A Singapore court has cleared the way for a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered Bank over its alleged role in 1MDB fraud, liquidators seeking to recover the funds said on Monday. Singapore ...
DBS said to revise Alliance Bank offer proposal to 30% stake
It made the decision after failing to get approval for its initial request to buy as much as 49% Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Core Inflation at 1.2% Y/y in October, Higher Than Expected
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday. The core inflation rate, which excludes private road transport and ...
Singapore police arrested one suspect after raiding a car loan company linked to firms associated with Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi
One suspect believed to be involved in money laundering was arrested by Singapore police in the raid of a car loan company with ties to the Prince Group chairman, Chen Zhi. Singapore police raided SRS ...
Infinity Developments to raise $13.7 million via all-placement IPO at 39 cents each
The company, whose customers are mainly shoe makers based in the region, plans to raise new funds to fund regional expansion ...
The IPO market is being re-globalized as Asia’s markets embrace dual listings and corporate governance reform
Southeast Asia’s IPO market, after a lengthy slump, is starting to recover. According to Deloitte, total IPO proceeds across Southeast Asia are up by 53% so far this year, with particular energy in ...
Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israeli settlers
Singapore sanctions four Israelis for violent acts in the West Bank as it supports international law and signals readiness to recognise a Palestinian state.
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 ...
‘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.
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
A new crypto-focused survey reveals that Singaporeans are adopting long-term, risk-aware crypto habits as MAS tightens its oversight.
The Johor-Singapore SEZ will be more than an ‘industrial park with a nicer brochure,’ says the chair of the state’s investment committee
For the long run, we have to look at how we are going to create a regional champion," said YB Lee Ting Han at the Fortune Innovation Forum.
Why is Singapore allocating US$500 mil to Fast-P and how will it become US$5 bil?
Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon gamely answered these questions about the two-year-old Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership at the launch of the COP30 Singapore Pavilion.
Singapore’s SGX enters dual listing alliance with U.S. Nasdaq stock exchange
Singapore's SGX stock exchange has formed a strategic alliance with the U.S.-based Nasdaq stock exchange to expand dual listings.
Singapore stocks rise as market cheers new SGX announcements; STI up 0.2%
Singapore stocks rally following SGX's announcement of a dual-listing bridge with Nasdaq and a "Value Unlock" program to strengthen the market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...
‘Landmark partnership’: Singapore’s SGX ties up with Nasdaq for dual listings to boost stock market
A key feature, the SGX said, would be the streamlining of regulatory obligations and fundraising with a single set of documents and simplified review process. Singapore's central bank also announced ...