The man who rushed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of “Wicked: For Good” has been deported and banned from the city-state.
Singapore to open embassy in Addis Ababa, as ties with Ethiopia grow
Singapore will open an embassy in Addis Ababa by 2027 - its first in East Africa - to boost ties and trade between Southeast Asia and the Africa region. Singapore and Ethiopia signed agreements for ...
Singapore stocks rise amid mixed regional trading; STI up 0.6%
Singapore stocks closed higher with the STI gaining 0.6% on Nov 24, driven by positive economic news and resilient manufacturing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore court clears way for $2.7 billion suit against Standard Chartered over alleged role in 1MDB fraud
A Singapore court has cleared the way for a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered Bank over its alleged role in 1MDB fraud, liquidators seeking to recover the funds said on Monday. Singapore ...
DBS said to revise Alliance Bank offer proposal to 30% stake
It made the decision after failing to get approval for its initial request to buy as much as 49% Read more at The Business Times.
DBS revises Malaysia bank stake plan as regulatory limits shape strategy
DBS seeks approval for a 30% stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia to align with regulatory limits and move the deal forward.
DBS is said to revise Alliance Bank offer proposal to 30% stake
SINGAPORE's biggest bank has withdrawn an application to start talks to buy as much as 49% of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd., replacing it with one to acquire up to 30% instead, people with knowledge of ...
Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest rate recorded in 2025
Singapore's core inflation rose to 1.2% in October 2025, driven by increases in services, food, and retail prices, the highest rate recorded. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore Core Inflation at 1.2% Y/y in October, Higher Than Expected
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday. The core inflation rate, which excludes private road transport and ...
Singapore’s core inflation jumps to 1.2% in October, highest so far in 2025
The sharp rise in inflation was driven by higher prices in services, food and retail, as well as a smaller decline in electricity and gas prices.
Singapore court clears way for US$2.7 billion suit against Stanchart in 1MDB scandal-linked claim
Claims involve alleged US$150 million deposit to Najib Razak and millions for Rosmah’s bags and jewellery Read more at The Business Times.
Scammed while travelling? OCBC rolls out free in-app calls for all customers
Bank says business and retail customers currently make over 8,000 calls to the bank each month while overseas Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail banking customers amid anti-fraud push
The latest move follows a successful roll-out for corporate customers in June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC steps up anti-scam measures with in-app calling feature
The bank is adding secure in-app calling for both incoming and outgoing calls, helping customers reach the bank safely and verify when the bank is genuinely contacting them.
OCBC Brings In-App Calls to Retail Users to Curb Impersonation Scams
OCBC is rolling out in-app calls for retail users to strengthen verification and curb rising impersonation scams in.
Singapore’s tourism to enjoy near-term tailwinds from China trip cancellations: DBS
Currently, China is Singapore’s largest visitor source that accounts for about 20% of tourist arrivals. DBS believes that the substitution effects will tend to favour short-haul, high-frequency ...