Exporters might be front-loading their shipments before Trump’s proposed tariffs kick in. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore exports rise 3.4% in November, driven by 23.2% surge in electronics
The city-state’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by 3.4% in November compared to last year, recovering from a 4.7% decline in October, according to data from Enterprise Singapore ...
Singapore’s November exports rise 3.4% y/y, stronger than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 3.4% in November from the same month a year earlier, data on Tuesday showed, as shipments of electronics increased while non-electronics declined. The rise ...
Singapore key exports see surprise rebound in November, up 3.4% on electronics
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s key exports enjoyed a rebound in November, beating analyst expectations, as electronic shipments resumed a double-digit expansion. Non-oil domestic expor ...
Singapore key exports rebound in November, buoyed by electronics
SINGAPORE’S key exports rebounded in November on the back of a jump in electronic shipments. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s cheque volumes have fallen 80% but some users aren’t writing them off yet
SINGAPORE – Writing cheques has become a thing of the past for most people in Singapore as the country increasingly adopts digital payment methods such as PayNow and mobile wallets. The number of ...
Fitbit Ace LTE just got a major new upgrade to keep your family connected
Google has just updated its popular Fitbit Ace LTE with a new family communication feature that makes it more useful than ever. The Fitbit Ace LTE is a cheap kids' smartwatch designed to keep the ...
Temasek deal values U Mobile at RM7.5bil
A Temasek Holdings Pte firm’s stake sale agreement values U Mobile Sdn Bhd at about RM7.5bil or about US$1.7bil, according to people familiar with the matter, after the Malaysian phone company won a ...
Temasek’s ST Telemedia says financial instruments included in sale of ‘majority stake’ in U Mobile
In a statement on Dec 11, ST Telemedia said it has provided funding to U Mobile from time to time in the form of “certain financial instruments” and they will form part of the sale. ST Telemedia owns ...
Temasek Firm’s Deal Values Malaysia 5G Winner at $1.7 Billion
A Temasek Holdings Pte firm’s stake sale agreement values U Mobile Sdn. at about 7.5 billion ringgit ($1.7 billion), according to people familiar with the matter, after the Malaysian phone company won ...
Telco consolidation may not necessarily lead to recovery in mobile revenues
COMPETITION for mobile revenues among Singapore’s telcos has been intense, and it appears that prices for mobile phone plans have yet to find a bottom. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore sees 240% surge in GenAI course enrollments as employers demand tech-savvy talent
SINGAPORE: The Lion City has experienced a remarkable 240% increase in enrollments for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) courses, according to a recent report by Coursera as reported by the ...
Singapore GDP growth forecasted to ease to 2.4% in 2025
Manufacturing sector is anticipated to remain a key driver of economic growth. Singapore’s GDP growth for 2025 is expected to moderate to 2.4%, down from an estimated 3.0% in 2024, CGS International ...
Singapore stocks showed little movement as trading began on Wednesday
In the broader market, 46 stocks fell while 45 rose, with 46.8 million securities valued at S$82.4 million traded ...
Grab suspends driver who used phone while driving, gives passenger apology and refund
Ride-hailing firm Grab has suspended a driver who was caught on video using his mobile phone while at the wheel. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
COMMENT | S’pore may have had over 70pct stake in U Mobile
COMMENT | A Singapore government-owned company may have had a stake of over 70 percent in U Mobile when it announced on Dec 4 its divestment of a “majority” stake (over 50 percent) in the company ...