SINGAPORE: Three retailers will get up to a year of free rent in prime shopping mall space and monetary support to pilot innovative concepts, as part of a competition aimed at rejuvenating Singapore's ...
Singapore’s private club 1880 shuts down
Private members' club 1880 located in Robertson Quay announced on Tuesday that it would close permanently due to 'declining patronage and spending.' ...
Economists cut Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.7% on geopolitical and trade tensions
The economists in the MAS survey also see growth stuck at 1.7 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore MAS survey shows economists cut GDP, inflation forecasts and see more easing
SINGAPORE: Economists have lowered their forecasts for Singapore's growth and inflation this year and are expecting a further easing of monetary policy next month, a survey of forecasters by the ...
Three Malaysians arrested in Singapore for evading over RM2.69mil in cigarette duty and tax
Three Malaysian men have been arrested for suspected evasion of S$812,384 (RM2.69 million) in cigarette duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) following an enforcement operation at Gul Drive.
Three men arrested over evasion of more than $800,000 in cigarette duties and taxes
A total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized during the operation in Gul Drive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares rise even as exports in May fall; STI up 0.6%
Across the broader market, advancers edged out decliners 275 to 210, after 1.2 billion securities worth $993.8 million were traded Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Thailand may see negative growth by 2026 as Asean reels from tariffs: Bloomberg
SINGAPORE] The full impact of the escalating US tariffs on Asean’s growth will likely emerge in 2026 – and Bloomberg projects a sharp regional slowdown. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore private club 1880 suddenly closes; founder says it has no funds to pay staff and suppliers
Private members' club 1880 announced its sudden closure on June 17 after almost eight years in business, with its holding and operating companies placed under provisional liquidation. The club, ...
I’m an American getting an MBA in Singapore. Here’s why I think there’s a silver lining to the visa chaos in the US.
Ryan Wall earned an engineering degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and is now pursuing an MBA at the National University of Singapore.
New container ship named Singapore is latest of 32 vessels in Ocean Network Express’s fleet expansion
Singapore-based carrier’s new ships will all be registered here and can be modified to use greener fuel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s key exports chart surprise 3.5% slide in May as front-loading cools
SINGAPORE] Economists believe that front-loading activity may have started slowing down, after Singapore’s key exports declined 3.5 per cent on the year in May after April’s surge. Read more at The ...
Singapore’s Exports Drop 3.5% in May Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Singapores non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined 3.5% year-on-year in May, falling short of expectations for 8.0% growth, according to data released Tuesday by Enterprise Singapore. This marks a ...
Singapore shares fall on Monday amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict; STI down 0.1%
Other regional market indices closed higher, with South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia in positive territory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bilateral ties in ‘excellent shape’ as Singapore, Indonesia expand cooperation
SINGAPORE] Bilateral relations between Singapore and Indonesia are in “excellent shape”, and both countries seek to “chart even stronger ties in this new era of cooperation”, said Prime Minister ...
From business empire to ex-minister’s corruption scandal: 5 things to know about Singapore‑based Malaysian F1 tycoon Ong Beng Seng
Singapore‑based Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng was born into wealth and built a business empire spanning hotels, real estate and Formula 1 racing before being embroiled in a corruption scandal ...