Singapore had earlier warned of costlier power bills in the coming months as fuel prices are expected to remain high in the short term.
Digital Realty to invest nearly $7 bil in Singapore to support Apac’s AI inference growth
Digital Realty will invest over $4.3 billion in new data centres as AI moves into live deployment, with parallel expansion in workforce, operations and innovation facilities.
Sheng Siong, DBS among winners of Singapore’s S$1 billion energy support package: RHB
Most direct equity beneficiaries are in consumer staples and heartland retail, it says Read more at The Business Times.
Australian PM in Singapore for three-day official visit
Mr Anthony Albanese’s visit comes after Singapore and Australia pledged last month to work together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience.
Singapore must be prepared for more global disorder, conflicts in the years ahead: PM Wong
Singapore must brace for "more disorder, conflicts and fighting" around the world in the coming years, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned on Thursday (April 9)."We wish it were not so, but this is ...
Singapore expected to tighten monetary policy as energy crisis fans inflation
Singapore is poised to tighten monetary policy at a review next week, with the Middle East war driving up energy prices, stoking inflation and darkening the growth outlook at home and abroad.
Singapore welcomes Middle East ceasefire, supports restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic
Singapore welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, and the commitment under the ceasefire to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.The war, now in its ...
Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats ...
Singapore Government Offices Told to Rein in Air-Conditioning
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies.
Singapore raises corporate tax rebate to 50%, expands energy grant
Enhanced tax benefits will be disbursed as early as the end of April. Singapore will enhance tax rebates and expand energy grants to help manage rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict, Acting ...
Road tax rebates, reducing petrol duties to address rising fuel prices a blunt tool: Jeffrey Siow
More than 30 Members of Parliament sought clarifications in Parliament after three ministerial statements on the impact of the conflict on Singapore.
Future Electronics Wins Workforce Transformation Award in Singapore
Future Electronics has received the WSG-SBF Workforce Transformation Award in Singapore, recognizing its commitment to upskilling, job redesign, and building a future-ready workforce that drives ...
Singapore banks remain cautious despite Iran war ceasefire
Singapore’s banks are continuing with a cautious approach to trade and banking relationships in the Middle East, despite the news of a ceasefire in the region, amid trade flow uncertainty.
Singapore firms lead Asia in sustainability push: survey
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore-based firms are among the most advanced in Asia in translating sustainability ambitions into action, although funding constraints remain a key hurdle, ...
Mastercard Launches AI Payments in Singapore as Crypto Sector Nears $20 Bn
On April 8, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) piloted an AI-powered payment product in Singapore and Malaysia, marking a decisive step toward the commercialization of agentic commerce. The AS ...
Singapore refuses to negotiate Hormuz passage as ‘matter of principle’
The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle - Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Trea ...