices are ramping up their cryptocurrency investments, driven by the bullishness around digital assets, increased mainstream adoption and favourable regulatory ...
OKX rolls out on-chain earn in singapore for accredited investors
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 ...
Singapore key exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 42.7pc
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports slipped 4.6 percent in July from a year earlier, government data showed Monday, as shipments to the United States plunged by more than 40 percent.
Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Demand Cools While “Crypto Capital is Getting More Selective,” OKX’s Gracie Lin Warns
With Bitcoin demand cooling and profit-taking accelerating, investors are rotating into ether and a handful of resilient plays while retail “altseason” fades.
Singapore export growth to stall in 2H25: analysts
Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) fell by 4.6% YoY in July, reversing the strong 12.9% growth recorded in June. Singapore’s export momentum is expected to weaken significantly in the second half of 2025 ...
Singapore firms eager to tap stablecoins and AI for overseas expansion
A Stripe study showed 62 per cent of firms here plan to use stablecoins for payments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
15 people nabbed for vaping in surprise lunchtime operation in Singapore CBD
CNA joined Health Sciences Authority officers for a two-hour enforcement operation against vaping on Wednesday (Aug 20).
Singapore export recovery set to slow as tariff risks escalate
Singapore’s NODX fell by 4.6% YoY, reversing a strong 12.9% surge in June. Singapore’s export recovery is expected to lose steam in the second half of the year, with CGS International analysts warning ...