SINGAPORE] Investors stayed positive on local stocks on Wednesday (Jul 9) while bracing for the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff shocks. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore bak kut teh restaurant owner says Chow Yun Fat saved her family business
The owner of a bak kut teh (pork ribs tea) restaurant in Singapore said her family business was saved from losses thanks to a visit by Chow Yun Fat.
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE] In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday (Jul 9).
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE] Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a stable, trusted environment, said Chee Hong Tat, minister ...
Singapore must take right approach to create opportunities in wealth management: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore must strike a balance between maintaining high standards and promoting efficiency within the wealth management sector, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary ...
Singapore to take ‘risk-proportionate approach’ in maintaining status as trusted financial centre: Chee Hong Tat
If we are overly kiasu, I think we will not be able to capture new opportunities,” adds Chee, who was speaking at a doorstop with media during his visit to DBS Bank on July 9.
Singapore sustainable bond issuances jump 80% to S$13.3 billion in 2024: MAS
SINGAPORE] The volume of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSSL) bonds, as well as transition bonds issued in Singapore, hit S$13.3 billion last year, up 79.7 per cent from ...
Woman who allegedly filed fraudulent tax claims of over $1.4m handed 97 charges
The Malaysian was also charged with hindering IRAS officers in carrying out their duties. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bank bonds can stand tall in 2H2025 on flight to quality
Singapore bank bonds are likely to retain their safe-haven status in 2H2025 as their asset quality can stay robust says ...
Singapore companies bracing for more uncertainty amid Trump’s tariff letters
Singapore companies are bracing for greater uncertainty after US President Donald Trump sent letters announcing new tariffs as high as 40 per cent for some countries. The Singapore Business Federation ...
Company director to be charged with tax, money laundering offences
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), working with Iras, then started investigating the woman as there were indications of money laundering offences committed. The investigation then revealed that ...
Singapore downgrades 2024 export forecasts again on weaker-than-expected recovery – The Business Times – 商业时报
SINGAPORE has narrowed its 2024 full-year growth forecast for non-oil domestic exports (NODX) to “around 1 per cent ... SUBSCRIBERS. Singapore downgrades 2024 export forecasts again on ...
Singapore stocks hold firm after latest salvo of US tariffs; STI up 0.4%
Across the boarder market, gainers outnumber losers 321 to 197. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs
SINGAPORE] The announcement this week that the government will not renew the leases for six golf courses in Singapore could lead to an increase in club membership prices over the next few years, say ...
Malaysia’s ‘luxury’ tax; Singapore’s identity explored in new memoir: 7 Asia highlights
From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
Switzerland’s proposed inheritance tax could undermine wealth hub status
Switzerland’s far-left Young Socialists party has secured a referendum, scheduled for November, to target the ultra-wealthy via the introduction of a federal tax on inheritances and gifts worth more t ...