Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s low cost carrier signed a letter of intent to add Embraer SA regional jets to its fleet in a push to fly to smaller destinations in Asia’s emerging markets.
Credit Suisse Singapore CEO to leave in latest banker exit at firm
Credit Suisse Singapore chief executive officer, Chien Chien Wong, is leaving to pursue outside interests, according to a memo seen by Reuters, in the latest senior banker departure from the Swiss bank.
Singapore posts worst non-oil domestic exports in a decade
"The worst is likely not over for Singapore's export sector. We continue to expect further falls in global demand," said Oxford Economics economist Alex Holmes.
Eight Karats, A Singapore’s Homegrown Beauty and Wellness Brand, Generated $9.6 Million in Retail Sales in Just 10 Months
Up-and-coming beauty and wellness brand, Eight Karats, owned by EK Brands made waves by generating $9.6 million in retail sales in a short span of just 10 months. It is the first social commerce brand ...
Singapore’s Jan Non-Oil Domestic Exports Fall 25% Y/y
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined 25% year-on-year in January, led by falls in both electronics and non-electronic products. This was a steeper decline than the 20.6% year-on-year ...
Singapore Police investigate TP officer’s TPE-Yishun high-speed chase of van
Police said the van driver did not comply to a check by the officer on the motorbike and sped off instead. SINGAPORE — The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has launched an investigation into an incident ...
Singapore still finding crypto gold as fintech investments hit $4.1B
Fintech investments in Singapore climb to the highest in three years, clocking $4.1 billion, as funds continue to flow towards cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Crypto Was Singapore’s Top Area of Fintech Investment in 2022 Despite Global Slowdown: KPMG
Crypto or Blockchain was the top area of fintech investment in Singapore in 2022 despite the global slowdown in the space, according to the KPMG Pulse of Fintech report for the second half of 2022.
Creator of Singapore’s iconic chilli crab dish, Cher Yam Tian, dies at 89
Singapore Chilli Crab founder, Cher Yam Tian, has passed on from pneumonia. Find out how she spent her final years and how the famous dish came about.
Commentary: More paternity leave is promising, but Singapore could be so much bolder
Making the increased paternity leave mandatory, narrowing durational disparities with maternity leave and shaping workplace norms for to-be fathers are essential for shared parenting and healthy ...
Singapore Lifts All Covid-19 Border Measures
Travellers who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to show proof of a negative pre-departure test before ente ...
Experts: Singapore Budget 2023’s luxury taxes a step in right direction but future moves shouldn’t ‘swing too far’
It may seem progressive of the Government to raise taxes on luxury items, but economists and tax experts are cautioning that future tax moves should ...
COVID-19 Restrictions on Singapore travel are a thing of the past
The government said there are no COVID-19 measures for Americans arriving in Singapore from 13 Feb 2023, regardless of vaccination status.
Singapore must prepare for economic and geopolitical headwinds, says Lawrence Wong
Ukraine war and the slowing global economy are some downside risks that Singapore must be prepared for, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told CNBC in an exclusive interview. "We are a small country ...
Singapore property stocks lead market losses after buyer’s stamp duty hike in Budget
Singapore stocks also dropped amid a general sell-off in Asian markets after US inflation data spurred rate hike fears. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore faces a ‘delicate balancing act’ amid weak economy and inflation, says deputy PM
Singapore's DPM Lawrence Wong says Budget 2023 was "particularly challenging" as the country tried to ensure fiscal prudence while helping Singaporeans with cost of living.