Singapore · Singapore banks: DBS crosses $58 for the first time in record-breaking rally https://bit.ly/49oBv8n · S’pore interest rates could bottom out in second quarter of 2026: UOB https://bit.ly/498eTKw · Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled trades https://bit.ly/49…
Singapore · STI hits record high above 4,700 points, may reach 5,000 in 2026 https://bit.ly/3LhdUi4 · Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: OCBC chief economist https://bit.ly/49n5KMX · DBS leads as Singapore investment banking fees hit 4-year high in 2025 amid M&A rebound http…
Singapore · Singapore retail sales up more than 6% in November 2025 https://bit.ly/4ppOvk2 · SGX rebrands equities business to SGX Stock Exchange as STI marks 60th anniversary https://bit.ly/4qDLRs7 · Singapore may not top its 2025 GDP surge, but can still defy blow from US tariffs in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YoONNi ·…
Singapore · How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement https://bit.ly/49n5Vbh · Retirees should consider CPF LIFE first to avoid investing in unsuitable products https://bit.ly/4pmpPc6 · The Assembly Place gears up for Catalist IPO; Hong Kong’s CNE eyes secondary listing https://bit.ly/4pjm…
Singapore · Keppel prioritises asset monetisation and digitalisation for growth https://bit.ly/4qx0vBl · Mandarin Oriental to distribute One Causeway Bay sale proceeds in special dividend on Jan 22 https://bit.ly/4qCwa4s · How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections https://bit.ly/4phPcfi ·…
This year, Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft. The airline celebrated its 40th year of operations in October, but the real story of 2025 goes beyond that anniversary milestone, as Emirates plots what the future of flying better really means. Whether you've been following Emirates all year or just tuning in now, here are the top 10 highlights that …
Singapore · Singapore stocks end 2025 on high note, more upside expected in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YNo1y6 · Co-living operator The Assembly Place files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO https://bit.ly/3LnHkLm · Sembcorp unit wins investment licence to develop Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park https://bit.ly/4…
Singapore · With RTS Link set to open by the end of 2026, will it be a win-win for S’pore and Malaysia? https://bit.ly/4qqfBZi · Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI start-up Manus, said to be for $2.56 billion https://bit.ly/49wdBcd · Unit of former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia gets $18.9m payment demand fro…
Singapore · SGX renews courtship of Chinese companies, with focus on strong listings https://bit.ly/4jiLXTj · Marina Bay transformed: A new chapter in Singapore’s urban planning story https://bit.ly/49gjwB9 · PM Lawrence Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 12 https://bit.ly/45sZNgc · …
Singapore · Seatrium sees gains after resolving Maersk dispute; ‘Santa rally’ beckons on Wall Street https://bit.ly/3LikCUS · Strong job market, wealth gains to underpin Singapore retail spending in 2026: Economists https://bit.ly/4qoK0qN · More firms hushing up their ESG efforts, but Uniqlo is taking the le…
With effect from 19 June 2026, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) will institute more safeguards to protect the interest of residential consumers with automatic renewal (“auto-renewal”) electricity contracts. Currently, electricity retailers have the option to offer electricity contracts that will be automatically renewed upon expiry of the contracts. Such contracts are auto-renewed with pre-determined terms (including contract duratio…
Singapore · Singapore port ready for demand uptick should Red Sea routes reopen in 2026 https://bit.ly/4ss2vg6 · Has Singapore’s stablecoin surge peaked, or is 2026 just the start? https://bit.ly/4s86OwJ · Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending https://bit.ly/4p…
Singapore · Singapore core inflation stays at year’s high of 1.2% in November https://bit.ly/3YNjnjv · James Dyson reworks $21 billion family office empire with fund transfers to Singapore firm https://bit.ly/44JaUl3 · Seatrium says no change to Maersk vessel delivery after Trump halts US wind projects https://bit…
Singapore · Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026 https://bit.ly/4s8UVqr · DBS, OCBC shares hit record highs, but UOB lags behind https://bit.ly/4aYS8Ka · ValueMax to defend claims of infringement by LV, says it doesn’t carry LV products currently https://bit.ly/4ao…
Singapore · Singtel-owned Optus criticised in review for failures in Australia’s fatal emergency call outage https://bit.ly/4qhn2SG · MOM extends part-time re-employment grant until December 2027 https://bit.ly/4jnSZ9L · Singapore bonds break from Treasuries as haven demand grows https://bit.ly/4p7yeQJ ·&nb…
Singapore · Economists raise their Singapore growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026: MAS survey https://bit.ly/4al7kkL · S’pore’s key exports set to exceed 2025 forecast, with 11.6% gain in November https://bit.ly/3YvO2Si · Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quant…
Singapore · S’pore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design https://bit.ly/3MNLIUa · Property tycoon Gordon Tang to acquire Suntec Reit manager https://bit.ly/4qfkcxr · CapitaLand, UOL consortium puts in top bid of $1.5b for Hougang Central mega mixed-use project http…
Singapore · Young people saving more than older folk, UOB data shows https://bit.ly/4qfeOuj · Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland https://bit.ly/4qdputj · Soilbuild Construction proposes 4-to-1 stock split after shares soar 313% in 2025 https://bit.ly/4s4rSo0 · &nb…
Singapore · S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms https://bit.ly/4j0a35i · Singapore’s rise as world’s third-largest foreign exchange hub matters for its people https://bit.ly/44v9WbT · HK Land transfers stakes in MBFC Towers 1 and 2, One Raffle…
An unexpected opportunity during a previous internship first sparked Tan Hui Xin’s curiosity about sustainable energy. What began as an exposure to how companies explore cleaner ways of powering the future soon grew into a deeper interest in how data and technology can shape a low-carbon Singapore. Now a third-year Business Analytics student at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Hui Xin is interning with EMA’s Data An…
Singapore · Singapore sees more retrenchments in third quarter as job vacancies continued to drop https://bit.ly/4pAJ8j5 · Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts https://bit.ly/4rYu28H · Tan Su Shan, Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes’ 2025 list of …
Singapore · World’s largest airline caterer Gategroup, co-owned by Temasek, said to be readying for IPO https://bit.ly/492NvNU · Countries should repurpose fiscal policies to weather future challenges: President Tharman https://bit.ly/3XN3IAn · ComfortDelGro and Pony.ai get green light to test self-driving shuttle…
Singapore · Singapore Prestige Brand Award crowns 20 local brands https://bit.ly/3XH2pD9 · It’s staggering how Singapore is always thinking ahead: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon https://bit.ly/3KBvn4o · JTC’s next-gen estate signals Singapore’s push to lead in advanced manufacturing https://bit.ly/48qF3I4 &m…
Singapore · The Clementi Mall sale: Property firm Elegant Group and the family behind it https://bit.ly/4a47mNQ · China’s ChemLex unveils in Singapore an AI-powered drug discovery lab run by robots https://bit.ly/4oIJPFQ · Sembcorp in talks to buy Australia’s Alinta Energy from HK billionaire Henry Cheng&rsq…
Singapore · Singapore retail sales rose 4.5% in October https://bit.ly/48zHJlu · Singapore’s 55 billionaires in 2025 have combined net worth of $335 billion: UBS https://bit.ly/4pM3kOo · Manulife Singapore launches AI hub to groom talent https://bit.ly/4rIVvuE · Te…
THE PHILIPPINES has sharply lowered its export targets for this year until 2028 amid geopolitical tensions, renewed trade barriers, and persistent disruptions in major shipping routes that continue to squeeze global supply chains and dampen demand. Under the revised Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), exports are now expected to reach $110.8 billion to $113.4 billion this year, $116.1 billion to $120.2 billion in 2026, $123.3 billion to $1…
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution. BioWraps, a Vietnamese eco-friendly bio-packaging solution, was named one of the Top 10 winners of the Start-up Express International 2025, organised by the Hong Kong (China) Trade Development Council (HKTDC)..... More h…
By adding rewards for logical reasoning steps, a new training framework aims to make large language models more robust and reliable. When asked to solve a tricky problem, some large language models (LLMs) today offer step-by-step explanations of their reasoning. However, these ‘thought processes’ can often be riddled with errors or pure fabrications. Cleaning up this messy logic usually calls for human help or the model itself to r…
Singapore · Johor’s Ibrahim Technopolis shifts into high gear to tap Singapore’s data centre rush https://bit.ly/4pTCwvX · Exxon to permanently shut one steam cracker in Singapore from March: sources https://bit.ly/3XzQzup · Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence …
Singapore · Digital bank GXS cuts 82 jobs across the group, about 10% of its workforce https://bit.ly/4ostaWV · Budget 2026: SMEs need help with costs and competitiveness as outlook weakens, says SCCCI https://bit.ly/3XwQ700 · New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps https…
Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on one single booking. With the Emirates Asia Pass, customers can book and customise itineraries across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, C…
Singapore · Nearly 3 in 5 employers plan to freeze headcount in 2026: SNEF survey https://bit.ly/48sTpXf · Singapore factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up https://bit.ly/441D9ei · More global brands are betting on Singapore as a gateway to high-growth Asian markets https://bit.ly…
Singapore · Tokenize Xchange users sue founder and his wife for over $60m in lost assets https://bit.ly/3XYd24n · CapitaLand Investment gains on Johor mall announcement; 2 new IPOs launched https://bit.ly/4p4LcPW · Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders launch delisting offer at 72 cents a share https://bit.ly/3KiQcl0 &…
Singapore · Real median income in Singapore rose 4.3% in 2025 as workers in permanent jobs hit new high https://bit.ly/49O2ZGu · Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps https://bit.ly/3M4GeEp · Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark https://bit.ly/…
Only around 0.01 percent of trillion-pesos worth of government securities are currently tokenized, thus National Treasurer Sharon Almanza expressed optimism about a big leap as she hopes that more people invest in these mode of growing their funds. In an interview after the launch of the white paper dubbed “Project Bayani: The Philippines’ Asset Tokenization Opportunity” in Taguig City on Thursday, Almanza said only around PHP1 …
The Government issued Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP dated November 26, 2025, allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to gamble at Phu Quoc, Ho Tram and Van Don casinos. Under the resolution, Vietnamese nationals who meet the necessary criteria are permitted to gamble at the Phu Quoc casino project (Kien Giang Province) starting November 26. The resolution also launches a five-year pilot program permitting qualified Vietnamese to gamble at the Ho Tram…
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licences to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore from 1 January 2026, following the Call for Applications launched in March 2025. This marks an important step towards establishing methanol bunkering at scale and driving Singapore’s ambition to be a sustainable multi-fuel bunkering hub. Licences will be awarded to Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd, Golden Island Pte…
The 10th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) concluded on 14 November, marking a decade of global collaboration and innovation aimed at building a more open, connected and inclusive financial ecosystem. With more than 70,000 participants from 142 countries and regions in attendance, this milestone edition drew its largest global attendance to date. It reaffirmed SFF’s position as a global platform for policy …
Singapore · SMRT, UOB team up to help retailers improve cash flow, gain access to digital, financial solutions https://bit.ly/3Km3LQt · ST business journalists win SGX financial journalism award https://bit.ly/485XIZE · Raising governance standards of smaller companies on SGX will benefit retail investors https://bit.ly…
Singapore · Back to office? Singapore workers want free lunch, flexiwork, subsidised commutes: Polls https://bit.ly/3XQ8zRh · Singapore factory output surprises with 29.1% surge in October, led by pharma and electronics https://bit.ly/4pdSnFB · Singapore tops global ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent h…
Chamber signs MoU with National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia “We remain committed to expanding trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and high-potential global markets, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a key driver of international trade.”- Salem AlShamsi - 20 Dubai-based companies took part in the trade mission held as part of the ‘New Horizons’ initiative. - Non-oil trade between Dubai …
Singapore · Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall https://bit.ly/48zThWU · Twelve Cupcakes owes over $1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4odalXl · Lion Global Investors launches S’pore’s first fully insured physical gold fund https:…
Singapore · Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025 https://bit.ly/3JSexOr · Bankruptcies in S’pore at 5-year high but many who go bust are getting a fresh start https://bit.ly/44uiEXL · High Court clears way for $3.5 billion suit against StanChart in 1MDB-linked claim to procee…
Singapore · Singapore Govt reviewing collective sales regime; reforms may be on the cards https://bit.ly/4oQanpk · SGX move to cut board lot size expected to boost investor interest, liquidity: Observers https://bit.ly/4800bEM · Singapore hikes 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4%, sees 1%-3% growth in 2026 https://bit…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s review and release of its final report. Key measures announced today to strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore’s equities market include: - The establishment of a dual listing bridge connecting the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq. - The launch of a S$30 million “Value Unlock” Package to help listed compan…
Singapore · OCBC app adds 8 digital wallets across S-E Asia as bank aims to hit target of 50 globally https://bit.ly/43ASzpO · Wilmar’s China unit found guilty of contract fraud, liable for $345 million in losses https://bit.ly/486mszD · CDL’s shares jump as it sells US multi-family asset for $186.8 million …
The region has seen growing interest from Singapore businesses Small and medium-sized enterprises will soon be able to tap a new centre in Dubai for support for their expansion efforts in the Middle East. The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on Wednesday (Nov 19) launched a Singapore Enterprise Centre (SEC) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – its first in the Middle East and fifth globally..... More https://bit.ly/4r9zLYO Via…
Singapore · New SGX-Nasdaq partnership enabling dual listings to launch by mid-2026: MAS https://bit.ly/4o0nUJB · Market lifts as SGX reforms show results; new team tasked to push changes through https://bit.ly/3M8a6iW · Singapore must strive to lead in AI to power further economic growth: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4i…
