Singapore ·       S’pore factory activity expands for seventh straight month but outlook clouded by Iran conflict https://bit.ly/4aITOHk ·       SATS, SIA lead Singapore stock market tumble on Iran war fears; STI down 2.1% https://bit.ly/4r4fx18 ·       Prolonged Middle East conflict may push up prices; S’pore to reassess GDP…

Singapore ·       Singapore on inflation alert as Gulf conflict threatens oil and gas price surge https://bit.ly/4rDfR8g ·       ‘Better than gold’: Singapore used-laptop resellers cash in on AI-driven demand https://bit.ly/4ci7DOd ·       Deliveroo’s Singapore exit ‘bound to happen’, paves way for Grab to e…

RCS brings a richer, more reliable, and seamless messaging experience than SMS and MMS to Singtel customers with iPhone Singtel today announced that it is introducing Rich Communication Services (RCS) support for iPhone customers, bringing the benefits of feature-rich cross-platform messaging to more consumers and businesses. By enabling RCS, Singtel is upgrading the basic SMS text messages to a richer, modern m…

Singapore ·       Rental declined as a share of total business costs from 2019 to 2024: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4qYtEFo ·       Economists raise Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.6% from 2.3%: MAS survey https://bit.ly/3N0NrWK ·       SingPost to keep 10 per cent tariff charge on US-bound goods https://bit.ly/4rx9HXe · &…

  Singapore ·       Deliveroo to wind down operations in Singapore; final day of service on March 4 https://bit.ly/4rCEGkV ·       More support needed for Singapore’s start-up ecosystem: Dinesh Vasu Dash https://bit.ly/4rJI79y ·       MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments …

Singapore ·       S’pore announces plans to tighten data centre rules at launch of AI test-bed facility by Singtel, Nvidia https://bit.ly/4cdcjor ·       US tariff moves spark renewed anxiety among Singapore firms https://bit.ly/46oU8IF ·       CapitaLand Investment dragged into the red by China asset losses: What are the hits and …

Singapore ·       S’pore retains lowest-tariff edge in Asia even as US court ruling narrows the gap https://bit.ly/3OW161O ·       Singapore businesses flag return of uncertainty from US tariff moves https://bit.ly/46oU8IF ·       Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop to 1% in January https://bit.ly/4s4qIYL · &nbs…

Singapore ·       STI tops 5,000 in post-holiday rally, but volatility looms https://bit.ly/4c9I3uD ·       Rising costs will test ride‑hailing sector, but Tada’s zero commission model set to stay: Co-founder https://bit.ly/3Orj5NC ·       AI will reshape accounting, but jobs in Singapore remain safe for now: Chartered accountant…

From air-conditioning and induction stoves to digital services and electric vehicles, electricity is the backbone of our daily lives. As more activities shift towards electrification, energy demand continues to rise even as the nation pushes towards its net-zero goal by 2050. These pressures mean one thing: Singapore’s energy sector must be ready for major change, Energy Market Authority (EMA) Chief Executive Puah Kok Keong said. “T…

Singapore ·       Sentosa beach club Tipsy Unicorn closes down after operator is wound up by High Court https://bit.ly/4s32nCM ·       First-time investors at OCBC flock to gold and silver, beating out stocks and unit trusts https://bit.ly/4rsgMZe ·       Tenants await outcome of The Centrepoint’s partial collective sale effort htt…

Singapore ·       Will you be ready to age in place? How to plan your finances and care to live independently at home https://bit.ly/4roMgiK ·       AI emerges as cornerstone of Singapore’s new economic playbook https://bit.ly/40fr8zx ·       Singapore films win international awards - they need to win over the local audience too ht…

Singapore       ·       About 23,000 community care sector employees could get at least 7% pay raise as part of new salary guidelines https://bit.ly/40jtYDy ·       Circle Line disruption: Meet the volunteers who keep the crowds moving https://bit.ly/4kEVDbz ·       New CPF life-cycle investment scheme brid…

Singapore       ·       Pickleball and foam parties: StarDream Cruises president on renewing the cruise experience https://bit.ly/3Mp4JN3 ·       Singapore key exports rise 9.3% in January as AI demand fuels electronics shipments https://bit.ly/4aSFQ5D ·       $1.5b govt boost signifies commitment to revita…

  Singapore       ·       New growth capital work group set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO https://bit.ly/4qHobmn ·       Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store https://bit.ly/4rjYj0T ·       Singapore firms cheer Budget 2026’s …

The Philippines, through the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has committed to spearheading initiatives to strengthen intellectual property (IP) administration, awareness, capacity-building, and commercialization under the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan for 2026–2030 (AIPRAP 2030), now officially in force. Approved by ASEAN member states, the regional economic development agenda aims to enhance IP sy…

The Prime Minister and Minister for Finance announced at his 2026 Budget Statement the establishment of a workgroup to develop strategies to strengthen Singapore as a leading centre for growth capital. The Growth Capital Workgroup will be chaired by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and will recommend measures to support the financing needs of companies from Singa…

Singapore       ·       Budget 2026: Singapore equities market to get additional $1.5b boost https://bit.ly/4aqL9Yz ·       Budget 2026: 5 measures to help S’pore businesses, from tax rebates to going international https://bit.ly/405e67F ·       Budget 2026: Salary threshold for new Employment Pass ap…

  Singapore       ·       CapitaLand Investment to launch second C-REIT in China; net profit falls over 69% for 2025 https://bit.ly/404CwOB ·       Budget 2026 wish lists: SMEs seek cost relief, trade chambers focus on industry needs https://bit.ly/3ZwDWRY ·       Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast t…

Marico said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Marico South-East Asia Corporation, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 75 per cent equity stake in Skinetiq, valuing the Vietnamese company at US$40 million. Marico Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer products companies operating in global beauty and wellness, aims to expand its direct-to-consumer presence in Việt Nam through the acquisition of a maj…

  Singapore       ·       Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025 https://bit.ly/462mLeG ·       Singapore raises forecast for key exports amid AI boom https://bit.ly/4kp51jk ·       Stamford Land sues UOB for $1.88m over allocation of excess rights…

Singapore       ·       DBS to give junior staff $1,000 special bonus; nearly 6,800 in S’pore to benefit https://bit.ly/4rGDblf ·       DBS shares drop 1.9% after Q4 profit falls 10%, missing forecast; bank sees dip in 2026 earnings https://bit.ly/4a7J456 ·       Singtel’s data centre arm Nxera …

During PM Narendra Modi's Kuala Lumpur visit, India and Malaysia signed 11 agreements spanning semiconductors, payments and disaster management, while pledging to expand trade and investment ties India and Malaysia on Sunday signed 11 agreements, including for greater cooperation in the fields of semiconductors, and disaster management, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibarahim, appreciating efforts by both s…

Singapore       ·       SGX flat despite posting strongest half-year performance in 26 years; Keppel, Singtel rise https://bit.ly/3MiwDKz ·       Around 350 trainees placed with organisations under programme for Singapore fresh grads https://bit.ly/4rygK1p ·       Keppel’s special dividend yet to incl…

Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi proposed establishing a free trade zone for Vietnamese goods in Jordan to facilitate exports to the Middle East during his meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Ha Noi. El Qadi said Jordan considers Viet Nam as an important partner in Asia, expressing his hope to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of agricultural production, healthcare, pharmaceutica…

Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter.  This followed an agreement signed in June last year, with the two partners exploring…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his visit to Malaysia aims to deepen defence and security cooperation and further strengthen economic and innovation partnerships between the two countries. The Prime Minister embarked on a two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This marks his third visit to the Southeast Asian nation and the first since India and Malaysia elevated their bilater…

  Singapore       ·       Singapore retail sales rise 2.7% in December 2025 https://bit.ly/4rwProc ·       Keppel surges 6% as company declares special dividend; Piyush Gupta appointed chairman https://bit.ly/4tkPN2X ·       OCBC’s billionaire owners seen posing challenge for new CEO Tan Teck Lon…

Singapore ·       About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM https://bit.ly/4tmIWX2 ·       OMS Energy Technologies’ fundamentals strong despite volatile Nasdaq debut: CEO https://bit.ly/4qn2zeJ ·       GIC and Temasek revamp how they deal with hedge funds https://bit.ly/3LQo8Gv · &nbs…

Singapore • Review group’s measures to revitalise S’pore equities market not enough to drive permanent change: WP https://bit.ly/4bEzyYp • Firms rolling out physical gold-backed insurance in S’pore amid heightened interest https://bit.ly/4auuKn9 • FTA between S’pore, Paraguay comes into effect under deal on lower tariffs with South American bloc https://bit.ly/4auRZgY • Over 12,000 employers on …

Singapore ·       STI sets new records above 4,900, JPMorgan lifts 2026 target to 6,000 https://bit.ly/4q7wWG1 ·       The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card https://bit.ly/46q6r7r ·       Man asks HDB to repossess flat so that ex-wife will get less money https://bit.ly/46nH3PG ·    …

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that Singapore intends to join international efforts to enhance the capacity of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help vulnerable member countries deal with economic shocks. MAS will seek Parliament’s approval at the Parliament Sitting on 3 February 2026.Subject to Parliament’s approval, Singapore will provide grants totalling Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 25.48 million (equiva…

Singapore ·       Singapore investor demand for gold hits record high in 2025 https://bit.ly/4q5KVMc ·       SGX RegCo proposes to broaden use of broker custody accounts by letting investors consolidate trades https://bit.ly/4qOUCQF ·       Tech sector may account for larger share of Singapore’s GDP growth in 2026: MAS https://bit.…

Singapore ·       Liquidity returns to Singapore market as rally spreads beyond blue chips https://bit.ly/4sZsICN ·       Major US semicon equipment firm opens first global office in S’pore to serve Asia customers https://bit.ly/4q3gtCq ·       EnterpriseSG to focus on helping S’pore firms seek new growth opportunities amid g…

Singapore ·       Liquidity returns to Singapore market as rally spreads beyond blue chips https://bit.ly/4sZsICN ·       Major US semicon equipment firm opens first global office in S’pore to serve Asia customers https://bit.ly/4q3gtCq ·       EnterpriseSG to focus on helping S’pore firms seek new growth opportunities amid g…

Singapore ·       Micron to invest $30.5 billion in Singapore to boost chip production, creating 1,600 jobs https://bit.ly/4a32l6x ·       HSBC to close Raffles Place branch as bank’s pivot to wealth management deepens https://bit.ly/4k2SHFv ·       Over 8,000 internships, industry attachments created to support fast-growing data c…

Singapore ·       More Singaporeans to receive matching government grants to boost retirement and healthcare savings https://bit.ly/3Z2Lmfr ·       Over 8,000 internships, industry attachments created to support fast-growing data centre capabilities https://bit.ly/45tDcAu ·       Singapore dollar hits highest against US dollar in over 11…

Singapore ·       Ultra-low telco prices may hurt service quality and security, says StarHub CEO https://bit.ly/4jUMjzS ·       Fight over $4m condo lands woman in jail for contempt of court in rare case https://bit.ly/4bPMhr0 ·       Shorter hospital stays, care closer to home for patients the way to go: IHH group CEO https://bit.ly/49X…

With rapid shifts driven by emerging technologies, the SG Digital Leadership Accelerator is nurturing the next wave of globally minded tech leaders shaping the nation’s digital future. In today’s digital economy, leadership is no longer defined solely by business performance—it is measured by the ability to nurture talent, inspire innovation and build ecosystems that thrive beyond the walls of any single company. Singapore is fa…

Singapore ·       GIC’s third-party agent pays $105,000 fine for short-sale violation in South Korea https://bit.ly/4t0z0ST ·       Derivatives still key to growth even as SGX sees strong prospects from cash equities https://bit.ly/3YRYvbe ·       Toku shares soar 14% above IPO price in SGX debut https://bit.ly/4r74zsi ·&nbs…

Singapore ·       Top 300 employers recognised in new Singapore Opportunity Index for helping their workers grow https://bit.ly/3NvzTCI ·       AutoWealth to offer digital portfolio service for CPF Investment Scheme https://bit.ly/45RMoyy ·       S’pore-based fintech firm 2C2P courts merchants entering South-east Asia https://bit.l…

Singapore ·       Budget 2026: Restaurant association seeks help with labour cost, to control excessive rent increases https://bit.ly/3Nw3PhS ·       Trump’s semiconductor tariffs to have minimal impact on Singapore for now: MTI https://bit.ly/45SCOvj ·       Meta Singapore chief eyes chat apps as next sales frontier https://bit.ly…

Singapore ·       Cuppage Terrace, next to The Centrepoint, up for sale with $250 million valuation https://bit.ly/45fte5E ·       Turning one-off visitors into repeat guests: Resorts World Sentosa’s CEO on reinventing its appeal https://bit.ly/4qt8ks2 ·       Can money still be made when the STI has hit record highs? https://…

As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Emirates’ flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45hrs, arriving in Manila at 1:25hrs the next day. Emirates’ return flight EK331 will depart from Manila at 3:25hrs, arriving in Dubai at 8:25hrs. All times…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement with Air India that will build on existing partnerships between the two carriers. In a joint release on Jan 16, the two airlines said the latest agreement will allow them to improve connectivity between Singapore and India, providing “greater choices and benefits” for customers..... More https://bit.ly/4b2aGJL Via straitstimes.com

Singapore ·       UOL-CapitaLand consortium wins Hougang Central tender, CDL to launch new freehold luxury project https://bit.ly/3Zo9dGk ·       SIA, Air India ink pact for commercial cooperation https://bit.ly/4b2aGJL ·       SGX-listed ETFs log $2.4 billion in net inflows in 2025; funds invested at all-time high https://bit.ly/4jMjpSp…

Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity. You have probably used a laser pointer, but have you ever wondered how such a small device produces a powerful, focused beam of light? The secret lies in the optical cavity, a space enclosed by two or more mirrors that trap light and amplify it through constructive interference. Inside, light waves bounce back and forth betwee…

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Viet Nam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Ha Noi on January 16. The project, launched by the military-run Viettel Group, marks a pivotal moment as Viet Nam plans to create its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Focus on mastering core technologies by 2030 Addressing the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscore…

Key reforms in trade facilitation, transportation and other sectors are in place to support sustained economic growth, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Economic Managers Forum in Taguig City, Go said some of the measures are the signing of the single window integrated trade facilitation platform or the National Single Window (NSW); and ensuring budget for the Comprehensive Automotive Resur…