The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has granted Conditional Approvals to two companies to import a total of 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore. The projects will supply power generated from solar and battery energy storage systems in Johor. The approvals were granted to Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd for a proposed capacity of 300 MW, and Southern Solar Alliance Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian develo…

  Singapore ·       New IP riders attract heightened interest but sales remain muted for some insurers https://bit.ly/3TGTxP8 ·       River Valley patisserie Pantler, known for Japanese-French desserts, to close on Aug 30 https://bit.ly/4fI4AQD ·       Experimental camera-based ERP system records 97.2% average accuracy https://bit.l…

Singapore ·       Parliament affirms amended WP motion on the future of S’pore’s economy https://bit.ly/4w7g2Kk ·       ‘Significant failings in leadership’ identified in Law Society probe: Edwin Tong https://bit.ly/4xnRdv0 ·       Parliament: MPs call for stronger support for workers, debate retrenchment and skil…

Singapore ·       Proposed en bloc changes welcomed by owners, agents; some say 6 months to get mandate too short https://bit.ly/4wrGvTr ·       Besides National Cancer Centre, 11 other MOH projects have undeclared savings: Ong Ye Kung https://bit.ly/4596yn3 ·       Erectile dysfunction drug found in honey product; steroid, laxative foun…

Singapore ·       S’pore factory activity expands in July on AI boom, but supply chain crisis brews due to Iran war https://bit.ly/453ky1C ·       Singdollar to widen gap with regional currencies; stronger currency could weigh on exports: Analysts https://bit.ly/4buX35g ·       GIC, Temasek and MAS face a tougher world, but their l…

Singapore ·       Aidha launches free financial education course, in-person helpdesk for domestic workers in S’pore https://bit.ly/4xaSaGM ·       NDP 2026: Behind the scenes of NDP’s largest-ever lighting production with over 1,600 moving lights https://bit.ly/4x9M3Cy ·       University of the Arts Singapore marks first batc…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) today announced the establishment of the AI-Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce (ACT), an industry-wide initiative to strengthen collective cyber and technology resilience in response to the emerging risks posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models. Bringing together members since May 2026, the Taskforce marks a significant step in the fina…

Singapore ·       Catering company Gourmetz charged over River Valley Primary gastroenteritis incident https://bit.ly/4g3uoqp ·       Refreshed heritage trail in Yishun offers two routes for exploration https://bit.ly/4ftkDBL ·       Two-thirds of buildings here in S’pore now green; sector on track to meet targets set for 2030 http…

Singapore ·       Seven vegetable farms enter wholesale deals under push to keep local farms afloat https://bit.ly/4g4JOtB ·       Four charged over modifying food delivery app to let foreigners work illegally https://bit.ly/45vN0t4 ·       S’pore’s first specialised gym for stroke patients opens, bridging gap between rehab a…

Singapore ·       ABSD changes aside, mega collective sale sites must be priced realistically to attract developers https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg ·       47 cars, including 11 Rolls-Royces, linked to $3b money laundering probe up for closed-bid auction https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg ·       Three social service agencies team up to build tech with $3.9m…

Singapore ·       22 weeks’ jail, $7k fine for man caught with more than 21,000 e-cigarettes and pods in van https://bit.ly/45vXkRL ·       Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies https://bit.ly/4pH80GF ·       Commuters call for review of car ownership policies in transport master plan…

Singapore ·       Tan Boon Liat’s $950m sale adds to en bloc momentum as sellers turn realistic on pricing https://bit.ly/3Tl3lhG ·       Is AI rejecting my job applications even before a human sees them? https://bit.ly/4c1NZ7W ·       6 in 10 Singaporeans are running a second job. It’s called home https://bit.ly/4fWWMug &mid…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cybersecurity Cooperation and Digital Fraud Protection. The MoU formalises and expands the ongoing collaboration between MAS and BOT to strengthen cyber resilience and combat digital fraud across their respective financial sectors.The MoU reflects the growing importance of close regulatory coordination in addressing increasingly …

Singapore ·       Global founder network Endeavor launches Singapore hub to spark ‘multiplier effect’ https://bit.ly/4pKIKPN ·       MBS profit falls 10.3% to $890 million in Q2, remains bright spot for Las Vegas Sands https://bit.ly/4fgo26O ·       Singapore’s core inflation edges up to 1.6% in June, slightly lower tha…

Singapore ·       Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again https://bit.ly/4wh7PnN ·       Designing buildings with maintenance features can help cut upkeep, manpower costs: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4wWGZBx ·       Ministry of Trade and Industry to be renamed Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry https://bit.ly/4vN…

Singapore ·       ‘Online shopping is not for us’: Shoppers lament Metro’s planned Paragon, Causeway Point exit https://bit.ly/44C7Gzk ·       Singapore investors can now gain access to Grab, Sea and SpaceX on SGX https://bit.ly/4wYcr2k ·       Professional Services Centre network set up to help Singapore firms expand i…

Singapore ·       Metro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expire https://bit.ly/4pAHOxw ·       Singapore Airlines responds to shareholder questions on Air India, KrisFlyer app issues https://bit.ly/4fagH7l ·       Singapore’s AI-powered growth masks economic risks from Iran war and US tariffs https…

Singapore ·       AI demand drives Singapore GDP but Q2 growth eases; global chipmakers hit hard https://bit.ly/3RKhEM3 ·       More ships to call at S’pore? How the Iran war, tariffs are reshaping global sea trade https://bit.ly/4yuowh3 ·       How getting burned by penny stocks in uni taught Maybank managing director to invest pr…

  Growing network of partners supports healthy digital habits among parents, youths and children   As more of daily life moves online, helping families build healthy digital habits has become an increasingly important part of the national Digital for Life (DfL) movement. Since its launch in 2021, the movement has tripled its reach, benefiting over 870,000 Singaporeans through ground-up initiatives that strengthen digital literacy, incl…

Singapore ·       RTS Link to spur S’poreans to spend $1 billion more in JB a year: Study https://bit.ly/4flgWg7 ·       Trading pricey S’pore stocks gets cheaper from Oct 5: What you need to know https://bit.ly/457cpJk ·       Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B …

Singapore ·       Pest management workers to benefit from pay rise under Progressive Wage Model https://bit.ly/44wbUbK ·       Crystal Jade to close Suntec City outlet from July 16 after shutting Hillion Mall outlet earlier in 2026 https://bit.ly/4fiUhRs ·       DBS targets $1 trillion in wealth assets by 2030, banks on AI and 600 new hi…

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…