Singapore's prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Singapore ranks 3rd in latest global rich list
SINGAPORE: Singapore has secured the third position in the latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest... The post Singapore ranks 3rd in latest global rich list appeared first on The Independent Singapo ...
Singapore shares inch up on Tuesday amid thin trading; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks started the week in slightly positive territory amid thin trading on Tuesday (Dec 26), as the market resumed following the Christmas holiday weekend. Read more at The Business Times.
KL-Singapore is the world’s busiest international air route in 2023
The skies above Southeast Asia witnessed the most bustling air traffic in 2023, with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route soaring to the top of the world's busiest international flight paths, according to ...
Commentary: PRISM+ ad saga signals greater greenwashing accountability for Singapore companies
The ruling against an air-con ad is significant in a broader, global movement against greenwashing, says law academic Preston Wong.
Carrier USS Carl Vinson Back in the South China Sea After Singapore Port Visit
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and its escorts are back underway in the South China Sea following a short port visit to Singapore. The Vinson Carrier Strike Group is one of the few ...
The 11 Big Trades of 2023: From market busts to career-making wins
Short-seller attacks on Adani’s empire in India took a surprising turn. Crypto diehards got a shot of redemption. So-called bubbles, like ESG, deflated. The irresistible force behind much of the ...
In Singapore’s industrial fringe, migrant workers form unlikely bonds with stray animals
Migrant workers partner animal welfare volunteers to feed and maintain the health of more than 200 stray cats and dogs.
Companies remove directors and shareholders linked to RM9.8bil money laundering probe in Singapore
Companies that listed foreigners who were later linked to a S$2.8 billion (RM9.8 billion) money laundering probe have removed the individuals from their list of directors and shareholders, a search of ...
Singapore’s ‘ice cream uncles’ are melting away thanks to old age and red tape: ‘it’s just the way it is’
Unlike America’s ice cream trucks, these hawkers in Singapore run their business on bikes – some of which aren’t even motorised. The vehicles come attached with a cooler to store blocks of ice cream ...
Market resumes Santa Claus rally heading into final week of 2023
SINGAPORE - After hitting midweek turbulence, the stock market’s Santa Claus rally resumed on Dec 21 and 22, gathering steam heading into the final week of the year. While the brief pullback on Dec 20 ...
Companies remove directors and shareholders linked to $2.8b money laundering probe
SINGAPORE - Companies that listed foreigners who were later linked to a $2.8 billion money laundering probe have removed the individuals from their list of directors and shareholders, a search of ...
Weekly highlights from Asia’s crypto industry
This article dove into the key events and milestones that have marked the recent trajectory of the crypto industry across various Asian nations. Regulatory Shifts and Digital Currency Innovations ...
Why invest in Singapore T-Bills?
SINGAPORE: Singapore Treasury Bills, or T-bills, are a good option for a short-term and low-risk investment while trying to diversify portfolios. But why should you invest in Singapore T-Bills?
Singapore’s ‘ice cream uncles’ are disappearing. Blame old age and bureaucracy.
The old ice cream sellers in Singapore carry heavy boxes and spend most of their 10-hour shifts on their feet.
Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia
The Singapore Tourism Board supported AEG Presents Asia in bringing Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour to Singapore as the only stop in Southeast Asia. It said it has been working closely with event ...