Shaping the next decade of growth through AI, Tokenisation and Quantum in Financial Services The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 will be held from 12–14 November at the Singapore EXPO, convening over a thousand global leaders in finance, technology, and policy to discuss how AI, Tokenisation, and Quantum Computing can be harnessed to promote a secure and efficient global financial system. The programme will feature insights from both …
CEO Loh Boon Chye also honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award SGX Group (Singapore Exchange) has been named Clearing House of the Year by derivatives-industry publication FOW, while its chief executive officer was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. FOW, a leading provider of data, market intelligence and events for the global futures and options community, announced the winners of its Asia-Pacific Awards on 17 September in Hong Ko…
Singapore · Johor-S’pore SEZ assumes greater relevance as global economy becomes more challenging: Alvin Tan https://bit.ly/4mk1PF7 · Carousell to open second-hand luxury bag store at The Centrepoint https://bit.ly/4gt7qHP · Singapore’s growth can propel earnings strength and its equities: Fullerton Fund Man…
Singapore · Singapore key exports disappoint with 11.3% drop in August as US tariffs take bigger toll https://bit.ly/4prIMLV · MOM says more fresh graduates found jobs in June 2025 than a year ago https://bit.ly/4nzEMas · S’pore firms boost revenue, expand into new markets with Enterprise Singapore’s Scale-U…
Singapore · 14 smaller WTO members, including Singapore, tie up to support open and fair trade https://bit.ly/4n8bxvG · OG terminates Hao Mart’s Taste Orchard lease, premises to be vacated by Dec 31 https://bit.ly/46q7nYY · Asia’s family offices see returns of over 5% in 2025 amid optimism despite market vol…
Singapore · Investors must take greater responsibility for their investment decisions: SGX chairman https://bit.ly/3K3GzWT · S’pore boosts food innovation hub status with FrieslandCampina’s new lab https://bit.ly/3IlcWzB · ST Engineering raises capacity for aircraft engine maintenance and repairs in a…
Singapore · MAS to review rules to ease listed companies’ concerns over sharing their forecasts: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/46efKXm · Late Singapore tycoon’s fortune makes six grandchildren billionaires https://bit.ly/3VgUc7w · CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit’s public offer in China IPO is 535 times sub…
Singapore · Singapore tax revenue rises 10.7% to $88.9 billion amid strong economic growth, consumer spending https://bit.ly/4phOFLF · First active bond ETF to debut on SGX by end-September https://bit.ly/41KZCLI · UOL sells Kinex mall in Tanjong Katong for $375 million https://bit.ly/4nq2ea4 · &…
Singapore · Singapore’s equity market could tap technology to outpace regional rivals: Piyush Gupta https://bit.ly/46cg0WO · Having a longer term outlook allows super rich families to ride out geopolitical risks: Goldman Sachs https://bit.ly/4mdHFwH · Centurion wins shareholder support for Reit listing plan https:…
Singapore · Alibaba slashes stake in SingPost by more than half, ceases to be substantial shareholder https://bit.ly/3I4FYUc · S’pore Q4 hiring outlook falls below global average, but logistics and healthcare buck trend: Poll https://bit.ly/3Ke8Dqk · Jetstar’s exit: How can SIA, Scoot absorb incoming staff w…
Singapore · Johor-S’pore SEZ helps southern state beat economic growth of Singapore, Malaysia: DBS https://bit.ly/4nq7lXV · Aoxin Q&M’s ex-CEO accused of taking $2.7 million via improper loans, sham share deals https://bit.ly/3I2JX3C · SingPost readies for sales and holiday season by adding trucks, deliv…
Singapore · Some online brokers in S’pore cut commissions to zero for US trades amid growing competition https://bit.ly/3HMxykl · Robinhood, AppLovin and Emcor to join S&P 500 in rebalancing of benchmark https://bit.ly/4parGSz · S’pore retail sales rise 4.8%, exceeding expectations https://bit.ly/4nmo1Q0…
- Cross-listing plays key role in PIF strategy to attract foreign investment into Saudi markets - The exchange traded fund was initially launched in Germany, the UK and Italy - Singapore launch “reflects strong global confidence in Saudi economy” PIF is an anchor investor in the SPDR® J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (Acc), which State Street Investment Management cross-listed today on the Singapore Exchange. The …
The Thai Restaurant Association (TRA) is preparing to submit a petition to incoming Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, urging the government to introduce a co-payment scheme to ease living costs for consumers and provide relief for restaurants nationwide. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, President of the TRA, said the association had conducted surveys among restaurant operators and consumers across the country. Since the beginning of the second quarter …
JPMorgan Indonesia said the country’s financial markets remain attractive to foreign investors despite recent protests, underscoring confidence in the government’s ability to maintain stability and respond to public demands. Gioshia Ralie, CEO and Senior Country Officer of JPMorgan Indonesia, said demonstrations in Jakarta and other cities have not significantly dented investor sentiment. “Investors are more mature now and under…
THE Malaysian equity market is entering the final quarter of financial year 2025 with investors bracing for volatility but also sniffing out recovery opportunities in pockets of resilience. Against the backdrop of shifting US trade policy, foreign fund outflows and domestic recalibration, strategists are signalling that the stage is being set for a medium-term upturn – provided global liquidity improves and political stability holds.... …
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law a measure that allows foreigners to lease land in the Philippines for up to 99 years. Republic Act (RA) No. 12252 amends RA No. 7652 or the Investors’ Lease Act by further liberalizing the lease of private lands by foreign investors.... More https://bit.ly/3I8cLrh Via bworldonline.com
Addressing a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) Tran Phu Lu said that Vietnam has strong potential to become a logistics hub, with its 3,260 km coastline, deep-water ports, airports, railways and extensive transport networks. As Vietnam deepens global integration and trade expands, logistics must evolve in line with market strategies and sustainability goals, a…
Singapore and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing the Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The Prime Ministers of both countries witnessed the exchange of the MoU during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official visit to New Delhi on 4 September 2025. Under the MoU, both countries will work with industry partners to develop infrastructure and tech…
Retail sales grew 4.8 per cent year on year in July, rising from June’s revised 2.4 per cent increase, data from the Department of Statistics released on Sept 5 showed. The rise was more than double the median estimate of 2.1 per cent growth from Bloomberg economists.... More https://bit.ly/4nmo1Q0 Via straitstimes.com
DXN Holdings Bhd is acquiring a residential apartment unit at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai from Datuk Lim Siow Jin and Datin Wan Illiyyin Wan Mohd Nazi for RM7.37mil. In a related party transsection, the company told Bursa Malaysia that the objective of the proposed acquisition is to further strengthen DXN’s member engagement and performance-driven reward ecosystem by incorporating the property (in the iconic Burj Khalifa) into the compan…
Swim school Fitness Champs is seeking to raise US$15 million (S$19.3 million) in its initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, the company said on Sept 4. The offering will comprise 3.75 million shares priced at US$4 each – two million shares offered by the company and 1.75 million shares offered by its shareholders..... More https://bit.ly/4mKYwYt Via straitstimes.com
THE Department of Energy (DoE) plans to begin accepting applications for nuclear energy projects by 2026 as part of efforts to introduce nuclear power into the country’s energy mix by 2032. “Although there is uncertainty about the availability of the technology, our target basically is that the Philippines will be ready to accept applications for nuclear projects by 2026,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin told reporters on Wedne…
Malaysian automaker Proton launched its first electric vehicle assembly plant on Sept 4, as the South-east Asian nation looks to boost development of its EV industry. The facility, located in western Perak state’s Automotive High-Tech Valley - Malaysia’s main automaking hub - will have initial annual capacity to produce 20,000 cars. But that could be scaled up to 45,000 units per annum, Proton said in a statement.... More https:/…
Italy is currently Vietnam’s third-largest trading partner in the European Union. In the first seven months of 2025, bilateral trade exceeded 4.3 billion USD, up 5.1% from the same period in 2024. Vietnam’s exports to Italy reached 3.1 billion USD, a 4.5% increase, while imports from Italy stood at 1.2 billion USD, up 6.7%. The potential for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Italy remains vast, offering o…
The data centre sector is making an “outsized” contribution to Singapore’s economy and has created several thousand jobs directly linked to this sector – with above-average wages, said a report by the Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA). The report cited a 2023 study commissioned by Amazon Web Services which found that data centres add more than $2 billion annually to Singapore’s economy – nearly half …
Singapore · Wealth of S’pore’s 50 richest rises 23%; Eduardo Saverin tops Forbes’ list for 3rd year https://bit.ly/4mOK5TB · S’pore swim school Fitness Champs to launch $19.3m IPO on Nasdaq, plans Dubai expansion https://bit.ly/4mKYwYt · Olam, Yangzijiang Financial to replace CapitaLand Asc…
Singapore · Better than feared: S’pore growth forecast raised to 2.4% for 2025; slower growth expected in 2026 https://tinyurl.com/mry5au89 · Caught between giants, S’pore SMEs must speed up globalisation: Vivian Balakrishnan https://tinyurl.com/yp2pfjur · Payments firm KPay aims to double Singapore m…
Singapore · Singapore factory activity picks up as electronics sector outperforms https://tinyurl.com/nhjkw59h · DBS’ plan to buy stake in Malaysia’s Alliance Bank said to have stalled https://tinyurl.com/y8y5vckf · Almost 400,000 Singapore bank customers stow away over S$30 billion under money lock feature …
The integrated resort is outperforming the industry and its growth will augment its leading position The picture for Singapore’s hotel sector in the second quarter was not pretty. However, the sector’s performance in July showed improvement from the year-ago period..... More https://tinyurl.com/mucctwp6 Via businesstimes.com.sg
Singapore · Concerns raised over investment-linked insurance plans as demand for them goes up in S’pore https://tinyurl.com/bdre226n · Cathay Cineplexes closes remaining 4 outlets; patrons caught off guard https://tinyurl.com/bdcs3yy7 · 26 companies, 6 individuals honoured at Singapore Corporate Awards 2025 https:…
Singapore · Closer-to-home jobs under new CDC matching scheme, full roll-out by October https://tinyurl.com/2tsb42xc · ‘How may AI help?’: S’pore firms tap ‘digital humans’ to reach customers, fill manpower gaps https://tinyurl.com/3adz6tyf · Temasek revamp makes sense given the varied capa…
The event offered in-depth insights into export, logistics, branding, cybersecurity and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), while also raising Vietnam’s profile within Western Australia’s business community and opening up prospects for stronger cooperation. A networking event was recently held at the Firehouse Centre in Belmont, Western Australia, to foster connections, share experience and help small and medium-sized en…
Nearly half of Filipino adults remain without a formal bank account despite the country’s rapid shift to digital payments and mobile wallets, according to a new study conducted by Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and Mastercard. The study titled “Inclusion by Design: Building Bridges to Financial Health” showed that 49.8 percent of Filipinos did not own a bank account in 2024, far below the global average of 79 perce…
In the global race for technological supremacy, the advent of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic’s Claude, Perplexity AI and Grok have captured the world’s attention. The hype is undeniable and companies across all sectors are scrambling to integrate these tools into their operations..... More https://tinyurl.com/7az3rd3j Via thestar.com.my
Large listed companies continue to lead efforts The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) have extended the timelines for implementing climate reporting (including external assurance) requirements, to support listed companies and large non-listed companies (Large NLCos) in developing reporting capabilities. All listed companies will continue to report Scope 1 and 2 greenhous…
Singapore · Temasek restructuring, setting up three bodies to manage portfolio segments https://tinyurl.com/mr25yyjw · ‘Like losing a job’: S’pore small business owners hit by axed US tariff exemption on low-value goods https://tinyurl.com/4mjrxsza · More companies in Singapore set to freeze wag…
Singapore · Evonik opens its first Asia speciality chemical alkoxide plant in Singapore, eyes regional expansion https://tinyurl.com/sprfxt37 · New initiatives to help Singapore companies unlock economic value from intellectual property https://tinyurl.com/junmjfnm · Besties with Johor royals: What to know about …
Singapore · Salary, wrong dismissal claims in S’pore up in 2024 amid higher job turnover, more business closures https://tinyurl.com/2s45wtbb · Thomson Medical shares soar 39% on mega JB waterfront project https://tinyurl.com/2s3w849z · MOM seeks public feedback on workplace fairness disputes resolution https://ti…
Singapore · Thomson Medical announces $5.5b project in Johor-S’pore SEZ including 500-bed hospital, hotel https://tinyurl.com/28xc7d8a · Singapore core inflation eases in July as businesses refrain from raising prices on slowing demand https://tinyurl.com/4e2vnca4 · Singapore must prepare for more uncertainty, shi…
Singapore · SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to $3.4 million amid falling revenue, margin squeeze https://tinyurl.com/3xwhc8wk · Temasek-backed Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical said to have filed for Hong Kong IPO https://tinyurl.com/y75bajyj · Success of graduate traineeship scheme will hinge on how em…
In a job where stakes are high, Eugene stands out for keeping things steady with his unhurried, grounded approach. Sipping on his second long black of the day, he speaks about his work at the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in a tone that is disarmingly casual – a striking contrast to the weight of the responsibility his role carries. As the Chief Commercial Officer, Eugene leads major projects under the Energy Connections Office focus…
Coaching is not just applicable to sports teams, but can also be a highly effective way of moulding better leaders in the ever-competitive field of business. That is the view of OCBC’s outgoing group chief executive officer Helen Wong, who noted: “I highly recommend coaching. It opens up so much about the way you learn how to communicate, understand people, and... also helps you to build a network.”..... More https://tinyur…
Singapore · Changi Travel Services cuts 30 staff amid market shifts https://tinyurl.com/3m352ez9 · 8 more active ETFs by JPMorgan Asset Management available to Singapore https://tinyurl.com/585tj7pj · Ex-director at Lee Kim Tah-Woh Hup JV sued over breach of duties relating to CapitaLand project https://tinyurl.com/3b97…
Singapore · Ex-Goldman trader and NUS alumnus Qin Xiao starts Singapore hedge fund, gets $1.3b allocation https://bit.ly/476CScm · SGX wants to woo private companies to list in Singapore, says its head of research https://bit.ly/3JiPR0V · Temasek weighs major overhaul to improve returns https://bit.ly/3Hyvqwk ·&n…
Singapore · Singapore-based Shein weighs China relocation to ease path for Hong Kong IPO: Report https://bit.ly/45BntON · The Projector owes S$1.2 million to creditors; Golden Mile cinema put up for rent https://bit.ly/45GeM62 · Historic Moulmein Road site draws 13 bidders for master tenancy of cluster, with bids for mo…
Singapore · How much are young adults spending? https://bit.ly/3VbGgLG · Jobs, infrastructure and homes at the core of Singapore’s resilience: Economists https://bit.ly/4mjq0nT · New online tools by SkillsFuture Singapore help companies plan and curate staff training https://bit.ly/4mRLiJm · &nb…
Singapore’s key exports dropped more than expected in July, reversing from a rebound in June, as front-loading of orders dissipated towards the end of US President Donald Trump’s tariff pause on Aug 1.Non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) contracted 4.6 per cent in July from a year ago, after a revised 12.9 per cent expansion in June, data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) on Aug 18 showed..... More https://bit.ly/3Jj9xBx Via straits…
