The government will step up education and outreach efforts in the meantime, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore factory activity slips in October as firms take stock of risks ahead
Singapore's manufacturing output slowed in October amidst global risks, while the electronics sector continued its expansion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore drivers turn to long-term rentals and leasing as car prices spiral
Reduced upfront expenditure and increased convenience are driving an uptick, say rental companies and industry observers Read more at The Business Times.
Stronger Singdollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling
DBS’ Singapore 2040 report is bullish on the Republic. It sees the economy doubling, the Straits Times Index reaching nearly 10,000 points and the Singapore currency possibly achieving parity with the ...
Singapore’s CapitaLand and Mapletree Mull Merger, DJ Reports
Two Singapore property asset managers are mulling a merger that could create one of Asia’s largest real estate firms with more than $150 billion under management, Dow Jones reported on Monday.
Singapore, South Korea upgrade ties to strategic partnership
Such partnerships provide ‘stable, predictable framework’ for businesses, says PM Wong Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Freezes $150 Million in Assets Amid Major Bitcoin Scandal
In a significant financial crackdown, Singapore has frozen assets worth $150 million linked to a vast cryptocurrency scandal involving prominent businessman Che ...
US Treasury Secretary praises Singapore’s digital asset adoption at APEC
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Singapore’s leadership in stablecoin and digital asset adoption during a meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday, according to an official ...
Singapore registry adds 94 ships in September, bucks declining trend since 2016, as US and China tussle over port fees
Shipowners reflagging their fleet to the Republic in an attempt to navigate geopolitical tensions Read more at The Business Times.
New York court backs Singapore liquidators with extended freeze on Multichain assets
A New York federal judge extended a $63 million asset freeze to assist Singapore liquidators in Multichain’s ongoing liquidation case.
Singapore shares fall amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.2%
Singapore stocks ended lower with the Straits Times Index down 0.2%, as key regional indexes showed mixed performance. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong pulls ahead of Singapore in race to attract crypto-treasuries: blockchain expert
Hong Kong’s push to regulate crypto platforms is paying off, with Web3 firms shifting headquarters from Singapore, says Gu Ronghui.
New York Court Extends Asset Freeze to Aid Singapore’s Multichain Liquidation
A U.S. court is now handling claims tied to $63 million in frozen Multichain USDC as New York and Singapore coordinate.
Japanese semicon photomask maker Tekscend breaks ground on new Singapore plant, set to create 60 jobs
New plant will be fully operation end-2026 or early 2027; aims to serve customers in Singapore, Malaysia and India Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes, co-founded by former beauty queen Jaime Teo, shutters after 14 years
Twelve Cupcakes, a pastry chain co-founded by 2001 Miss Universe Singapore winner Jaime Teo, has shut down operations in Singapore after 14 years.
Chain bakery Twelve Cupcakes’s sweet journey in Singapore ends in bitter collapse after 14 years
SINGAPORE, Oct 31 — Singapore’s once-popular bakery cafe chain Twelve Cupcakes has gone into provisional liquidation, closing all 20 outlets and laying off around 80 employees without notice. The ...