Ravi Menon, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s longest-serving chief, will to leave the central bank at the end of the year and will be succeeded by Chia Der Juin.
Singapore expands study islandwide to assess geothermal energy as potential power source
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) said on Monday (Sep 4) that it has issued a request for proposal for a non-invasive geophysical study to assess Singapore’s deep geothermal resource potential – at ...
Singlife revamps investment platform to GROW
The platform was previously Navigator Investment Services. Singlife’s investment platform, Navigator Investment Services, has rebranded to GROW. Navigator originated as an investment platform in ...
Singapore Food Agency refutes podcast’s claim of contaminated food samples from Japan
Singapore Food Agency refuted claims of contaminated food samples from Japan, amid concerns of the country's release of wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant.
Keppel, DBS tie up to drive sustainable development in Asia
Under the MOU, businesses can access Keppel’s suite of energy-as-a-service solutions while DBS provides financing solutions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore hiring activity declines by 14% YoY in July: report
Job demand fell by 6% in the past six months, according to foundit. Hiring activity in Singapore declined by 14% in July with the index falling to 12 in July from 139 in the same month last year due ...
Singapore: A vital link in the global energy supply chain
SINGAPORE is one of the world’s largest trading hubs for liquefied natural gas (LNG). We traded about US$240 billion worth of LNG in 2022, equivalent to about 50 per cent of Singapore’s GDP. This is ...
Singapore Seeks Growth in Biofuels Trade Amid Energy Transition
Singapore has continued to attract companies to expand their global footprint from the city-state, with major energy and agriculture groups building operations to trade biofuels, carbon offsets and ...
Singapore’s iMin Technology raises US$5m to accelerate its global expansion in offering Android-based smart commercial devices.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based iMin Technology has recently secured US$5 million in Series Pre-A funding led by Yonghua Capital, as the demand for digital commercial devices ...
IFC’s Singapore Commitments Reach Record $1.2 Billion on ESG: BT
International Finance Corp.’s annual financial commitments to Singapore crossed $1 billion for the first time as businesses in the city-state pursued more environmental, social and governance ...
Ex-deputy PM new president of Singapore
a sociologist at the National University of Singapore. The candidate of the ruling People's Action Party, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a former deputy prime minister and finance minister, won the three-way ...
Singapore Manufacturing Gauge Improved Slightly in August
Singapore’s manufacturing activity showed a slower contraction in August, as key indexes including new orders and new exports shrank at a slower pace, and factory output swung to an expansion.
Risk of hazy conditions in Singapore due to Indonesia hotspots: NEA
SINGAPORE: There is a risk of hazy conditions affecting Singapore after an increase in hotspot activity in Sumatra, Indonesia over the last few days. Twenty-three hotspots were detected on Sunday ...
ESG lifts IFC commitments in Singapore to record US$1.17 billion
INTERNATIONAL Finance Corp’s (IFC’s) commitments in Singapore surpassed US$1 billion for the first time as businesses in the country pursued more environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, ...
Tough for Singapore shareholders to sue directors over climate risk: NTU study
SHAREHOLDERS in Singapore might find it difficult to mount a legal challenge against directors who fail to adequately address climate-related risks, according to a report by Nanyang Business School.
Singapore’s presidential race and how social media became a key battleground
From clips of the “orh nee children” interview to adorable videos of the crowd favourite feline Max, social media was a key battleground for the three-way fight in the just-concluded presidential election. Each of the three candidates’ social media ...