As a thriving global and regional hub, Singapore faces the challenge of combating illicit financial flows while maintaining the openness that fuels its prosperity.
AirTrunk seeks $2.2 billion loan to build Singapore data centres
Hong Kong – Blackstone-owned data centre firm AirTrunk is seeking a $2.2 billion green loan for a new greenfield project in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, as it looks to ramp ...
Adopting Japan or South Korea’s stock market reforms in Singapore not that straightforward
Several commentators (myself included) have urged local market regulators to follow the examples of Japan and South Korea, where measures were introduced recently to raise the quality of listed ...
Top 5 High-Performing Stocks in Singapore for Q1 2025
The Singapore Straits Times Index (STI) kicked off 2025 by breaking through historical highs, igniting interest among investors and market analysts alike. As the benchmark index crossed the ...
Singapore’s Temasek invests in snack firm Haldiram’s as India remains key focus
The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion Singapore's state investment fund, Temasek, has added another company to its ...
Singapore’s STI: Revealing the Top Blue Chips That Move the Market
The top ten blue chips within the STI not only represent substantial market shares but also reflect the sectors driving economic growth. These include: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (O39) – ...
Singapore’s foreign exchange and money markets are functioning normally, central bank says
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore said on Thursday that Singapore's foreign exchange and money markets continue to function normally.
Jefferies Moving to Bigger Singapore Office Amid Expansion Push
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is set to move to a larger office space in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, in a further signal of the Wall Street firm’s expansion drive in Asia ...
2 investment firms secure large stakes in Novotech
Two investment firms have acquired large stakes in global CRO Novotech, the Singapore-based company announced March 30. GIC and Temasek have invested in Novotech with the goal of providing funds to ...
OCBC signs pact with UK govt to channel $17b of investments into key British industries
OCBC will also help UK firms expanding into or establishing operations in Singapore and South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC’s US$5B new wafer fab facility in Singapore to create 700 jobs
SINGAPORE: Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp’s (UMC’s) newly opened US$5 billion (S$6.7 billion) wafer fabrication facility in Pasir Ris, Sin ...
UltraGreen.ai is said to mull up to S$400 million IPO in Singapore
SINGAPORE] UltraGreen.ai, a provider of fluorescence technology used in medical and surgical imaging, is considering an initial public offering to raise as much as S$400 million, people familiar with ...
RHB SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION TO DRIVE CONTINUED GROWTH
RHB Singapore announced the appointment of Goh Ken-Yi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2025, reinforcing the bank's commitment to sustainable growth, customer-centricity, ...
RHB Singapore appoints new CEO Goh Ken-Yi
SINGAPORE] Goh Ken-Yi has been named the new chief executive officer (CEO) of RHB Singapore, effective Tuesday (Apr 1). Read more at The Business Times.
Panin Bank a good fit for DBS’ Indonesia operations; Singapore bank’s surplus capital can fund potential acquisition
SINGAPORE] A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and is a good place for South-east Asia’s biggest bank ...
How a tiny island nation became Asia’s finance powerhouse—why Singapore attracts expats
Singapore, a speck on the map, has defied the odds to become Asia’s financial colossus. Its journey from a struggling, resource-starved nation to a global hub of finance and innovation is nothing ...