Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), Singapore's second largest bank, maintained 2025 guidance and set aside credit allowances, citing a challenging economic outlook after posting on Friday a 5% drop in first ...
Singapore’s bank OCBC first-quarter net profit drops 5%, but beats forecast
Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday a 5% decline in net profit in the first quarter, the first drop since the first quarter of 2022, mainly on lower ...
Focus on Singapore cabinet reveal sidetracked by ministers’ photos with Fujian gang member
The city state awaits Prime Minister Wong’s government line-up amid controversy over images of Ong and Chee with a convicted money-launderer.
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
In a rare moment of global consensus, AI researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia came together in Singapore to form a plan for researching AI risks.
Chevron Phillips sells Singapore polyethylene unit to Aster Chemicals
Aster Chemicals and Energy announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals (CPSC) through its affiliate, Chandra Asri Capital. Aster is a joint venture company between ...
Singapore’s UOB pauses 2025 guidance due to US tariffs, posts stable Q1 net profit
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, will resume giving 2025 guidance when the impact of U.S. tariffs becomes clearer, it said on Wednesday after posting a stable first-quarter net profit that ...
Singapore’s UOB drops 2025 guidance due to US tariffs, posts stable Q1 net profit
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, will resume giving 2025 guidance when the impact of U.S. tariffs becomes clearer, it said on Wednesday after posting a stable first-quarter net profit that ...
Singapore ministers, lawmaker under scrutiny over dinners attended by convicted money launderer
Pictures of Singaporean ministers and a ruling party lawmaker together at dinners that included a man convicted in a high-profile $2.2 billion money laundering case have caused a stir in the ...
Singapore Ministers Defend Meals Taken With Money Launderer
Three Singapore ministers dined with a China-born resident years before he was convicted in a record money laundering case in the city-state, according to photos of the gatherings and a local ...
Singapore’s Mega Airport Project Pushes Forward With $3.7 Billion Contracts Awarded
Dubbed Terminal 5, it will have an annual passenger capacity of 50 million when completed, according to a company statement.
GE2025: Low-res but real – looking back at the Singapore election through a digicam
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Singaporeans earning above $10k most likely to be concerned about impact of US tariffs in Singapore: AsiaOne survey
With more than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Singaporeans expressing concern towards the recent US tariffs, these unexpected developments would undoubtedly weigh on their minds after the May 3 general ...
Singapore Voters Seek Stability as Trump Roils Global Trade
Any doubts about the People’s Action Party’s ability to continue dominating Singapore’s politics after six decades of rule were put to rest with Saturday’s election result.
All about Pritam Singh, the Indian-origin Leader of Opposition in Singapore
Singapore politician of the Worker's Party, Pritam Singh, has been named the Leader of the Opposition, after his party improved its tally in the 2025 general elections. Singh, who retained the post, is an Indian-origin lawyer.
Singapore GE2025: PM Wong speaks with Anwar and other leaders after convincing election victory
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday received a congratulatory call from his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) victory in
Gates Foundation Opening Singapore Office To Deepen Southeast Asia Partnerships
Supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board, the establishment of the office in the city state will help accelerate the progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, the foundation said in a statement.