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Singapore bets on K-pop’s soft power for long-term tourism and branding gains
Upcoming BTS concerts expected to lift tourism, though economic impact may be shy of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour effect Exclusive concert…
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Singapore, Asia markets bleed as Wall Street rout deepens; YZJ Shipbuilding sinks 5.6%
Shipbuilder’s shares likely affected by a drop in Maersk earnings, potential layoffs Asian markets took a beating at their open on Friday…
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Singapore, Asia markets mostly down at midday after Wall Street rout; YZJ Shipbuilding sinks 5.6%
Shipbuilder’s shares likely affected by a drop in Maersk earnings, potential layoffs Asian markets took a beating at their open on Friday…
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Singapore, Asia markets mostly down after Wall Street tech rout
Asian markets largely ended the week in the red on Friday (Feb 6), taking the cue from the US markets on Thursday where tech stocks and…
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Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns The three local banks may be nearing…
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Singapore Retains Top Spot as Vietnam's Leading Foreign Investor for 2026
Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape has opened the year on a high note, with realized capital demonstrating significant…
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Ex-Actor Ian Fang to be Deported, Barred from Singapore After Serving Jail Term for Sexual Crimes
Former local actor Ian Fang will be deported from Singapore and permanently barred from re-entry following the revocation of his Permanent…
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Singapore LTA to Suspend Parking Certificate Requirement for Trailers from Feb 6 for Two Years
The requirement for trailers to hold a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) will be suspended for a two-year trial period starting February…
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Singapore: Flash Flood Risk Prompts Advisory to Avoid Parts of Jurong West
Singapore commuters have been advised to steer clear of parts of Jurong West on Thursday, February 5, due to the risk of flash floods amid…
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Singapore Navy Steps up Monitoring After Crocodile Spotted Near Changi Naval Base
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has increased surveillance measures after a crocodile was detected in waters near Changi Naval Base.…
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Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second-half of 2026
Singapore’s Aster Chemicals and Energy expects to complete several projects in the second half of this year to raise its refining capacity…
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Apac economies that gained from AI boom like Taiwan, Singapore drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea, China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the artificial…
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Apac economies like Taiwan, Singapore that gained from AI boom drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea and China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the…
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AI boom lifts outbound travel as Singapore, Apac economies ride gains abroad
Japan, South Korea and China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific markets exposed to the artificial…
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AI boom lifts outbound travel as Singapore, Apac economies splurge abroad
Japan, South Korea and China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific markets exposed to the artificial…
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Singapore Tightens Health Monitoring for Migrant Workers Arriving from West Bengal Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak
Singapore has stepped up precautionary health measures for newly arrived migrant workers who have travelled to India's West Bengal state,…
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About 650 Cyclists Fined in Singapore for Traffic Violations in Last Six Months of 2025
About 650 cyclists were issued summonses in the last six months of 2025 for flouting traffic rules, as the police stepped up enforcement…
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Singapore stocks continue record run on Wednesday; STI up 0.4 per cent
Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), with the local bourse closing at a record high for the second straight session. The…
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Singapore stocks continue record run on Wednesday; STI up 0.4%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), with the local bourse closing at a record high for the second straight session. The…
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Singapore: 71-Year-Old Woman Fined for Repeat Offences of Feeding Pigeons After Prior Conviction
A 71-year-old Singaporean woman who continued feeding wild pigeons despite earlier fines and repeated warnings has been fined S$3,200…
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Boeing 777X delays impact Singapore Airlines
SIA might have chosen Airbus for its freighter fleet due to the delays, says Boeing VP of commercial marketing Boeing on Wednesday (Feb 4)…
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Hongkong Land jumps 5% briefly to 10-year high on Singapore private fund launch
Counter gives up some gains later in the morning; new fund includes company’s stakes in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2, Marina…
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Hongkong Land closes 0.6% lower after hitting 10-year intraday high on Singapore private fund launch
New fund includes company’s stakes in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2, Marina Bay Link Mall and One Raffles Quay Shares of…
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More risk-taking and entrepreneurship now, but Singapore mindsets must change further
Academics and market watchers call for bolder policy design, and for moves to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to start earlier The…