Singapore’s new CPF Life-Cycle Investment Scheme launches in 2028. Here are 5 key things to know about risks, fees and returns.
UOBKH says financial sector biggest winner from Budget, gives overall top picks
[SINGAPORE] The financial sector is likely to be the “most identifiable market beneficiary” of this year’s Budget, said UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH), noting that the Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s speech ...
What’s driving Singapore’s strong IPO performance in Q3?
It was boosted by two large REIT listings. Singapore led Southeast Asia’s IPO market in the third quarter of 2025, raising $1.95b (US$1.5b) from six deals, according to the latest EY Global IPO Trends ...
Singapore introduces 1st green jet fuel fee as regional demand rises
Singapore has become the first country to impose a dedicated green fuel charge on air travelers and cargo shippers, a move that will raise ticket prices but also channel billions into cleaner jet fuel ...
How Singapore rebuilt itself from a port city to a global power
When Singapore separated from Malaysia in 1965, it faced unemployment, housing shortages, and no natural resources. Through aggressive industrial policy, anti-corruption reforms, world-class ...
Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns
Singapore enterprises are investing heavily in AI, but returns remain uneven. Here’s why governance, cost control and capacity matter more than headcount cuts.
Bank of Singapore Hires Alternative Investments Expert to Strengthen UHNW Solutions
Bank of Singapore, the private banking division of Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation, has appointed Bernard Heng as Head of Customised Solutions, effective 2 March 2026. The move is intended to ...
Nikkei, Shanghai, Heng Seng to KOSPI: List of global markets that are observing stock market holiday on Tuesday
Stock market holiday: In mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will remain closed from February 16 to February 23, with trading set to resume on February 24.
Singapore Bets Big on AI in 2026 Budget, Finance Named Key Sector for Transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage in Singapore's 2026 Budget, with the government announcing a comprehensive national strategy to harness AI as a competitive advantage and accelerate ...
New growth capital work group set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO
It will explore measures to strengthen venture capital, private equity and securitised assets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New growth capital workgroup set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO
It will explore measures to strengthen venture capital, private equity and securitised assets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to invest in AI, strengthen defence in world ‘beset by uncertainties’
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spent a big part of his budget speech on Thursday on the adoption of artificial intelligence and ...
Singapore to Expand Local Stock Market Support Program–Update
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the government will allocate an additional 1.5 billion Singapore dollars, equivalent to US$1.19 billion, to support Singapore's stock market. The move will bring ...
Watch live: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s Budget 2026 statement
SINGAPORE] Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be delivering Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament at 3.30 pm on Thursday (Feb 12). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore rolls out national AI council, tax breaks, training push to accelerate adoption
Singapore launches AI council, tax breaks, training, and market reforms to boost artificial intelligence adoption.
Singapore to Expand Local Stock Market Support Program
The government will inject an additional 1.5 billion Singapore dollars, equivalent to US$1.19 billion, to the Financial Sector Development Fund, bringing the total size of the Equity Market ...