Singapore ·       AI-driven earnings growth, rising gold prices: Banks’ top market themes for second half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4vPdaSB ·       Defamation suit against Bloomberg, reporter to protect standing of offices: Shanmugam, Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4ylDCWh ·       Cop jailed over false work permit application to raise fu…

Singapore ·       Dyson’s new $129 portable fan is beating the heat – and sales expectations https://bit.ly/4vl6meV ·       DBS crosses $200 billion in market capitalisation as earnings optimism drives Singapore bank rally https://bit.ly/4h4W3bu ·       Malaysia tops S-E Asia’s IPO market in first half of 2026, Singapor…

Singapore ·       S’pore banks hit record highs, DBS tops $70 for the first time https://bit.ly/3TcqQJu ·       50 cents a day: Arki Finance CEO saved his allowance to buy his mum a watch https://bit.ly/4piuu0y ·       Caught by IRAS: Doctor earned millions but reported monthly salaries of $5k and $6k https://bit.ly/4fagH7l https:/…

A novel RNA-based molecular tool offers an innovative way to detect, amplify and respond to genetic signals within cells with unprecedented modularity. Imagine if we could design tiny biological machines that could not only spot genetic disease markers inside our cells but also activate a solution to the problem. A first-in-class RNA-based molecular tool named UNBAR (UNlocked by Activating RNA) might just enable that prospect, offering researc…

Singapore ·       DBS shares cross $70 mark for the first time as STI soars to new high https://bit.ly/4f5MAhk ·       MAS consults public on regulatory amendments to allow wider retail access to more fund products https://bit.ly/4y9gvOF ·       IHH hospitals in India, Singapore saw fewer patients from Middle East due to war https://bit.…

Singapore ·       Temasek portfolio value grows $49b to record $518b, delivering 20-year shareholder return of 6.8% https://bit.ly/3SQrNqO ·       Foundation Healthcare closes 7.9% below IPO price on SGX debut despite stabilisation support https://bit.ly/4ytg4Pt ·       Supermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart faces fifth High Court lawsu…

Singapore ·       Singapore tops list of most expensive cities for the rich for 4th year running https://bit.ly/4vLfHh7 ·       Singapore steps up push to be Asia’s risk management hub with new corporate structure for insurance https://bit.ly/4paeCwY ·       SMU launches capital markets initiative to help tackle poor stock market v…

  Talks to cover cooperation defence, ports and critical minerals Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia is expected to result in new orders for Brahmos and Astra missiles, sources said. As a part of three nation official visit, Modi reached Jakarta last evening.....

Singapore ·       Singapore retail sales grow for fourth straight month but at slower pace https://bit.ly/3R29Wwp ·       No more US Fed hints: How Warsh could change the way Singapore analysts read markets https://bit.ly/4eYV6ip ·       World Cup fever: After-hours matches leave Singapore bars, restaurants on the bench https://bit.ly/4v…

  Singapore ·       SGX on course for bumper crop of IPOs, yen on a roller coaster https://bit.ly/4ykRHTY ·       Construction engineering firm Metrocon eyes SGX listing through Hatten Land takeover https://bit.ly/4gn5mDs ·       Ohmyhome restructuring: ‘Business as usual’, but owners owe shareholders an explanation http…

And why they stand in the way of business opportunities and growth  Many MSMEs invest heavily in building products, winning customers and growing their market presence. Yet some of the biggest threats to their business do not come from competitors with deeper pockets, but from misconceptions about intellectual property (IP).  During the launch of the four-month IP Management Clinic Mentoring Program, held by the Intellectual Property Of…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with leading financial institutions and FinTechs, today published an industry white paper on developing safeguards for AI agents in Finance. Titled “Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime (SAFR) ”, the paper proposes an industry-developed framework that enables AI agents in financial services to carry out financial tasks safely, securely and reliably. SAFR is developed under MAS&r…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with leading financial institutions and FinTechs, today published an industry white paper on developing safeguards for AI agents in Finance. Titled “Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime (SAFR) ”, the paper proposes an industry-developed framework that enables AI agents in financial services to carry out financial tasks safely, securely and reliably. SAFR is developed under MAS&r…

Singapore ·       Cotton On shuts Velocity store, with Nex outlet to close too as leases expire https://bit.ly/4wrFWJG ·       Singapore factory activity stays in growth mode despite simmering supply constraints https://bit.ly/3RgNK1N ·       Soon Su Lin to step down as Frasers Property Singapore CEO; Tan Wee Hsien named successor https:…

Singapore ·       Singapore’s US-dollar millionaires rise to 244,000 as global personal wealth hits record high: UBS https://bit.ly/4xTtbsV ·       Singtel CEO’s FY2026 pay falls 17% to $6.8m after network outages https://bit.ly/3TanM0m ·       Over 50 million scam calls and SMSes blocked by Singtel each month in FY2026: Repo…

Singapore ·       HarbourFront Centre’s closure on July 27 marks end of an era for some tenants, mallgoers https://bit.ly/4eS05Be ·       Singapore Airlines increased number of female pilots by 25% over past five years https://bit.ly/4gHE8aE ·       Golden Mile Tower cinema space launched for sale with $31 million guide price https…

Singapore ·       SIA shares jump amid Iran peace talks, World Cup fever but rebound could be temporary https://bit.ly/44wuRLg ·       Malaysian ringgit expected to weaken further against Singdollar in 2026 https://bit.ly/4wg49m6 ·       Jobless woman stuck with company directorships she cannot legally quit https://bit.ly/4eB7aHH ·…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that a Future of Finance Institute (FFI) will be established to accelerate the adoption of new financial technologies and catalyse innovation in the financial sector. FFI will initially focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Tokenisation, and help connect the financial and technology ecosystems and provide shared resources and expertise needed to promote broad-based adoption of these te…

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer increases its stake in the India unit as it expands iPhone production and accelerates investments in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has said that its subsidiary, Foxconn Singapore, acquired around 351.73 million common shares in its India subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Ltd, for $37.2 million, according to a stock exchange filing...…

Singapore ·       PayNow users to get unified QR payment experience with proposed upgrades https://bit.ly/4waUInP ·       ATMs, cashpoints will be closer to home as Singapore banks expand support for seniors https://bit.ly/4aSRtcp ·       Singapore Airlines CEO’s pay package rises to $9.7m as revenue hits record $20.5b https://bit.…

Singapore ·       Recent layoffs at e-commerce firms like Lazada reflect sector’s maturation, not decline: Analysts https://bit.ly/4vtsuoe ·       StarHub deputy CEO Matthew Williams to succeed Nikhil Eapen as chief executive https://bit.ly/4vNrNGR ·       Singapore semiconductor firms ramp up US presence to capitalise on AI boom h…

Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter services across East and Southeast Asia. The air cargo carrier is boosting freighter flight frequencies and destinations in response to growing demand to seamlessly connect emerging and established manufacturing hubs across East and Southeast Asia with high demand markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. An important facilitator of international trade, …

  Singapore ·       Singapore Lazada cuts 5% of South-east Asia workforce, including roles in Singapore https://bit.ly/3QiU4FL ·       Lazada joins growing list of firms cutting jobs in Singapore. Here are the others https://bit.ly/4xRwssH ·       Singapore’s core inflation holds steady in May, but prices could climb https://b…

Singapore ·       Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report https://bit.ly/4vpeagB ·       Course enrolments soar as AI fever grips Singapore https://bit.ly/4gFeXW2 ·       M1-Simba deal collapse: A setback for consolidation, but not necessarily for Keppel or consumers https://bit.ly/4uOIAaS · &nb…

Singapore ·       SpaceX frenzy draws strong interest from S’pore retail investors, but not at cost of local equities https://bit.ly/4fU55aM ·       Electricity tariff to rise significantly from July despite Iran deal: EMA https://bit.ly/4xB501V ·       The fine print in insurance policy nobody reads until it matters https://bit.ly…

Singapore ·       Electricity tariff to rise significantly from July despite Iran deal: EMA https://bit.ly/4xB501V ·       Income to sell digital insurance platform Hive to Singapore fintech firm Embed Financial Group https://bit.ly/4vUhtfz ·       CSE Global says dispute between chairman and director ‘has not materially affected b…

Singapore ·       Economists lower Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5% from 3.6%: MAS survey https://bit.ly/4uHJuWM ·       Singapore’s key exports surge 38.4% in May, biggest jump since 2003 on strong AI-related demand https://bit.ly/4xC1Qek ·       What to do if AI is taking over entry-level tasks https://bit.ly/4fMQ5eN &m…

Singapore ·       ‘They said I had to appear in court’: How scammers exploit fear, urgency to target victims https://bit.ly/4xx5K8v ·       Phishing scam victim loses $3,456 claim against bank after failing to act on notification alerts https://bit.ly/4xDo2oI ·       Always on guard: He protects celebs, VIPs and million-…

Singapore ·       Singapore stock market gets a boost from US-Iran peace deal https://bit.ly/4uHrwUi ·       More retrenchments in Singapore in Q1 2026 as job vacancies drop https://bit.ly/4xwXBkn ·       MAS to offer gold vaulting services to foreign central banks from October https://bit.ly/43BEfgo ·     …

Singapore ·       Chips still king of S’pore exports amid non-tech upswing in Asia https://bit.ly/4ovw6U7 ·       Travelling soon? Find out where the Singapore dollar stretches the furthest in Asia https://bit.ly/4emcHjJ ·       $92m mansion sale to Singapore citizen among Hong Kong’s largest property deals in 2026 https://bi…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the revised framework for Single Family Offices (SFOs) will take effect on 15 June 2026. The revised framework provides a simple, streamlined process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore, whilst enhancing overall monitoring of SFOs. The framework is structure-agnostic, thereby facilitating a straight through class exemption from licensing for all qualifying SFOs operating in S…

Singapore ·       DBS to launch gold in the form of digital tokens for retail customers https://bit.ly/4vMRbMu ·       JPMorgan doubles private bankers in Singapore team to over 50: Sources https://bit.ly/43wkuGV ·       Citibank Singapore to expand offerings for wealthy clients, tap AI as competition heats up https://bit.ly/4vMRwyK &mid…

Singapore ·       Programme for Income Insurance shareholders to sell shares relaunched https://bit.ly/3QtIU0K ·       Semicon giant Applied Materials opens $600m Singapore plant, adds 1,000 jobs amid AI chip boom https://bit.ly/4vFTSze ·       Sea’s Shopee cuts hundreds of developer jobs in pivot to AI https://bit.ly/3S38sCk &midd…

Singapore ·       SingPost to roll out islandwide mail and small parcel pick-up from HDB, condo letterboxes https://bit.ly/4e0NXyR ·       SpaceX’s $2.25 trillion IPO is set for lift-off: Can Singapore investors buy in? https://bit.ly/4x9Uleu ·       Bombardier to expand private jet service hub in Singapore and hire over 200 new st…

Singapore ·       Singapore companies dialling back hiring, but willing to pay higher wages for AI, soft skills https://bit.ly/4g8taKY ·       Young Singaporeans build internship, entry-level job trackers to close opportunity gap https://bit.ly/43k4yYj ·       OCBC to offer physical gold trading and storage to wealthy clients, institutio…

Singapore ·       Singapore investors keep funds with Moomoo, Tiger Brokers, Longbridge amid China curbs https://bit.ly/3PM39Xl ·       JustCo CEO buys shares weeks after IPO as stock trades below issue price https://bit.ly/43SPvVs ·       Uptick in S’pore retail sales extends into April as spending holds up amid Middle East crisis…

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed on 25 May 2026 by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Soren Toft, Chief Executive Officer of MSC. The MOU underscores the shared commitment of MPA and MSC to foster a su…

Singapore ·       New Trump tariff of 12.5% would cover one-third of Singapore exports to the US: MTI https://bit.ly/43c14Hh ·       Co-living and wellness spaces set to transform former MHA and British spy HQ site in Tanglin https://bit.ly/4vswdSC ·       From nicknames to masked names: How to know if you’re paying the right perso…

Singapore ·       Geopolitics has changed how Temasek invests, says chairman Teo Chee Hean https://bit.ly/4x2MrU9 ·       Decade-high dividend for Income shareholders: Key takeaways from insurer’s 2026 AGM https://bit.ly/3Q6b6GG ·       Singapore could face 12.5% US tariff after forced labour trade probe https://bit.ly/4vpM7ND &mid…

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in partnership with ACLEDA Bank Plc. has announced the launch of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia through KHQR, Cambodia’s national QR code. The launch was marked by a formal ceremony held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, attended by H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC); and repre…

Singapore ·       Mapletree bets big on warehouses, logistics parks across Asia to boost growthhttps://bit.ly/4vpjaRR ·       Private jet operators turn to ‘jetpooling’ and higher altitudes to combat surge in fuel costs https://bit.ly/4vqJyLj ·       More buzz around EVs, alternative energy sources due to Iran war: OCBC chief…

Singapore ·       DBS to open 2 new wealth centres in Singapore by end-2027 to better serve affluent customers https://bit.ly/4nYEqeQ ·       SATS jumps after record $6 billion revenue, while Mary Chia reports a loss due to leaner sales https://bit.ly/4u9jAuR ·       Feeling poor despite a decent salary https://bit.ly/3PYxkdH ·&nb…

Singapore ·       SATS jumps after record $6 billion revenue, while Mary Chia reports a loss due to leaner sales https://bit.ly/4u9jAuR ·       From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions https://bit.ly/43qFgrz ·       Osim founder Ron Sim drops legal claims against Trek 2000 after new in…

Singapore ·       Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM https://bit.ly/4dCjyqq ·       Singtel share slide: What should you do with your special discounted shares? https://bit.ly/431NdTF ·       Memory chipmaker Micron says AI boom is here to stay as it ramps up Singapore investment https://bit.ly…

  Singapore ·       S’pore manufacturing output rises in April, driven by AI-related tailwinds https://bit.ly/49nKnfn ·       Competing on value, not cost: Why Singapore appeals to German manufacturers https://bit.ly/4nY4E1g ·       Food delivery platform WhyQ brings AI into its corporate catering niche https://bit.ly/4dRvELa …

Singapore ·       What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore? https://bit.ly/4aaBYfv ·       More digital and AI tools for local retailers to train staff, improve operations and revenue https://bit.ly/49PQb1m ·       From overspending to business failures: Why more people end up bankrupt in Singapore https://bi…

Singapore ·       High Court raps UOB over inconsistent legal positions on late mortgage payment charges https://bit.ly/4uBd3dm ·       Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom https://bit.ly/4nM0ppr ·       Singapore to shorten time for the rich to open private banking account as part of wealth push htt…

Singapore ·       SGX RegCo sets limit to cure period for suspended companies https://bit.ly/4f04J1U ·       AI becoming as vital as water, power: Chief of S’pore chip testing firm with 450% share surge in 2026 https://bit.ly/4vs7kXx ·       Telco tumult: Simba acquisition of M1 collapses; Singtel shares slide as S’pore busin…