Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its top spot in Asia, according to an annual global index. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to deny events linked to Israel-Hamas war, citing ‘real risk’ of public disorder
The measure extends to the republic's sole free-speech zone in Hong Lim Park, where protests generally do not require police approval At least two events in Singapore had been planned in support of the Palestinian cause,
Singapore plans to reach $160b in the manufacturing sector by 2023
Heng Swee Keat put emphasis on three key priorities that the industry must continue to innovate on. Singapore plans to boost its manufacturing sector’s contribution to $160b by 2030, whilst its ...
Singapore to inspect Credit Suisse, others in money-laundering scandal – Bloomberg
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to conduct an on-site inspection of a local unit of Credit Suisse to determine whether it properly handled the monitoring of wealthy clients after at ...
Singapore to Inspect Credit Suisse, Others in $2 Billion Scandal
Singapore’s financial regulator will conduct an on-site inspection of Credit Suisse Group AG after at least one of its customers was charged for money laundering in a scandal that has rocked the ...
Why international firms continued to locate offices in Singapore
This supported the increase in occupancy and rent of prime-grade offices. Smaller international and regional banks have been sourcing for modest expansion space in Singapore amidst other global banks ...
Healthcare workers in Singapore talk about the emotional struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE — Healthcare workers have been "unwavering pillars of strength" in Singapore's society, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Thursday (12 October) as he and Minister for Health, Ong Ye ...
From climate to US-China rivalry, Singapore weighs how to adapt
Singapore is a small country that lives at the sharp end of several big global stories: US-China tensions, climate change, the explosion of financial wealth and the rise of technology. We asked ...
Singapore exports fall for 12th month in September but recovery seen
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 13.2% in September from the same month a year earlier, as both electronic and non-electronic exports declined.
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D)
Typically, we'll want to notice a trend of growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and alongside that, an expanding base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that ...
TODAY Youth Survey: Large majority say having a degree is still necessary to succeed in Singapore, expect their children to attain it
After 23-year-old Gabriel Wong obtained his International Baccalaureate diploma in 2018, he felt it was only natural to pursue a university degree next ...
Slight haze may affect Singapore on Tuesday, likelihood to reduce towards Wednesday due to rain forecast: NEA
SINGAPORE: There is a chance of slight haze affecting Singapore on Tuesday (Oct 17) with a reduced likelihood of it towards Wednesday due to more rain forecast, the National Environment Agency (NEA) s ...
Singapore ‘deeply distressed’ at worsening Israel-Hamas conflict, will contribute S$300,000 in humanitarian aid
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Government on Monday (Oct 16) said it is "deeply distressed" by the situation in the Gaza Strip, and called for the immediate release of all civilian hostages held by ...
Singapore and US sync up on AI governance and set up joint group
Both nations have mapped their respective AI governance frameworks to ease compliance and they will also establish a group to exchange insights on responsible innovation.
Singapore regulator raises concern on Grab plan to buy Trans-cab
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday raised competition concerns about a plan by Southeast Asian ride-hailing company Grab to acquire Singapore's third-largest taxi ...
Upbit Receives Preliminary ‘In-Principal’ Approval in Singapore
The in-principal approval allows Upbit Singapore to continue providing regulated digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019.