The POFMA Office issued a correction direction to East Asia Forum over a 14 January 2025 article, accusing it of containing false statements. These included allegations that the Singapore government ...
Singapore’s bank, manufacturing stocks should see limited hit from Trump policies, say analysts
Trump did not announce new tariffs on his first day in office but said he was considering them for China, Mexico and Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Huawei account director, engineer at Singapore’s health tech agency among 3 charged with corruption
SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean men, including a Huawei account director and an engineer at Singapore's health tech agency, were charged with corruption as well as offences that include cheating on ...
Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly, Weighed by Fears of U.S. Tariffs
Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, weighed by fears of U.S. tariffs.
Singapore’s private sector output growth slows in December
Weaknesses were observed in the construction, consumer services, and finance and insurance sectors. Singapore’s purchasing manager’s index (PMI) continued to improve in December, but at a slower pace, ...
Economists split on Singapore monetary policy amid Trump 2.0 uncertainties
Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy this week or leave its settings unchanged to wait to see what policies U.S. President Donald Trump introduces in ...
Inchcape+ opens BYD commercial EV showroom in Singapore, partners ComfortDelGro for charging
Inchcape+ provides vehicles for commercial fleets, while ComfortDelGro delivers charging infrastructure Read more at straitstimes.com.
No devices for kids at meals and turn off the TV: Singapore issues stricter screen use guidelines
SINGAPORE - Children younger than 18 months old should not be allowed screen use or be exposed to screens in the background. Background screen use refers to having the television or other devices ...
Pruning the banyan: balancing governance and growth in Singapore’s political ecosystem
Ravi Philemon reflects on Cherian George's banyan tree analogy, highlighting that pruning is essential for balance in Singapore's political ecosystem. Unchecked dominance stifles diversity and growth, ...
Local artworks set new records at auctions as Singapore sees surge in new art collectors
Local art has set new highs during Singapore's first art market events of the year. The top-selling work at an auction went for more than three times the previous record. This comes on the back of ...
Singapore shares down 0.3% at Tuesday’s open as investors digest Trump’s return to office, no immediate China tariffs
SINGAPORE shares began Tuesday (Jan 21) trading in negative territory, as markets abroad finished mostly flat after US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Read more at The Business Times.
Raising wages to 2/3 of Singapore’s could draw Malaysians abroad back home
Many Malaysians in Singapore would return to work back home if offered two-thirds the wages they earn in the city-state, a Malaysian deputy minister has said.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy concludes Singapore leg of two-nation tour
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy led the Telangana Rising delegation on Sunday, closing its Singapore leg of its two-nation tour with several one-on-one exclusive meetings with major business ...
Image of Singapore animal crossing falsely shared as ‘wildlife bridge in the Netherlands’
Malaysian Facebook users have falsely claimed an aerial photo shows one of over 600 bridges and natural paths built in the Netherlands to help animals cross roads safely. The photo in fact shows a ...
Singapore shares end lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares closed slightly lower on Monday (Jan 20) ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in the US, even as most markets in the region ended higher. Read more at The Business Times.
Indonesian Defence Minister makes introductory visit to Singapore
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin was appointed Indonesia’s defence minister in October 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.