Aug 4 (Reuters) - Singapore's Grab raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday, banking on promotions and expansion efforts to drive demand for its ride-hailing and delivery services. The upbeat projections and a new $750 million share buyback program pushed shares of the Nasdaq-listed company up 3% in extended trading.
UOB–JTC deal aims to draw more firms into Singapore’s industrial hubs
United Overseas Bank (UOB) and JTC Corporation have signed a partnership agreement to support the expansion of Singapore’s industrial ecosystems.
Singapore’s UOB, Temasek to offer $500 mn for Asia start-ups
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) said Tuesday it will partner with state-linked investment firm Temasek Holdings to provide up to $500 million in venture debt financing to start-ups in China, ...
Firmer rates, wealth gains likely to lift Singapore banks’ Q2 results
Local banks are in focus this week as investors look for clues on whether Q2 tailwinds can extend into the year [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s banks are expected to report resilient second-quarter earnings ...
RHB and DBS offer mixed views on Apac Realty following recent 1HFY2026 results
RHB Bank Singapore analyst Vijay Natarajan, in his Aug 4 report, states that he expects a similar 2HFY2026 performance for Apac Realty.
FalconX cuts 10% of jobs amid crypto slump, including half of Singapore staff: Sources
FalconX, which counts GIC as a backer, employed around 350 people globally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sea’s Maribank wants to export its Singapore digital banking playbook—first stop, the Philippines
MariBank launched in 2023 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sea, Southeast Asia’s largest tech firm and No. 12 on the Southeast Asia 500.
FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report
FalconX reportedly laid off 10% of its workforce, plans to withdraw its Singapore license application and refocus its business amid the crypto downturn.
Ping An’s former Global Voyager Fund CEO Jonathan Larsen joins DBS boards
Jonathan Larsen has been appointed to the boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank with effect from Monday (Aug 3).The 60-year-old's appointment as a non-executive and independent director was ...
Singapore Bans Band Massive Attack for Displaying Palestinian Flag
The British group was punished under a policy of racial harmony that has long been criticized as stifling free speech in the city-state.
Spiking: Aly Pte. Ltd. Launches Singapore’s Best Property Agents 2026, a Public-Record Ranking of Residential Property Salespersons
Aly Pte. Ltd. ("Aly" or the "Company"), a Singapore-based data analytics and market intelligence company, today announced the launch of Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during ...
IPO-Bound Imarticus Learning Acquires Singapore’s BELLS Institute For ₹800 Cr
The combined entity will have more than 1,100 employees and operate across over 25 offices in India and Singapore ...
Singapore removes contact details of most public officers from online directory amid rise in scams
This is to safeguard public officers' contact information amid rising risks of government officials impersonation scams and phishing, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.
Singapore National Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the Parade, Fireworks, Tickets, and Celebrations
The annual event commemorates Singapore's independence and is one of the nation's most anticipated celebrations.
Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The British band Massive Attack said its members were detained by Singapore police and "isolated and separately questioned" after the two performers raised a Palestinian flag at their concert in the city-state last Wednesday.