Singapore’s parliament has passed a law allowing the police to control the bank accounts of individuals who are suspected to be the targets of scams, after the number of cases surged in the city-state ...
Micron’s $9.5b chip plant to give Singapore foothold in AI space; will create up to 3,000 jobs
Operations are scheduled to start in 2026 with the expansion of packaging capacity beginning in 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Micron To Build $7 Billion Advanced Chip Facility In Singapore Amid AI Boom
Micron Technology is investing $7 billion to build an advanced chip packaging facility in Singapore as the semiconductor giant expands its capacity to cater to booming demand for AI chips.
Micron’s $9.5b chip plant in Woodlands to drive Singapore’s AI growth, create up to 3,000 jobs
Singapore can be expected to play a larger role in developing complex artificial intelligence (AI) applications when Micron's new $9.5 billion high-bandwidth module (HBM) advanced packing facility in ...
Over 8,700 bank customers saved from losing $73m to conmen due to joint effort by police and 6 banks
This was the six joint operation in 2024 between the police and the banks to combat scams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KPMG and SID prioritise innovation and green transition for Singapore businesses in Budget 2025 proposal
A central focus of the proposal is advancing sustainability, with a call for businesses to adopt greener practices through the establishment of national frameworks, grants, and detailed reports.
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone to offer tax rates as low as 5%
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is nearly twice the size of Shenzhen, whose success it is hoping to emulate.
Singapore Bourse Due For Consolidation
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 40 points or 1 percent along the way. The ...
Micron Breaks Ground on New HBM Advanced Packaging Facility in Singapore
Approximate $7 billion investment over the next several years to meet AI data center demandSINGAPORE, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: MU) broke ground today on a new High-Bandwidth Memory ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ: ‘Build-as-they-invest’ model prudent but businesses raise concerns over infrastructure delays, red tape
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has told reporters that infrastructure for the special economic zone in Johor will be developed on a “project-by-project” basis, while Malaysia would fund ...
Planning to Increase Your Dividends for 2025? These 4 Singapore Stocks Should Do the Trick
With dividends constituting an attractive passive income stream, here’s how you can increase them in the New Year. The post Planning to Increase Your Dividends for 2025? These 4 Singapore Stocks ...
Landmark Johor-Singapore SEZ pact signed: 100 projects, 20,000 jobs, investments across 11 sectors
PUTRAJAYA] In a landmark move to strengthen economic ties, Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to drive investments in 11 key sectors including manufacturing, logistics and energy, with plans to expand ...
Singapore Passes Bill Empowering Police to Protect Scam Victims
Singapore’s parliament has passed a law allowing the police to control the bank accounts of individuals who are suspected to be the targets of scams.
Singapore passes law that gives police powers to freeze bank accounts of scam victims
In coming up with the new law, the authorities are “mindful of the need to strike a balance between protecting an individual from further harm and not unduly inconveniencing him”, says Minister of ...
Singapore fund Paragon opens Hong Kong office to reach more wealthy clients
Fund manager sees Hong Kong as an ideal wealth management hub to reach more wealthy clients in the Greater China region.
Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat: New Johor SEZ deal guns for global investments, 20,000 skilled jobs in 5 years
The signed Special Economic Zone agreement was exchanged at the retreat in Putrajaya, witnessed by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.