SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 6). Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC to back Great Eastern’s delisting bid with near $700 million conditional exit offer
Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation said on Friday it would support a bid to seek a delisting of shares in Great Eastern with a S$900 million ($699.90 million) exit offer.
Singapore production of vegetables and seafood fell in 2024
SINGAPORE: The local production of vegetables and seafood continued to fall in 2024, while egg yields grew, according to a report released by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Thursday (Jun 5).
US tariffs, export controls not directed at Singapore, says Rubio in meeting with Vivian
Singapore's Foreign Minister is on a working visit to Washington. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Queues at VEP application centres in Singapore, JB after news of enforcement from July 1
Waves of Singapore motorists showed up at Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) application and installation centres in Singapore and Johor Bahru a day after Malaysia announced that enforcement of the VEP will ...
Football: Singapore beat Maldives 3-1 in friendly ahead of crucial Asian Cup qualifier
SINGAPORE: Singapore beat Maldives 3-1 at the Bishan Stadium in an international friendly on Thursday (Jun 5). A goal in the first half from Amirul Adli and an Ikhsan Fandi double put the Lions in the ...
Singapore’s Private Tutoring Boom Reveals the Hidden Cost of Success
The pressure to pass exams has turned private tutoring into a $1.4 billion industry in Singapore, but the same pressure risks impacting students’ mental health.
Local investor eyes acquisition of Singapore private club 1880 amid Hong Kong branch collapse
[SINGAPORE] A local investor is looking into the potential acquisition of Singapore private club 1880, following the sudden closure of its Hong Kong branch last Friday (Jun 6) – just seven months ...
S’pore’s billion-dollar biotech firm: Life sciences scholar leads start-up to list in HK
Home-grown start-up Mirxes is going places, but co-founder is firmly rooted in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong spotted working at seafood stall in Singapore following controversy
Actor Zhang Yaodong was spotted taking orders from customers at a steamed seafood stall at a Kopitiam in Singapore’s Tampines industrial area.
Stay the course on sustainability despite policy shifts, HSBC urges firms
Its commitment to net zero stems from the 160-year-old organisation looking ahead at the next 160 years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Traveler caught with undeclared Popmart toys, including Labubu doll costing $110, in checkpoint blitz
SINGAPORE: A traveler attempting to bring in undeclared luxury goods and collectible toys, including a $109.90 Labubu Popmart doll, was among several individuals nabbed during a week-long multi-agency ...
Singapore can leverage on its trust premium
Concerns are mounting that hiring in Singapore – especially of fresh graduates – may slow as investors and companies delay investment decisions amid ongoing uncertainty over US President Donald ...
All the magic and colour of Singapore #shorts
Explore the vibrant allure of Singapore in this captivating short video, offering a glimpse into the city's mesmerizing blend of magic and color. From its iconic skyline to the lush greenery, ...
DBS, UOB provide $411 million loan to DayOne-INA data centre project in Indonesia
Singaporean banks DBS Group and United Overseas Bank said on Thursday that they had jointly provided a 6.7 trillion rupiah ($411 million) loan to finance a data centre campus in Indonesia.
Is Singapore building the next Silicon Valley?
The new Punggol Digital District hopes to power the island's transition into a smart hub for cutting-edge technology.