Overall funding levels in South-east Asia have contracted year-on-year however; Philippines a ‘bright spot’ in the region Read more at The Business Times.
Strengthening Ties: India’s Bilateral Trade and Investment Push with Singapore
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Singapore to discuss boosting trade and investments between India and Singapore. Key highlights included India's growth trajectory and investment ...
Singapore shares continue to climb; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 336 to 247, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore banks to enforce 24-hour cooling period for digital transactions exceeding 50% of account balance
This is for current and savings accounts, including joint accounts, with balances of at least S$50,000 Read more at The Business Times.
Nintendo sets up Singapore arm to boost South-east Asia business
The entertainment juggernaut is also considering establishing a local entity in Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A*Star launches four joint research projects in aerospace and manufacturing with SAESL, Rolls-Royce and Singapore SMEs
Projects totaling S$55 million will develop innovations to strengthen Singapore’s aerospace and manufacturing sectors Read more at The Business Times.
ExxonMobil’s Singapore layoffs highlight global pressures on oil and gas sector: Analysts
The petrochemical sector is struggling with weakening demand, overcapacity and a global pivot towards cleaner energy, analysts point out.
Yachts making a splash in Singapore Grand Prix season
Yacht chartering companies here see a 20% to 50% increase in bookings during the F1 season. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ExxonMobil expects to cut about 500 Singapore staff by end-2027
This comes after the company said on Sept 30 that it will lay off 2,000 workers globally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia to Import Gasoline from Asia as Drone Hits Cripple Refineries
Russia’s government plans to boost fuel imports from Belarus and import gasoline from China, Singapore, and South Korea to address falling domestic output and gasoline shortages in several regions ...
ICA foils attempt to smuggle over 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint
The Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday (Sept 30). In a ...
Ziplines, DJs and Trump: Singapore’s crypto conference has attendees roaring
By Xinghui Kok and Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -From making predictions about a multi-trillion stablecoin market to praising U.S. President Donald Trump for his support of the crypto industry, a ...
Gong Cha shuts some outlets in Singapore; website and social media accounts down
SINGAPORE] Bubble tea brand Gong Cha appears to have shut down its Singaporean social media accounts and website, with some of its shops also shuttered on Oct 2. Read more at The Business Times.
Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore
One senior banker from London is relocated as British lender expands coverage across Asia Read more at The Business Times.
Trump Jr. dismisses crypto conflict of interest concerns: My dad’s not checking blockchain ledgers
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff dismissed concerns regarding the project's political ties as "complete nonsense," at a major crypto event in Singapore.
The Trump crypto firm is planning expansion, from tokenized commodities to debit cards
The World Liberty Financial debit card will "bridge crypto assets with everyday spending," Witkoff told a crowd in Singapore at the Token 2049, one of the world's largest crypto conferences. The ...