The GDP data follows last month’s release of factory output figures showing a surprise 2.9 per cent year-on-year rebound in May. Economists had predicted a 1.4 per cent expansion in a Bloomberg poll, ...
Unlocking public-private-philanthropic partnerships to turbocharge climate finance
The world needs a new public-private-philanthropic-partnership to create a paradigm shift in catalyzing climate finance: BCG ...
Exporters advised to update trade policies of Singapore
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese exporters to carefully study and keep updated on new regulations in Singapore, a market that is becoming more cautious in trade policy, in ...
Singapore’s Net Zero-X investor exchange debuts
Net Zero-X, a Singapore-based blockchain exchange for impact investors, has launched with the aim of tackling the significant financing gap impeding the global transition to a net-zero future.
Over 9 in 10 Singapore firms keen to invest in proposed SEZ in Johor, but concerns remain: SBF report
Findings of the survey were released at a Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Investor Forum and is based on engagements with 160 Singaporean businesses across various industries.
Govt to co-finance Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone infrastructure with private sector, says Rafizi
Development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's (JS-SEZ) infrastructure will be co-financed by the government and the private sector, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. The JS-SEZ was ...
Temasek Review 2024: 4 Investment Lessons We Can Learn From Temasek As An Investor
By looking at the Temasek Review 2024 and the performance of Temasek, investors can learn some investment lessons from Temasek.
Singapore’s stock rally likely to continue as dividend plays shine
The benchmark STI provides yields of more than 5 per cent, which is higher than what most regional markets offer. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore reviewing how local, global banks check wealth flows
(Bloomberg) — Singapore’s regulator is working with banks to hash ... The work by the group wouldn’t be focused just on the wealth business, but cuts across the banking sector, the people said. Their ...
Malaysia says near Singapore deal for special economic zone
Malaysia said it’s near a deal with Singapore to develop Southeast Asia’s first cross-border special economic zone, which the countries hope will lure new investment and spur growth.
NSE’s loss, Singapore’s gain: Rupee volumes on SGX surge as FII leave in hordes
The market's fears about the impact of RBI's decision to restrict the use of exchange-traded currency derivatives for hedging appear to have come true. Investors are ditching NSE in favour of the ...
3 Singapore Dividend Stocks That Can Supply You with Dependable Retirement Income
If you are looking for a reliable source of dividend income, these three stocks could be the ones for you. The post 3 Singapore Dividend Stocks That Can Supply You with Dependable Retirement Income ...
Money laundering in Singapore up by almost 80% in 2023—Moody’s
SINGAPORE: Financial intelligence and analytics tool provider Moody’s said recently that money laundering events in... The post Money laundering in Singapore up by almost 80% in 2023—Moody’s appeared ...
Singapore stock benchmark heads for six-year high since June 2018 on earnings hopes
Singapore stocks are are set for a six-year high as investor optimism grows ahead of earnings season. The Straits Times Index is up 0.6% for the highest close since June 2018.
Singapore’s Temasek will back big polluters to curb emissions
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte. will continue to invest in major polluters even as it seeks to slash portfolio emissions, aiming to push sectors like aviation to decarbonize faster.
Encouraging shareholder activism may help Singapore’s stock market
REVIEWS of shareholder activism are mixed, but in a market such as Singapore, more of such activity could be worth encouraging. Read more at The Business Times.