SINGAPORE] The Asean region remains an attractive market to do business with, even amid uncertainties due to geopolitical risks and the impact of the US tariffs, said UOB chief executive Wee Ee Cheong ...
Singapore stocks rise on April 21 as STI extends rally amid mixed regional markets
The benchmark index closes up 1.1% or or 38.89 points at 3,759.22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asean still an ‘attractive market’ to do business with, says UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong at AGM
This is a short-term volatility. Situations can change,” says Wee at the AGM on the current macroeconomic situation. “In fact, if the market price is low, you should buy on weakness.” ...
Johor’s April investment pipeline at RM23B as it targets high-tech and green investments to create better-paying job opportunities
Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi calls it a “powerful early signal of the momentum” behind the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
CGSI lowers UOB’s target price to $38.80; softer loans and non-interest income growth likely for rest of FY2025
CGSI is maintaining its “add” call on UOB as they see the bank's FY2025 yield of 7.2% as “attractive and defensible”.
Johor-Singapore SEZ snares lion’s share of approved investments: Mida
SINGAPORE] Some four-fifths of the over 700 projects approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) in Johor last year were located in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ...
Chinese tourist charged for bribing Singapore officer $38 after being caught smoking
A Chinese man was charged in court last week for offering a bribe to a Singaporean officer to avoid the penalty after being caught smoking in a non-designated area in the city-state.
Singapore exports up 5.4% in March
Taiwan, Indonesia, and South Korea are the top growth markets. Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 5.4% year-on-year (YoY) in March 2025, easing from 7.6% growth in February, as per data ...
MAS Panel Addresses Emerging Tech Risks, Vendor Security for Finance Sector
An expert panel advising MAS has outlined strategies to enhance tech resilience and address emerging risks in the country's financial sector.
Johor has RM23 billion in investment pipeline in April alone: chief minister
JOHOR BAHRU] Johor has secured about RM23 billion (S$6.9 billion) in its investment pipeline for the month of April alone, said Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi on Monday (Apr 21). Read more at ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The JS-SEZ builds on the longstanding economic partnership between Malaysia and Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022
ZURICH] The steepest yield curve on Singapore’s bonds in about three years is signalling the time may be propitious for investors to buy long-dated debt at an auction this month. Read more at The ...
Singapore in 10 years?: BIDA chairman’s optimism vs economic reality
Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.
Singapore’s Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds
Keppel , a Singapore-based manager and operator of assets such as data centres, said on Monday that it has secured close to S$2.0 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global ...
UOB-Kay Hian Prepares for AGM with Financial Updates
An update from UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited ( ($SG:U10) ) is now available. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited has addressed shareholder inquiries ...
Plan to become an NRI to save tax? You may still come under tax scanner
A recent ruling providing tax relief to NRIs on MF capital gains has taxpayers mulling a move abroad, but the tax authorities are watching for any misuse of law.