The "Swift effect" is about to hit Southeast Asia but Singapore has left some of its neighbours seeing red while it profits from a Taylor-made tourism boom as the star's only stop in the region.
S’pore factory output grows 1.1% in January but key electronics sector falls
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s manufacturing output rose by 1.1 per cent year on year in January, undershooting analysts’ expectations for a 3.7 per cent expansion, as the key electronics sector retreated.
Singapore factory output turns positive with 1.1% rise in January, but disappoints estimates
SINGAPORE’S industrial production grew 1.1 per cent on year in January, in a turnaround from December 2023’s 2.4 per cent decline. This came even as output in the key electronics sector recorded a ...
Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems
Also last year, Singapore set up the AI Verify Foundation to develop testing tools for responsible use, and a generative AI sandbox for trialing products. IMDA, along with technology companies IBM, ...
DBS Expands Its Money Lock Feature ‘digiVault’ to All Accounts
DBS and POSB has announced the expansion of its digiVault protection to all customer accounts, providing users with the option to securely lock funds in their existing accounts. This initiative is ...
In Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing
A crack of thunder booms as dozens of screens in a locked office flash between live video of cars splashing through wet roads, drains sapping the streets dry, and reservoirs collecting the precious ...
Vopak to convert part of Singapore Sebarok terminal for marine biofuel blending
The plan will help more biofuel companies enter the market and accelerate the decarbonisation of the shipping industry. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore opposition chief quits in wake of fake news allegations
Leong Mun Wai stepped down as chief of the Progress Singapore Party after making social media posts about public housing policies and financial aid that were challenged by the government.
Singapore Fintech Association launches Project Tapir to identify local fintech companies keen on penetrating Malaysia
The project is in partnership with Malaysia-based venture capital firms, Artem Ventures and OSK Ventures International Bhd.
Ancient Chinese sailing marvel celebrates Chinese New Year in Singapore
Funing, the world's largest ancient Fujian ship replica. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Funing, the world's largest replica of an ancient Fujian ship, recently arrived in Singapore to celebrate ...
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Announcing Higher Profits and Dividends
These four blue chips have announced higher profits and an increase in their dividend payout. The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Announcing Higher Profits and Dividends appeared first on The Smart ...
Experts warn of delays to Indonesian electricity exports to Singapore
Experts have warned that Indonesia could face delays in realizing its exports with consequences weighing more on itself rather than its counterparts in Singapore. “From the start, I saw this would be ...
Taylor Swift’s six shows estimated to boost Singapore’s economy by up to S$500 million
Find out more about subscription packages here. POP star Taylor Swift’s six concerts in March could boost Singapore’s economy by up to S$500 million in tourism receipts, according to economists’ ...
In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing
Water has long been a vulnerability for the tropical island nation of Singapore, which gained freedom from neighboring Malaysia in the 1960s ...
Singapore Airshow wraps up with record trade attendees
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 60,000 trade attendees participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024, which concluded Sunday, up 10 percent from the previous high in 2018, according to the airshow ...
8 best personal loans in Singapore with lowest interest rates (February 2024)
If you're in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan.With a personal loan, you borrow cash from a bank or financial ...