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Zanzibar, Singapore open new investment chapter in high-level economic talks
Zanzibar, has moved to deepen its economic partnership with Singapore, positioning the island as an emerging investment destination in the Indian Ocean after President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi held ...
Singapore’s cost-of-living squeeze reaches even affluent households: Sun Life
SINGAPORE: The squeeze of the rising cost of living has reached even affluent households in Singapore. According to Singapore Business Review, citing Sun Life Asia’s third “Financial Resilience I...
Samia eyes robust trade corridor with Singapore
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanian and Singaporean investors to jointly seize emerging economic opportunities as Tanzania seeks to establish a stronger trade corridor with the ...
HSBC, Mastercard complete AI-agent B2B payments pilot in Singapore
The pilot linked a corporate buyer, a procurement platform, and a supplier as HSBC expands its B2B payments capabilities for digital commerce.
Singapore, Tanzania deepen economic ties in push for trade and investment growth
Dar es Salaam. Singapore and Tanzania have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, with leaders and business executives from both countries identifying trade, investment, logistics, tourism and the ...
CGSI upgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘overweight’ on net interest income upside
[SINGAPORE] CGS International (CGSI) has upgraded its outlook on the Singapore banking sector from “neutral” to “overweight”, amid robust capital inflows and continued loan growth.
Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026
ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation. Singapore’s finance and insurance sector is expected to cut headcount in the third quarter of 2026. The sector recorded a Net ...
Tanzania targets expanded investment, trade ties as Singapore’s president visits
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Singapore have taken steps to deepen trade and investment ties as Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam began a three-day state visit aimed at unlocking fresh ...
Tanzania economy gains momentum as reforms attract investors, strengthen Singapore ties
Tanzania’s economy is gaining robust momentum, driven by bold government reforms, a steadily improving investment climate, and increasingly business-friendly friendly policies that are strengthening ...
Singapore FDI in Tanzania hits US$535M from 36 projects
Singapore’s investment in Tanzania has surged to US$535.13 million, spread across 36 projects, creating 3,228 jobs for Tanzanians across key sectors of the economy. The figure comes as Singapore ...
HSBC Pilots B2B Agentic Payments in Singapore with Mastercard
HSBC has tested agentic payments in Singapore with Mastercard, linking a corporate buyer, SourceSage and FortyTwo in a B2B pilot.
OCBC expands physical gold trading as bullion demand surges
OCBC is expanding its precious metals franchise with the launch of a physical gold trading and custody service, allowing institutional clients and customers of its private banking arm Bank of ...
Bombardier to Invest $78 Million Expanding Singapore Service Hub
Bombardier Inc. will invest around S$100 million ($78 million) to expand its Singapore maintenance and service hub to support an anticipated increase in the number of next-generation business jets.
Blackstone-backed data-center operator taps investors ahead of over $1.0 billion Singapore IPO
AirTrunk, founded by Australian billionaire Robin Khuda, is aiming to line up cornerstone investors ahead of the planned launch of its real-estate investment trust IPO in August.
Singapore’s second largest bank offers physical gold bar trading
OCBC Bank will begin offering wealthy investors the option to buy and store physical gold bars, as demand for holding bullion in Singapore rises amid persistent geopolitical tensions and economic ...