Iran's threats keep carriers away even as the U.S. unveils a $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan, with the halt in shipping briefly sending oil futures soaring.
Singapore dollar strengthens slightly amid oil-price weakness
The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart amid oil-price weakness.
Janine Teo named Gojek Singapore general manager; ex-GM leaves after 7 years at the helm
Gojek Singapore appoints Janine Teo as general manager, succeeding Lien Choong Luen. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Human Brain Cells Run New Data Centers in Singapore, Melbourne
Biotech startup Cortical Labs is working on two small data centers run by human brain cells, putting lab-grown neurons onto silicon in an experiment that could one day challenge chips from the likes ...
Singapore’s next data-centre growth wave lies in AI inference: Digital Realty
Data sovereignty will also be a bigger theme as regional regulations tighten, says the data centre operator’s Apac head Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Tonight – Mon 9 Mar 2026
From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.
Singapore’s Q2 hiring sentiment brightens; 45% of firms expect to raise headcounts: survey
Only 4% of employers say AI solutions meets expectations, though 82% use it for workforce strategy Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Exchange to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil
Singapore Exchange will roll out Asian government bond futures in the coming weeks, CEO Loh Boon Chye said on Monday, as investors increasingly turn to hedging tools amid market strains fueled by ...
Café chain The Providore shuts all Singapore outlets
Café chain and gourmet grocer The Providore Singapore has closed all its outlets in the country. In a post on Instagram, The Providore Singapore thanked patrons for their “long ...
Singapore’s workers brace for AI disruption: ‘it’s inevitable’
The city state wants 100,000 workers to become ‘AI bilingual’. But with entry-level roles already vanishing, time may not be on its side.
Singapore bank DBS paid CEO Tan $7.5 million last year
SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Singapore's DBS Group said the bank paid CEO Tan Shu Shan S$9.64 million ($7.5 million) in total remuneration last year, comprising a salary of S$975,250, cash bonus of ...
Singapore to deploy RSAF aircraft to evacuate citizens from Middle East
Singapore will deploy RSAF A330 MRTT military aircraft for the assisted departure of its citizens stranded in the Middle East. The evacuation flights will operate from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March ...
Singapore consumers in for higher petrol, electricity prices as oil spikes past US$100
Singapore consumers to face higher petrol and electricity prices as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nasdaq-listed biotech company Cytek boosts Singapore facility with US$3 million investment
[SINGAPORE] Flow cytometry company Cytek Biosciences has invested US$3 million in its Singapore facility as it expands its manufacturing and regional operations, its CEO said on Monday (Mar 9).
Cafe chain and grocer The Providore shuts all six outlets in Singapore
According to an industry report, the brand was sold to new owners Vino Vibe and SingFire Capital in April 2025 Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore dollar weakens amid risk-off sentiment
The Singapore dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session amid risk-off sentiment driven by the growing Middle East conflict.