Singapore is reviewing tax incentives and business-friendly measures after Hong Kong proposed sweeping tax changes aimed at attracting fund managers.
Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong Kong
“It’s going to get harder for Singapore” because of Hong Kong’s tax changes, said Darren Bowdern, head of Asia-Pacific asset management tax at KPMG. “But the advantage they have is that a lot of funds ...
Which Singapore celebrities own cafes? 35 stars who have gone into F&B, from Ben Yeo to JJ Lin and Rebecca Lim
Running a restaurant isn't easy, even if you're famous. From Ben Yeo's ever-evolving restaurant empire to Taufik Batisah, The Muttons and Jeanette Aw, here's a roundup of the local celebrities who've ...
Several mosques, church in Singapore to hold live screenings of World Cup final, third-place play-off
Discover how mosques and churches in Singapore are hosting live World Cup final screenings for the community. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Shubhangi Goel wins Singapore Press Club Tech Journalism Award
Shubhangi Goel has been named the recipient of Business Insider's inaugural Singapore Press Club Tech Journalism Award ...
‘Air quality within usual range’: NEA after reports of gas, chemical smell across central Singapore
Air quality in parts of central Singapore has been "within the usual range", said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (July 17), after residents reported a gas or chemical-like smell ...
The ultimate shio pan guide: 14 bakeries in Singapore to try in 2026
The shio pan fever in Singapore is showing no signs of slowing down. And if you’re not out joining the queues, you’re probably attempting to recreate the viral salt bread at home with the help of a ...
Singapore’s AI Glasses Boom Meets a Privacy Reckoning
New York banned smart glasses in all state courts over recording concerns. Singapore already sells them — and regulators are racing to catch up.
Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries
Singapore and Malaysia leaders reaffirm the need to deepen cooperation in shared interests like food security and energy, discussing geopolitical developments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
RTS Link to intensify competition for Singapore retailers, F&B operators as spending in JB rises: Study
Link is expected to intensify cross-border competition, and local businesses will need to sharpen their value propositions instead of competing primarily on price.A study commissioned by the Singapore ...
New Johor rail link: a US$815m challenge for Singapore’s retail and F&B
A new study has proposed measures to help Singapore businesses seize opportunities from the cross-border link, set to open in 2027.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot cancel Middle East flights after renewed US-Iran hostilities
National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the cancellation of its flights between Singapore and Dubai till October 24, while Scoot, its budget arm, has cancelled its flights between ...
President Tharman: Some Singapore businesses may lose out from closer Johor ties, but both countries will benefit
As ties between Singapore and Malaysia deepen, some Singapore businesses may lose out from close links with Johor, but both countries stand to benefit overall, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on ...
Giant glowing Birdmen and eerie night walks hit Singapore Night Festival 2026
Singapore Night Festival’s 17th edition will transform Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into one giant after-dark fantasy book. Running from August 21 to September 5, 2026, this year's festival takes on the ...
Bloomberg Loses Landmark Libel Case in Singapore
A judge ruled in favor of two Singaporean ministers in a closely watched defamation trial seen as a significant test of the country’s libel laws and their implications for press freedom.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 to two ministers who had sued them for defamation over an article referencing their property transactions. Last year, ...