The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.
Singapore will maintain open economy, invest in maritime sector to be more efficient: SM Lee
Singapore will maintain an open economy and foster the growth of international trade while doubling down on its maritime sector to be more efficient, competitive and trusted. Senior Minister Lee Hsien ...
Singapore’s Temasek seeks CCI nod to acquire 10 pc stake in Haldiram
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire about 10 per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Food ...
HSBC Global Private Banking Expands Southeast Asia Coverage
HSBC Global Private Banking (GPB) has made a strategic appointment within its Southeast Asia leadership team, naming a new head to oversee both the Philippines and Japan desks.
10 best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates (March 2025)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
DBS’ new CEO Tan open to ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions
DBS Group's incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is open to "bolt-on" acquisitions, and will focus on boosting the Singaporean lender's high-return businesses such as wealth and transaction banking. Tan, 57 and ...
DBS gets ranked fifth most valuable bank brand in APAC and 17th globally
SINGAPORE: DBS has emerged as the fifth most valuable bank brand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and 17th globally, according to the latest Banking 500 ranki ...
Singapore shares rise on Monday; STI up 0.3%
Top gainer on the STI was DFI Retail Group; biggest loser was Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Read more at straitstimes.com.
All Cold Storage, Giant outlets in Singapore to be sold to Malaysian group for $125m
Current owner DFI Retail Group will focus on its Guardian pharmacy and 7-Eleven convenience store businesses in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DFI up 5.8% on sale of Singapore food business
SINGAPORE] Shares of DFI Retail Group jumped on Monday (Mar 24) after the supermarket and retail store operator announced its divestment of its Singapore food business. Read more at The Business Times ...
Forecast: Singapore mobile services at $2bn in 2029
The growing adoption of 5G services in Singapore is set to drive revenue stability and innovation in the telecom sector, counteracting the decline in mobile voi ...
Are new citizens driving housing demand in Singapore? Analysts say ageing citizens contribute too
SINGAPORE: Are new citizens behind Singapore’s rising housing demand? Analysts suggest that ageing citizens, not just new citizens, are driving this growth. S ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks face an automation reckoning in 2025
Only 1% of banks in Singapore have successfully automated the majority of their KYC and onboarding workflows. Here's why the others need to follow suit quickly.
UOB Kay Hian keeps ‘buy’ on Keppel DC REIT on limited near term new capacity
UOB Kay Hian's Jonathan Koh has kept his "buy" call on Keppel DC REIT, given the recent "upsurge" in positive rental reversion for colocation data centre leases in Singapore is seen to sustain into ...
DBS’ new CEO Tan eyes ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions to bolster tech capabilities
DBS Group's incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is eyeing "bolt-on" acquisitions that align with the Singaporean lender's digital and AI-driven priorities, while focusing on boosting high-return businesses such ...
ICA & HSA Seize E-Vaporisers Worth Over S$200,000 in Singapore in 2 Cases
Singapore prohibits vaping, and since February 2018, the country has prohibited the purchase, use, and possession of e-vaporizers and associated goods.