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Singapore, Malaysia markets rise; South Korea stocks slump 3% as Trump sets new tariff rates
Singapore stocks opened slightly up on Friday (Aug 1), while Malaysia markets jumped and Taiwan slumped, following the announcement of US…
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Singapore, Malaysia markets rise; Taiwan drops 1.6% as Trump sets new tariff rates
Singapore stocks opened slightly up on Friday (Aug 1), while Malaysia markets jumped and Taiwan slumped, following the announcement of US…
Culture
US tariffs’ direct impact on Singapore ‘contained’, but semiconductors and pharmaceuticals still under threat: analysts
The direct downside impact of US tariffs on Singapore’s economy should be “contained”, but threats from sectoral tariffs against…
Business
Lian Huat Building in Tras Street fetches S$90 million, among latest sub-S$100 million Singapore deals
Sub-S$100 million commercial properties continue to be in demand by property investors. Lian Huat Building, an 11-storey freehold…
Business
Singapore shares dragged by Singtel, Seatrium declines; STI down 1.1%
Local stocks declined for the fifth straight session on Thursday (Jul 31), amid heavy selling in index heavyweights Singtel and Seatrium.…
Business
Pelita Air to start flying between Jakarta, Singapore from Aug 18
The Jakarta-Singapore route is the eighth-busiest international route in the world in 2024 Indonesian carrier Pelita Air will be…
Business
Singapore gold investment soars 37% to 2.2 tonnes in Q2 while jewellery demand wanes
Investment appetite for gold remains strong in Singapore, with 2.2 tonnes of gold bars and coins purchased in the second quarter of 2025,…
Business
Singapore, Asia equities with high yields, growth potential focus of JPMAM’s MAS EQDP fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
Singapore shares down for fourth session; STI dips 0.2%
Local stocks slipped for the fourth straight session on Wednesday (Jul 30), logging their longest losing streak in five weeks, as…
Business
US ETF outperforming S&P 500 becomes substantial shareholder in Rex, has stakes in 30 Singapore stocks
A US-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) has recently become a substantial shareholder of Rex International after raising its stake in the…
Lifestyle
STB inks MOU with IndiGo to boost business, leisure travel from India to Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and India’s biggest airline IndiGo announced a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday…
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Seatrium to pay over S$240 million to Brazilian, Singapore authorities over corruption offences
Seatrium is putting a long-running corruption case behind it with the payment of financial penalties of more than S$240 million to the…
Business
HPL says no certainties in ongoing discussions to redevelop Forum The Shopping Mall, voco Orchard Singapore
Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) has clarified that it is still in discussions with parties over the redevelopment of Forum The Shopping…
Business
Singapore shares fall for third session; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks dipped for the third straight session on Tuesday (Jul 29), with more losers than gainers, with heavy selling in Singapore…
Culture
The greenback strengthens against Singapore dollar, reverses broad weakening trend this year
The US dollar (USD) has climbed nearly 1.5 per cent in the past six days, reversing a downward trend that has persisted for much of this…
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US dollar strengthens against Singapore dollar, reverses broad weakening trend this year
The US dollar has climbed nearly 1.5 per cent in the past six days, reversing a downward trend that has persisted for much of this year.…
Business
Singapore shares fall amid mixed regional showing on Monday; STI down 0.5%
Local stocks fell for the second straight session on Monday (Jul 28) amid a mixed performance by Asian bourses, as optimism over…
Business
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Singapore Airlines, Raffles Medical, AEM Holdings
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 28): OCBC: OCBC subsidiary Great…
Business
Singapore eyes breakthrough in landmark regional clean-power deal by October: EMA chief
The Republic hopes that talks on how to charge for clean electricity flowing across four South-east Asian nations could be finalised by…
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Singapore: Two Men Arrested for Series of Loan Shark Harassment Cases Within 10 Hours
Two men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested for their suspected involvement in a series of loan shark harassment cases. The Singapore Police…
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DayOne breaks ground on first Singapore data centre to trial hydrogen-based power generation
It also signs power purchase agreement with Sembcorp Power, by which facility will be fully powered by renewable energy DayOne Data…
Culture
Singapore shows readiness for nuclear power, could collaborate with Asean countries: IAEA chief
Singapore has the potential to embark on nuclear power in the coming years, possibly in cooperation with other Asean countries, said the…
Business
The rise and fall of New Silk Road, one of the longest-running hedge funds in Singapore
Investment management firm New Silk Road announced earlier in July that it will be closing its doors after a 16-year run in Asia. Based in…
Business
Sri Lanka orders Singapore shipowner to pay US$1 billion over marine disaster
The shipping firm initially paid US$7.85 million for the immediate cleanup and as compensation for fishermen who were deprived of their…