2023 was a testing time for many of Asia's stock markets through a combination of weak performance and a lack of IPOs. FA looks at what went wrong ... others including China, Hong Kong, Singapore and ...
Exclusive: Singapore’s Temasek shortlists Saudi Aramco, Shell in sale of Pavilion Energy assets, sources say
SINGAPORE/LONDON, March 5 (Reuters ... The sale process comes a decade after the state investment firm set up Pavilion Energy to focus on LNG-related investments, and takes place as spot Asian LNG ...
Shell companies in Singapore linked to money laundering operation in India
One of India's law enforcement agencies has uncovered a money laundering operation involving fake invoices issued by purported shell companies in Singapore for software and other services.The ...
Singapore Market falls 0.43%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was down 13.55 points, or 0.43% to 3,122.21 after trading between 3,119.70 and 3,147.40. Volume of 1.56 billion shares worth S$967.80 million ...
IPO Roundup: Ryde Group, SolarJuice, and more
The IPO market is kicking off March with a few small issuers scheduled to price in the upcoming week and the possibility of bigger names, like Astera Labs (ALAB) and Reddit (RDDT), joining in later in ...
Singapore Invokes Controversial Foreign Interference Law for the First Time
He also founded Mutual Benefits Realty, which serves wealthy Chinese looking to invest in Singapore property. The Chinese Embassy in Singapore did not respond to VOA’s request for comment on Singapore ...
Singapore to Boost Wage Threshold for Expats, Straits Times Reports
Singapore plans to raise the salary threshold for foreign workers from next year, as it seeks to create better and more job opportunities for locals, the Straits Times reported, citing Manpower ...
Singapore Minister Sticks Up for US Envoy After Scathing Report
A senior Singaporean official took to social media to defend US Ambassador Jonathan Kaplan after an internal watchdog in Washington reported the envoy had threatened staff and poorly promoted American ...
Successful Company Incorporation in Singapore for Foreigners
Singapore, with its robust economy, strategic location, and favorable business environment, has established itself as a global hub for entrepreneurs and investors. The city-state’s commitment to ...
Singapore tightens rules for hiring foreign professionals
SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - Singapore will raise the salary criteria for foreign executives and professionals that companies can hire starting next year, the government announced on Monday. From ...
Nearly 4,200 applications approved in first year of Singapore’s One Pass for top foreign talent
SINGAPORE has approved nearly 4,200 applications under the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass for top talent in the first year of implementation, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in ...
‘Grateful I was caught’: Ex-nurse jailed for stealing surgery patients’ bank card information
He linked the cards to his digital wallets while the patients were out for surgery and spent more than S$11,000 on himself.
Funds in Singapore’s CPF investment scheme bounce back in 2023
Funds in Singapore’s Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) posted a return of 7.88% last year, rebounding from minus 15.8% in 2022 as major stock markets rallied in the fourth quarter, ...
Singapore accelerates AI talent with S$7 million investment in masters programme and visiting professorships
SINGAPORE: Singapore accelerates AI talent with S$7 million investment in masters programme and visiting professorships in collaboration with local universities, Channel News Asia reports. This ...
Singapore’s upcoming LNG terminal faces no significant stranding risk from renewables push: minister
This is according to projections done by the city-state, which wants to scale up import capacity for shipped gas and cut reliance on pipelines from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Singapore enhances investments in growing local workforce and company collaborations
Singapore is doubling down on investments to grow global leaders from its local talent pool, and boost collaboration between larger and smaller firms. For example, the new Global Business Leaders Prog ...