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Singapore firm rejects US$1 billion Sri Lankan pollution damages
X-Press Feeders has operated the MV X-Press Pearl that sank off Colombo Port in June 2021 after a fire, believed to have been caused by a…
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Singapore car buyers prefer hybrid EVs to fully electric: Deloitte study
This comes as consumers seek to lower fuel costs and emissions without the need to rely on charging infrastructure Consumers in Singapore…
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Singapore stocks slip on Monday as US futures fall; STI down 0.1%
Decliners outnumber advancers 315 to 233 after 1.9 billion shares worth S$1.6 billion change hands Local stocks inched down on Monday (Sep…
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Amazon introduces Whole Foods 365 line to Singapore in brand test
Amazon.com’s Whole Foods Market is taking its house brands to Singapore, a test of how the private-label goods will fare in a market where…
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Singapore: More Than 1,100 Vapes Seized from Car with Modified Seat at Woodlands Checkpoint
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers stopped an attempt to smuggle more than 1,100 vapes into Singapore using a car…
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3 More People Nabbed Over Suspected Fake Bulk Order Scam in Singapore
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced on Friday, September 19, that three more people had been arrested for allegedly participating…
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Two robotaxi groups flag services for Singapore
Two Chinese companies will be partnering local firms to launch robotaxi services in Singapore. Ride-hailing operator Grab announced on…
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Two China firms launch autonomous shuttle services in Singapore
Two Chinese companies said on Saturday (Sep 20) that they will partner local firms to launch autonomous vehicle shuttle services in…
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Singapore reviewing short seller claim against India's Vedanta
The Singapore Police Force replied to Viceroy’s complaint, assigning it a reference number indicating it was reviewing the matter The…
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Stocks to watch: ComfortDelGro, Hongkong Land, Boustead Singapore, Rex International
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Sep 19): ComfortDelGro: The transport…
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Indonesian Man, 49, Gets Jail, Caning for Illegal Swim into Singapore from Batam
A 49-year-old Indonesian man was sentenced to six weeks' jail and three strokes of the cane on Tuesday, September 16. Jamaludin Taipabu,…
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Sri Lankan Woman, 22, Charged in Singapore Court Over Fake SAF Bulk Order Scams
A 22-year-old Sri Lankan woman was charged in court on Wednesday, September 17, in connection with a recent wave of fraudulent bulk orders…
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Citi names banking veteran Lee Lung-Nien as new Singapore country officer and banking head
He will step into the new role on Oct 6, and is the first Singaporean to hold the post in 50 years Citi has appointed Lee Lung-Nien as…
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Singapore fund manager Capital Asia Investments behind multi-million dollar Thai blue-chip deals
Some of these transactions are linked to a politically connected Cambodian tycoon and a prominent Thai businesswoman Singapore-licensed…
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Gunvor hires Singapore specialists as it expands precious metals business into physical trading
Global commodity trading house Gunvor is expanding its precious metals business from trading derivatives into physical metal and has hired…
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Singapore stocks buck regional gains on Friday; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks closed lower on Friday (Sep 12), bucking gains in the region. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 11.58 points…
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Singapore boards are unprepared for future complexities: Piyush Gupta
He notes that the role of the board transcends beyond just being a ‘policeman’; it also needs to be a ‘navigator’ and ‘shepherd’ Many…
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Singapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional trading; STI up 0.2%
On the STI, UOL is the top gainer, up 3.9%; Thai Beverage is the biggest decliner, shedding 1.1% Local stocks tracked overnight gains on…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 1.38%
Auction receives a total of S$15.7 billion in applications for the S$7.8 billion on offer, representing a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.02 The…
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Singapore collects S$88.9 billion in tax revenue in FY2024/25, 10.7% higher than in previous year
The increased collection is driven by robust economic growth and higher consumer spending The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras)…
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Disney Adventure postpones maiden Singapore cruise to March 2026 due to shipbuilding delays
Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) first Asia cruise, Disney Adventure, will not be bringing its magic to Singapore’s shores by December as…
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Chipotle plans Asia debut with stores in Singapore and South Korea
The Mexican-inspired chain has also paired up with local operators for its incursions into Latin America and the Middle East Chipotle…
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Johor fastest-growing South-east Asian data centre hub; Singapore expansion remains ‘constrained’
The city-state’s ‘strict planning controls’ are leading global tech firms to look north: Knight Frank report Johor is the fastest-growing…
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Chinese EVs set to gain share in Singapore as rebates extended
More EV makers from the world’s biggest automobile market are also launching in the city-state Chinese automakers such as BYD look set to…