While the environment remains supportive of equities and bonds, the era of ‘easy’, risk-free returns of the past two years is largely behind us Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Economy Records Stronger-Than-Expected Growth in 2025
Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2025, exceeding the 4.4% growth in 2024 and beating forecasts.
Singapore Q4 GDP up 5.7% y/y, preliminary data shows
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Friday.
Singapore economy jumps 5.7% in fourth quarter, beating expectations on strong manufacturing
The advance figure was also up from the 4.2% growth in the quarter before, and pushed the country's full year GDP to 4.8% ...
Chinese AI firms ramp up expansion in Singapore amid fierce local competition
Facing stiff competition in the domestic market, Chinese technology companies are accelerating their push into international markets, with artificial intelligence (AI) firms spearheading efforts in ...
CDL sells 84% of towers as Singapore property boom surges
City Developments Limited has turned a single launch weekend into a referendum on the strength of Singapore's high-end housing market, moving 84% of units in its latest luxury towers and crystallising ... ( read original story ...)
Debate on Singapore’s elite schools flares as ex-student recalls ‘privileged’ years
When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats.
Analysts see more enquiries to list on SGX amid shifting global conditions
Singapore's stock market is expected to grow in 2026, fuelled by easing interest rates and regional demand for capital. Analysts say they have been seeing more enquiries to list in Singapore, as ...
Singapore’s OCBC offers $4.95 billion for Wing Hang Bank in bet on China growth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) (SES:O39) has offered to pay almost $5 billion (3 billion pounds) for one of Hong Kong's last remaining family-owned banks, in a deal that ...
Temasek, GIC investments flat at US$31 billion even as global peers’ activity rises: report
GIC remains the world’s ‘most prolific’ co-investor, deploying US$44.9 billion since 2018 Read more at The Business Times.
Thousands gather across Singapore for New Year countdown with fireworks and festivities
Celebrations lit up the night sky as thousands of people in Singapore came together to welcome 2026 with festive gatherings and celebration booths on Wednesday (Dec 31). Speaking to AsiaOne at The ...
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Superintelligence Lab goes global: Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang announces new hiring in Singapore
Meta is expanding its Superintelligence Lab beyond the US, with Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang announcing new AI roles in Singapore as part of the company’s global hiring push.
Vietnam Emerges as Singapore’s Third-Largest Seafood Supplier Amid Surge in Exports
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has also played a key role as a bridge for bilateral trade connectivity, helping Vietnamese firms better understand market requirements and opportunities.
Singapore GDP rises 4.8% in 2025 as PM sees growth challenge
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the city-state’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected growth of 4.8% in 2025 and warned that sustaining the pace will be challenging.
Here’s how to check live crowd levels in Singapore for fireworks-viewing this New Year’s Eve 2025
Many of us are heading out to catch a glimpse of New Year’s Eve fireworks to welcome 2026 with a literal bang. Whether it’s at Marina Bay, Clarke Quay, or The Kallang with Super Junior’s oppas, one ...
Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, added that joining Meta will allow the platform to “build on a stronger, more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made.” Manus ...