Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has pulled cash from Jain Global, roughly 18 months after backing one of the biggest startups in hedge fund history.
Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers
Singapore's top five real estate agencies implement new guidelines to tackle improper distribution of property fliers in HDB estates. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trade bellwether Singapore says global ‘fragility’ will hit economy
As one of the world’s most outwardly facing economies, Singapore is especially susceptible to disruption to global trade. The finance, commerce and shipping hub acts as a vital conduit, connecting ...
Burning smell across Singapore may be due to ‘mixture of gases’ from region’s peatland, vegetation fires: NEA
SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that the burning smell detected across many parts of Singapore on Friday (Feb 13) could be attributed to the release of a "complex mixture of ...
Singapore’s car tax revenue now so high it exceeds Fiji’s GDP
The Singapore government reaped billions of dollars more in vehicle quota premiums and car taxes than it projected as the cost of driving reached record highs in the city-state.
Singapore could experience haze in the weeks ahead
If you're outside and not smelling the haze, breathe in deep - you may just end up missing the fresh air in the coming weeks, as Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu warned in ...
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong unveils 2026 budget focused on AI and financial market growth
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out a spending plan on February 12 that puts artificial intelligence and financial market growth as the country’s future, as the government eyes a smaller ...
Singapore launches AI support measures, tax breaks in 2026 Budget
Support measures and tax breaks were announced for firms using AI to transform their businesses.
Singapore sees FY2026 budget surplus at 1% of GDP
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore expects to post a budget surplus of S$8.5 billion ($6.7 billion) in the 2026 fiscal year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in ...
Budget 2026: Singapore to proceed with BEPS Pillar Two top-up tax, corporate revenues to rise
The updates to the BEPS framework will raise the effective tax rate for large multinational enterprises operating in Singapore to 15 per cent Read more at The Business Times.
Budget 2026: Singapore extends Senior Employment Credit to end-2027
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will extend the Senior Employment Credit to end-2027 to support employers who continue to employ senior workers, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Budget 2026: PM Wong outlines plan to keep Singapore a global innovation hub, growth areas include quantum tech
Mr Wong highlighted potential in areas like decarbonisation solutions and quantum technology. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Budget 2026: Singapore must adapt and connect differently to create good jobs, says PM Wong
The government will act decisively on recommendations from the Economic Strategy Review committees to secure growth that translates into jobs and rising incomes, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Toto Reunion Draw to be held on Feb 13 with $5m jackpot; Singapore Pools revises operating hours for CNY
As Singapore gallops into the Year of the Horse, punters can look forward to an opportunity for more festive cheer as they usher in the Chinese New Year (CNY).Singapore Pools, the city state's only ...
Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies
The Singaporean government said the China-backed hackers gained "limited access to critical systems" run by the country's top four telecommunication giants, but said they did not disrupt services or ...
Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination amid sanctions and shift to China, LSEG data shows
MOSCOW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russian oil tankers are increasingly listing Singapore as their official destination, signalling a shift in export flows from India to China and growing concerns over Western ...