Singapore's Prime Minister removed Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition after his conviction for lying to parliament. The move, unprecedented in Singapore, followed a parliamentary vote deeming ...
GDS-backed DayOne said to eye US$20 bil valuation in US IPO — Bloomberg
DayOne, previously known as GDS International or GDSI, closed a more than US$2 billion Series C funding round earlier this month to support its international expansion.
A ‘tsunami’ of wealth is headed for crypto: Nansen’s Alex Svanevik
Nansen founder Alex Svanevik believes the crypto market is on the verge of an explosive few years. Its like a tidal wave, you know, a tsunami that’s coming, he tells Magazine, pointing to the ...
For second year running, BYD tops cars sold in Singapore
If you have been seeing more BYD cars on the road recently, that's because they have become the top-selling brand in Singapore in 2025, for the second year running.BYD, which stands for Build Your ...
HCLTech acquires Singapore-based Finergic Solutions for $14.7 million
The acquisition aligns with HCLTech's strategic focus on strengthening its financial services expertise, particularly in core banking and wealth management, the company said ...
Standard Chartered SG 3-month time deposit up to 1.55% p.a. promo rates from 23 Jan 2026
From 23 Jan 2026, eligible customers can earn up to 1.55% per annum (p.a.) when placing fresh SGD funds into a 3-month promotional Time Deposit. The promotional rates are higher, but the tenor is ...
Singapore’s higher carbon tax may lift HDB utility bills, LTA says; Trump’s Board of Peace draws skepticism from allies: Singapore live news
Singapore’s carbon tax will rise to $45 per tonne in 2026, adding $3 monthly to utility bills. Trump’s Board of Peace debuts at Davos, drawing ally doubts.
Jail for man who tried to import vapes concealed by groceries into Singapore
ICA officers found 1,000 vapes in a rental car that Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri was driving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
14 weeks’ jail for man who imported more than 800 vapes into Singapore
Lim Teck Wee, 20, accepted the delivery job despite knowing that vapes are illegal in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks track global rally; STI up 1.3% after hitting new high
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday (Jan 23), tracking a global rally in markets. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new record of 4,895.15 in the day before closing 1.3 per ...
DBS initiates ‘buy’ call on Coliwoo Holdings amid growing Singapore co-living market
One key risk lies in its significant capital outlay for renovation and maintenance works being irrecoverable, say analysts Read more at The Business Times.
Jail for man who tried to import vapes concealed in groceries into Singapore
ICA officers found 1,000 vapes in the rental car that Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri was driving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
70 travellers caught for evading taxes, duties in week-long operation at Singapore checkpoints
SINGAPORE: Seventy people were caught for failing to declare and pay taxes for goods at Singapore's checkpoints during a week-long multi-agency enforcement operation, the authorities said on Thursday ...
The Assembly Place up 28% above IPO price at midday on SGX debut
The Assembly Place (TAP) shares surged on its SGX debut, becoming the second co-living operator to list on the Singapore Exchange. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB soars 3.6%, hitting record alongside OCBC; STI up 1% to new peak
UOB : U11 +0.27% shares rose 3.6 per cent to S$38.97 as at 10.50 am, while OCBC : O39 +0.59% shares were up 2.7 per cent at S$21.15. The two lenders’ combined performance drove the STI up 1.1 per cent ...
Singapore dollar strengthens slightly amid risk-on sentiment
Sterling slightly trimmed its losses against the dollar and edged higher versus the euro after data showed U.K. retail sales unexpectedly returned to growth in December.