Singapore will host the first OCBC–Great Eastern Pickleball Open at the OCBC Arena, expecting over 1,600 competitors. Originally planned for the National Stadium, the venue was changed for better ...
SpaceX’s IPO pitch centres on Musk’s ability to ‘sell the dream’
Elon Musk appeared to push back on the valuation target of US$2 trillion in an April 3 X post, saying “don’t believe everything you read”.
SGX seeks greater sector diversity in IPOs; aims to attract more AI firms
Diversity in investors and EQDP fund managers are also critical, say MAS and JP Morgan Asset Management Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore ministers’ defamation suit against Bloomberg for property article starts
Cabinet ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are suing Bloomberg over an article mentioning their personal property deals Singapore cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng hauled financial ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC aims to support 12,000 SMEs with sustainable financing by 2028
The bank has supported 5,000 SMEs in sustainable financing as of end-2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC ups ante on SME sustainability with S$25 billion financing target
Head of global commercial banking notes that this is the first time a bank in Asia has set a dedicated sustainable finance target for the SME segment Read more at The Business Times.
Microsoft to invest $5.5bn in Singapore, boosting AI skills and workforce readiness
Microsoft is injecting $5.5 billion into Singapore by 2029, bolstering AI infrastructure and workforce readiness. Over 200,000 students will gain free AI tools, while educators and non-profit leaders ...
Singapore equities can weather the LNG storm
Global uncertainty is also driving capital reallocation, and the city-state stands to benefit Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Unveils S$1 Billion in Measures to Address War Crisis
Singapore unveiled around S$1 billion ($778 million) in enhanced support measures to cushion households and businesses from higher energy costs triggered by the war in Iran.
Singapore’s Shanmugam slams Bloomberg’s ‘venomous’ emails in defamation hearing
Cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are suing Bloomberg over an article mentioning their personal property deals.
Iran war to hurt Singapore’s growth and drive inflation higher; forecasts to be revised: Gan
Beyond the energy and chemicals sector, higher costs will hurt wider manufacturing, transport and travel, as well as domestic services Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s overall inflation for 2026 expected to rise amid ongoing Middle East conflict
Singapore's overall inflation for 2026 is expected to rise above the earlier projection of between 1 to 2 per cent because of the ongoing Middle East conflict.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong — who ...
Singapore launches new C3T council to drive competitive climate shift beyond compliance
Singapore has launched a new public-private platform to help companies stay competitive as climate risks intensify and the economy shifts toward lower-carbon growth. The Council for a ...
Singapore ranks first for regional leadership as Trump tops Southeast Asia concerns: Survey
For the first time, more respondents have confidence in ASEAN upholding the rules-based order than the United States, according to an annual poll by Singapore think tank ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
AirTrunk hires banks for Singapore listing that could raise over $1.3 billion, sources say
AirTrunk has three data centres in Singapore – two of which are under development. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Asia’s IPO Markets Saw Brisk Growth In Q1 2026
Asia’s IPO markets surged in Q1 2026, led by Hong Kong’s rebound, resilient India filings, and Singapore’s REIT-driven revival—plus the geopolitical risks investors are watching.