The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s key exports up 11.6% in November, exceeding forecasts
[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s key exports expanded 11.6 per cent year on year in November, exceeding market expectations of single-digit growth, data from Enterprise Singapore showed on Wednesday (Dec 17 ...
Singapore must seize global media opportunities or risk falling behind: Tan Kiat How
One of the most promising media trends worldwide is the surging appetite for Asian content, said the Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information.
UOB hit by Hong Kong, China property loans as real estate prices sink
UOB shares are down 4 per cent to date in 2025, while DBS OCBC are up about 27 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s November exports rise 11.6% y/y, stronger than expected
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose by 11.6% in November from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, led primarily by pharmaceuticals and supported by electronic ...
Singapore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design
The Malaysian company by Ng’s former employee Goh Song Guan, manufactures a similar slide-and-swing door known as “SD Door” Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore court dismisses challenge to mandatory death penalty
Singapore's High Court dismissed on Tuesday the first legal challenge in years to the city-state's mandatory death penalty for certain drug crimes, a blow for campaigners in a year that has seen ...
Singapore Bank UOB Struggles With Hong Kong, China Property Loans as Prices Sink
A large wager on Hong Kong and China real estate is backfiring on one of Singapore’s top banks, which is facing up to mounting troubles in the region’s deteriorating property markets.
Singapore sweep all 3 gold medals available on first day of fencing at SEA Games 2025
BANGKOK: Singapore's fencers started their campaign on a strong note on Tuesday (Dec 16), as they swept all three gold medals on offer during day one of competition. At the Fashion Island mall’s ...
DBS becomes Singapore’s second RMB clearing bank
DBS Bank is to begin offering renminbi clearing services, following a high-level meeting between Singaporean and Chinese officials this week that also led to the initiation of a digital renminbi pilot ...
HSBC Says AI Adoption Must Be Problem-Led and Closely Governed
HSBC said its approach to technology adoption remains focused on solving concrete customer problems, even as advances in artificial intelligence accelerate ...
JPMorgan: Singapore equities will reach ‘new highs’ in 2026 with value-unlocking initiatives
The Singapore government’s policies to revitalise the country’s stock market could drive return on equity to a historical high of 12%, says JPMorgan.
Singapore police step up patrols in certain areas, says MHA in the wake of Bondi Beach shooting
"Our security agencies are monitoring the threat environment closely," said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Singapore weather: Afternoon thundery showers for second half of December
Afternoon thundery showers are expected to continue for the rest of the month. Residents are urged to prepare for stormy weather.
Singapore, China roll out digital renminbi pilot for tourists
Singapore and China launch a pilot program allowing tourists to use digital renminbi, deepening financial connectivity and boosting tourism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana by 2026
Singapore-based StraitsX plans to bring its Singapore dollar-backed XSGD and US dollar-backed XUSD to the Solana blockchain by early 2026. The rollout, announced in collaboration with the Solana ...