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Barging blindly into Singapore’s construction boom could be a bust for some investors
Those dipping their toes in now are no longer buying the boom, but betting that these companies can manage their costs FOR years,…
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Singapore’s GIC pulls US$250 million from hedge fund Jain Global: sources
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has pulled cash from Jain Global, roughly 18 months after backing one of the biggest startups in…
Business
Inside Singapore’s largest silver vault: How is the metal stored and handled?
It’s not just gold; interest in silver has also picked up among investors here and globally. The white metal’s price crossed US$100 per…
Business
Singapore’s payments sector raises over US$319 million in funding for 9M 2025
This surpasses combined fintech funding of US$104 million for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam Investment in…
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Singapore’s digital payments set to hit US$113.7 billion by 2030, cementing regional lead
Gen Z and millennial consumers are driving the shift towards cashless transactions in the city-state Digital payments in Singapore are…
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Sony, Singapore’s GIC to invest US$2 billion in music catalogues
The joint venture will give the Japanese entertainment company funds to build up its portfolio of songs Sony Group and Singapore’s GIC…
Fashion
Endangered Pig-Nosed Turtle Found Stranded on Singapore's Changi Beach
What began as a routine beach clean-up turned into an unexpected wildlife discovery when a group of children found a turtle on the shores…
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Floating rates are back on the radar, but fixed mortgages still rule Singapore’s home loans
After several years of rate volatility, many borrowers are placing greater emphasis on certainty Interest in floating-rate home loans is…
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Singapore’s small and mid-caps: Investors hunt for ‘hidden gems’ as analysts eye privatisation candidates, structural plays
The hunt for Singapore’s next top market darling in the small and mid-cap (SMID) space is shifting gears. SMID stocks are poised for…
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Two Men Arrested Over Coffeeshop Housebreaking at Singapore's Circuit Road
Two men aged 40 and 67 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft at a coffeeshop along…
Business
Inside Singapore’s AI bootcamp to retrain 35,000 bankers
The Government is working hand in glove with the country’s largest banks to teach new technology skills Kelvin Chiang knew the five…
Fashion
From Eggslut to 1880: Despite 2025's closures, Singapore's retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking, say observers
Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say…
Fashion
Fujian gang, Prince Group money laundering incidents unlikely to dent Singapore’s appeal as wealth hub
MAS likely to go ahead with simplifying SFO tax incentive framework in face of rising competition Singapore has risen to become one of the…
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Singapore's Indo-Pacific Policy Stands at a Crossroads
Over Okinawa, Japan, a radar lock by a Chinese jet on a Japanese fighter plane has reminded Indo-Pacific nations that the new era of…
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Japanese yen, ringgit, US, Australian dollar driving Singapore's currency buying frenzy
YouTrip’s 2025 conversion volumes jump over 70%; its peers also report surge in business As foreign exchange rates vacillated in 2025 amid…
Business
Rebate cuts won’t hurt Singapore’s momentum as South-east Asia’s top EV market in 2026
The Republic’s EV take-up is expected to rise due to a continued price advantage and new benefits for electric heavy vehicles The…
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Analysts upbeat on Singapore’s office Reits, naming one ‘uniquely positioned’ to tap rental upside
The coming year is looking promising for office Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits), said analysts. The sector has begun to…
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Aster invests US$155 million to expand Singapore’s Bukom refinery capacity
Aster Chemicals and Energy said on Tuesday (Dec 9) that it has invested US$155 million in rejuvenation projects at its Bukom refining…
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Singapore’s SGX mulls bid for Cboe Australia, AFR reports
Australia’s financial regulator is working closely with the parent company to find a suitable buyer Singapore’s stock exchange is…
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Singapore’s benchmark index STI rises for the sixth day, up 0.4%
Across the broader market, decliners beat gainers 297 to 275, after 1.3 billion securities valued at more than S$1.4 billion are…
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Singapore’s benchmark STI rises for the sixth day, up 0.4%
Across the broader market, decliners beat gainers 297 to 275, after 1.3 billion securities valued at more than S$1.4 billion are…
Business
Singapore’s YouTrip enters Australian market
Singapore-based multi-currency wallet YouTrip has launched operations in Australia, marking the fintech company’s first geographic…
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Singapore's President Tharman Set to Make Maiden State Visit to Mexico
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a state visit to Mexico from November 30 to December 3, the Ministry of Foreign…
Business
Singapore’s equity market push could spark re-rating for small- and mid-caps: fund managers
Many companies in this segment historically have depressed valuations despite having attractive fundamentals Singapore’s 240 small- and…