Despite the ongoing uncertainties from the Iran war, he remains optimistic about the semiconductor sector’s outlook. While cost pressures would inadvertently filter through to consumers and dampen ...
Caning, suspension in stricter anti-bullying rules for schools by 2027; MRT public grooming poster triggers debate on etiquette rules: Singapore live news
Singapore to standardise caning, suspension and anti-bullying rules by 2027. MRT poster warning against public grooming sparks debate.
Singapore Dollar May Outperform Peers as Yuan Link Deepens
The Singapore dollar may maintain its lead over Southeast Asian peers as it trades increasingly in lockstep with the offshore yuan, a Bloomberg analysis shows.
Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?
Negative public sentiment does not immediately translate to worsening bilateral ties as the US remains an important partner, experts say.
Singapore tells US no forced labour in supply chain
Singapore, Apr 15 (PTI) Singapore, largely dependent on migrant workers in labour-intensive industries, on Wednesday told the United States that it does not condone the use of forced labour in supply ...
Singapore, Brunei pledge stronger energy cooperation as West Asia conflict escalates
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the republic and Brunei have agreed to further strengthen energy cooperation and enhance supply ...
Singapore tells US it does not condone forced labour in supply chains, cites strong enforcement framework
Responding to two US trade investigations, Singapore also says the United States has had a consistent trade surplus with Singapore for more than 20 years.
What are the Jurong Rock Caverns and why do they matter to Singapore’s energy security?
Built at a cost of S$950 million, the Jurong Rock Caverns took around six years of planning followed by about eight years of construction.
Singapore economy grows less than expected in first quarter, as Iran war darkens outlook
Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, with the Iran war set to dampen future growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore: Halt Imminent Execution for Cannabis Trafficking
(London, April 15, 2026) – The Singaporean government should immediately halt the execution of Omar bin Yacob Bamadhaj, scheduled for April 16, 2026, for trafficking cannabis, Human Rights Watch, ...
Singapore has experience to explore more underground spaces for fuel reserves: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE] The Jurong Rock Caverns facility has been in operation for more than a decade, and Singapore now has the experience to explore more underground spaces as options to boost its fuel ...
Singapore’s Central Bank Tightens Policy As Inflation Risks Rise
The Monetary Authority of Singapore delivered a measured tightening of its policy stance, raising the slope of the S$NEER band, while keeping its width and midpoint unchanged.
Singapore Q1 preliminary GDP up 4.6% on year, misses 5.9% forecast
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, preliminary data showed Tuesday, slowing from a 5.7% expansion the previous quarter. The city-state has ...
Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock ...
Singapore economy grew 4.6% in first quarter of 2026, below forecast with Iran war set to hit growth
Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, with the Iran war set to dampen future growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore central bank tightens monetary policy as Iran war stokes price risks
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock ...