Move enables it to meet increasing demand for logistics services amid development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Read more at The Business Times.
Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch Becomes First Taiwanese Bank in Singapore to Launch Corporate Bond Offerings
As global supply chains realign and geopolitical dynamics reshape investment flows, Taiwanese and multinational companies are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia. With its political ...
OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets from across South-east Asia
In the long term, the bank aims to connect customers with 50 wallets worldwide Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israeli West Bank settlers
Singapore will impose financial sanctions on four Israelis and bar them from entering the city-state, its foreign affairs ministry announced on Friday, accusing them of “egregious acts of extreme ...
Singapore imposes financial sanctions, entry bans on 4 Israeli settlers for ‘extremist violence’ in West Bank
The four men have been involved in "egregious acts of extremist violence" against Palestinians in the West Bank, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
‘Extremist violence’: Singapore imposes entry bans on 4 Israelis over attacks on Palestinians
Singapore will impose targeted financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli individuals with immediate effect, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Friday (Nov 21). It ...
Singapore raises 2025 growth forecast to ‘around 4%’; expects 1-3% growth in 2026
The 2025 forecast upgrade came on better than expected Q3 performance, driven by AI chips Read more at The Business Times.
Warner Bros. Discovery, Singapore’s IMDA Partner on Unscripted Format Development Initiative
Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority have launched a partnership to co-develop original unscripted entertainment formats with global appeal. The collaboration ...
OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets across S-E Asia as bank aims to hit target of 50
The wallets include GCash, GoPay, as well as Momo and Touch ‘n Go. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
61% of Singapore’s Finance-Savvy Investors Choose Trust Over Low Fees: Survey
A survey reveals that Singapore’s retail crypto investors favor trust and security over fees and embrace long-term, diversified strategies.
Singapore Says Q3 GDP Grows 4.2% Y/y, Upgrades 2025 Forecast
In a separate statement, Enterprise Singapore said it had narrowed its 2025 non-oil domestic exports growth forecast to "around 2.5%", from growth of 1% to 3%, as it expected robust AI-related demand ...
Growth in Singapore key exports seen slowing to 0%-2% in 2026 on US tariff impact
The trade agency also narrowed its 2025 growth forecast for key exports to around 2.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore raises annual growth forecast as third-quarter GDP tops expectations
Singapore raised its economic growth forecast for the year, citing a better-than-expected expansion in the third quarter despite global trade headwinds.
Singapore Central Bank Says Monetary Stance Remains Appropriate
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's monetary policy stance remains appropriate, with the output gap expected to remain positive in 2025 and come in at around 0% next year, central bank chief economist ...
Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook
Singapore on Friday upgraded its economic outlook for 2025 as third-quarter gross domestic product growth beat market expectations and initial estimates. GDP rose 4.2% in the third quarter from a year ...
Singapore’s key exports fall by 3.3% in Q3 after four straight quarters of growth
Enterprise Singapore also narrowed the 2025 forecast to around 2.5 per cent from an earlier projection of between 1 to 3 per cent.