Singapore has given international banks an unusual series of top-level briefings on geopolitics as it seeks to reassure them that the financial hub can remain stable and neutral at a time of rising ...
Invest in sport to match S’pore’s first-class stature, says ex-EPL star Pennant
Tampines Rovers winger is in town for an exhibition match between EPL and S'pore legends. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Finance Minister among MPs who received letters with ‘distasteful’ photos, threats
Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is among several members of parliament (MPs) who have received letters containing fake distasteful images and threats.
Singapore’s first social media PM: can Lawrence Wong win Gen Z votes or will he become ‘just a meme’?
If Lawrence Wong hopes to win over the Gen Z segment in the next general election, he needs to rule on social media, according to analysts.
Singapore succession won’t upset status quo with Malaysia, experts say
Several analysts and economic observers predict that Wong and his administration will continue on his predecessor’s policies on Malaysia, with an emphasis on Johor due to its pr ...
Opportunity knocks for S’pore to forge a healthy stock market to bolster its financial hub ambitions
It has what it takes, and can catch the tailwinds delivered by geopolitics and poor market conditions in competitors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Shanmugam rebuts ‘sneering’ Economist article on Lawrence Wong’s political succession
Shanmugam said The Economist could not resist “sneering” at Singapore and the British commentariat class cannot stand seeing the island nation “doing better” ...
Apple’s Big Move: $250 Million Investment in Singapore
Tim Cook, currently touring Southeast Asia, also plans to invest in Singapore. According to an Apple statement on the 18th (local time), the company plans to invest more than $250 million to expand ...
Singapore’s Sustainable Finance Initiatives: A Closer Look
Singapore has been at the forefront of sustainable finance in Asia, with a series of initiatives that reflect its commitment to environmental sustainability. Here are some of the specific programs and ...
Singapore Shares: Resistance Expected At 4,300 Points
The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, collecting more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the ...
Singapore rolls out new industry benchmark for sustainable finance skills
As the city-state seeks to expand its sustainable finance workforce over the next few years, the sector’s national certification agency has pushed out a “skills badge” that can be used to assess the ...
I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.
Dominique Raroha bought a duplex for her first home instead of a traditional apartment or house. The rental income helps pay her mortgage.
Apple’s plan to invest over S$340M to expand AMK campus welcomed as CEO meets Singapore govt leaders
The Apple CEO was in Vietnam on Apr 16, meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and pledging to up investments. “He said Apple plans to buy more components and accessories for its devices from ...
Apple’s S$340m investment will help Singapore develop as regional tech hub: Analysts
Tech giant Apple's latest investment in Singapore is poised to help the country develop as a regional tech hub, according to market observers. The California-based firm is putting in S$340 million to ...
Apple to Invest $250M+ in Singapore Campus to Expand AI Roles
Apple has announced over $250 million of investment to enhance its campus in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio district, where it has earmarked ...
Singapore Market rises 1.05%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 32.97 points, or 1.05% to 3,187.66 after trading between 3,160.22 and 3,197.20. Volume of 1.88 billion shares worth S$1.43 billion changed ...