The city state’s currency is up about 5 per cent versus the US dollar this year. But headwinds appear to be picking up.
In return to Singapore, Barclays Private Bank sets sights on ultra rich and family offices
SINGAPORE] Barclays’ private bank, which made a return to Singapore in 2021, is building up the business with renewed vigour. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s sovereign wealth investors GIC, Temasek find adaptation potential
THE likelihood and extent of climate-related losses and damage have increased, with global warming likely to breach the 1.5-degrees Celsius threshold and possibly even 2 deg C. Read more at The ...
Almosafer strengthens ties with Singapore Tourism, Changi Airport
Almosafer, a leading travel brand in the region, has strengthened its partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Dubai. The ...
Frasers Property stays confident in Southeast Asia despite tariff headwinds: ‘Demand is still there’
Demand for Thai industrial real estate is still present thanks to supply chain restructuring, the company noted in an earnings briefing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore new private home sales to reach up to 9,000 units in 2025
And the overall private home prices may climb by 3% to 4% this year. According to Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex Realty, helped by the strong buyer sentiment in Q1 2025, the number of new private homes ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Introduces Mobile Wallet Toggle to Help Prevent Phishing-Linked Fraud
DBS will roll out a new “Mobile wallets” control in its app to help prevent scammers from adding stolen card details to mobile wallets.
Who let the bots out? Robot dogs on the job in Singapore
Robot dogs have found no shortage of work in Singapore – taking on jobs in underground maintenance areas, construction sites and even in social services.
Chinese tourist surprised after seeing mobile phone left unattended at Singapore restaurant
A Chinese tourist recently praised Singapore as a truly safe destination after she witnessed a mobile phone left completely unattended inside a crowded McDonald's restaurant, sparking discussions ...
Singapore’s Temasek, senior minister warn of China investment scam using doctored photo and fake app
A doctored photo of Singapore’s Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling has been used in an elaborate investment scam targeting Chinese citizens via a fake app and WeChat group, prompting warnings from ...
Singapore public transport operator SBS Transit to trial AI-driven braking system on buses in 2026
SBS Transit will begin testing an advanced braking system on selected public buses in Singapore in the first half of 2026, aiming to enhance road safety ...
ST Explains: 6 things to know about private market investment funds for Singapore retail investors
Here are some experts’ take on the value and risks as Singapore looks to widen access to such funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Beware doctored photo, WeChat group promoting bogus China investments: Low Yen Ling, Temasek
In it, Ms Low is seen at a ceremony to sign a MOU between two fictitious organisations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore gold sales skyrocket on safe-haven demand
Gold dealers in Singapore have reported a surge in sales of gold bars and coins this year as global economic uncertainty spurred a rush for safe-haven assets.
Private credit firm Zagga sees growing interest from Singapore and Asean for Australia real estate
It launches private credit fund here to meet interest to lend money to property developers in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Best Crypto to Buy Now: Uncover the 4 Hidden Giants Powering the Next Digital Wealth Shift
A storm is building. Reports from multiple global financial watchdogs suggest that central banks are ramping up digital currency strategies while geopolitics accelerates toward AI-enhanced defense ...