SINGAPORE - The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed flat on March 18 ahead of the US central bank’s policy decision mid-week. The gauge was down 1.03 points or 0.03 per cent to 3,171.90.
Ninja Van Holding Off on IPO Plans Until Profitability Improves
Logistics provider Ninja Van has put plans for a stock market debut on the back burner, the latest sign of tech startups’ struggles with falling valuations across the industry.
To fix record low birth rate, Singapore could be more generous with parental leave: Experts
Population experts say Singapore could learn from the extensive and "use it or lose it" leave policies in Nordic countries as well as South Korea and Japan.
Malaysia considers hosting ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games or working with Singapore, cabinet to discuss issue this week
Country says it could hold fewer sports or not build a games village, while leading sports official says collaborating with neighbouring Singapore is a ‘possibility’.
Digital bank Monzo in talks to sell stake to Singaporean state fund GIC
Monzo, the digital bank which last month secured a valuation in excess of £4bn, is in talks to sell an additional stake to one of Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds. Sky News has learnt that Monzo is ...
Singapore stocks end flat on Monday ahead of Fed interest rate announcement
Find out more about subscription packages here. SINGAPORE’S benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed flat on Monday (Mar 18) ahead of the US central bank’s policy decision mid-week. The gauge was ...
Singapore to introduce Digital Infrastructure Act
Singapore is introducing a new Digital Infrastructure Act ... following cyber outages and incidents that impacted the banking and healthcare sectors, including one on October 14 at an Equinix facility ...
Crypto.com CEO Says Bitcoin Cycle Currently in December 2020 Phase, Sees Steady Ramp-Up of Capital Flowing to BTC
The CEO of the Singapore-based digital asset exchange Crypto.com is sharing his insights on Bitcoin (BTC) after its recent pullback from new record highs.
Singapore’s key exports posted a surprise 0.1% slip in February, but economists stay optimistic
On a seasonally-adjusted monthly basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined by 4.8 per cent in February, in an about turn from the 2.2 per cent rise in the previous month. Non-electronics fell ...
China Warns Citizens in Singapore to Stay Away From Gambling
In a statement, the embassy "solemnly reminded" the majority of Chinese in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling. Singapore is home to two casinos, one operated by Las ...
Singapore and Indonesia talk of co-hosting big concerts, other events. Are they ready for it?
Commercial and security concerns, as well as the extra time needed for planning, could hinder such projects. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS, UOB and OCBC: Which of These 3 Banks Should You Buy?
Singapore’s largest bank, DBS Group (SGX: D05), pulled off an impressive performance with its 2023 net profit passing the S$10 billion mark for the first time. The other two blue-chip banks also fared ...
Singapore stocks began Monday relatively unchanged—STI fell by 0.04%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks began Monday, March 18, relatively unchanged, reflecting recent data showing a slight dip in the country’s non-oil domestic exports. According to figures released by ...
Singapore stocks open flat on Monday after key exports surprise; STI down 0.04%
SINGAPORE stocks opened relatively unchanged on Monday (Mar 18) morning after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country’s non-oil domestic exports fell 0.1 per cent year-on-year in ...
Decoding Singapore’s S$2 Billion Investment into Digital Economy: Coinbase
Coinbase Singapore’s Country Director Hassan Ahmed discusses how the nation state is poised to lead financial innovation in Asia.
China urges citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling
THE Chinese embassy in Singapore on Monday urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to “stay away” from gambling, and said cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws. Read more at The Business Times.