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China’s Baidu eyes robotaxi expansion to Singapore and Malaysia
The development comes as Tesla prepares to launch its Cybercab robotaxi network within days Baidu is planning to launch its Apollo Go…
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Singapore shares end Friday in the red amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks ended lower on Friday (Jun 20), amid a mixed regional performance and growing concerns over a possible US military strike on…
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HSBC names new Head of Wealth and Premier Solutions for Singapore
HSBC announced on Friday (Jun 20) that it has appointed Ishan Sarkar as the bank’s new head of wealth and premier solutions (WPS). He will…
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Singapore stocks sink on Thursday after Powell signals higher inflation; STI down 0.7%
Local shares fell for a second consecutive session on Thursday (Jun 19), after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned of…
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Chevron seeks buyers for 50% stake in Singapore refinery: sources
US oil major Chevron has sought non-binding bids for the sale of its 50 per cent stake in Singapore Refining Company (SRC), including from…
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Standard Chartered cuts jobs in Singapore; moves them to India: Finance jobs portal
Dozens of staff at Standard Chartered have reportedly been laid off in Singapore in a fresh round of job cuts by the London-based bank.…
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Singapore shares dip ahead of Fed decision; STI down 0.3%
Stocks on the local bourse fell on Wednesday (Jun 18), tracking the mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US…
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BlackRock launches absolute return hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong
BlackRock has launched an Asia-Pacific-focused hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong, the world’s largest asset…
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Competition watchdog flags Agoda’s Singapore website, mobile app for potentially misleading features
Singapore’s competition watchdog has raised concerns with Agoda over several design features on its Singapore website and mobile…
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No need for travel e-SIM or roaming: Singapore telcos offer generous cross-border data bundles
More local telcos are offering “borderless” mobile plans at record low prices to woo an increasing number of globetrotting consumers. Such…
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The low-cost carriers that have taken to Singapore skies
News of the impending shutdown of Jetstar Asia, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, has sent shockwaves through the aviation sector.…
Business
Google Cloud and Digital Industry Singapore launch programme to spearhead AI development among companies
Digitally-mature companies keen on doing more in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) will now have the opportunity to tap a new…
Business
Singapore shares fall on Friday amid Middle East tensions; STI down 0.3%
Dip mirrors loss in global equity markets on fears Israel’s strikes on Iran could stoke wider regional conflict Local stocks ended lower…
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Unagi specialist Man Man’s Singapore operator sinks into red less than a year after listing
Japanese food and beverage (F&B) operator Food Innovators Holdings (FIH) posted a net loss of S$4.1 million for FY2025 ended Feb 28, in a…
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Singapore Airlines tumbles 2.1% after Air India plane crash
SIA holds a 25.1% stake following a merger of its full-service airline Vistara with the Indian national carrier Shares of Singapore…
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Boustead Singapore reviews assets for potential sale to Reit for listing
No certainty that any transaction will materialise as a result of this process, says the engineering and technology group Boustead…
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Singapore: 68-Year-Old Driver Arrested Following Woman's Death in Accident Near Kallang MRT Station
An 85-year-old female pedestrian died in an accident involving a Comfort taxi near Kallang MRT station on Tuesday, June 10. The police…
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Singapore shares rise as trade tensions between China and US ease; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 252 to 236 as 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.2 billion change hands Singapore stocks rose…
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Singapore needs to embrace Bitcoin to maintain status as financial hub: Jeremy Tan
Singapore needs to welcome Bitcoin-related businesses to maintain its status as a global financial hub, said retired businessman Jeremy…
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Ant unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore: sources
Jack Ma-backed Ant Group’s international unit is planning to apply for stablecoin licences in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to people…
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Singapore: 46-Year-Old Man Arrested for Online Sale of Counterfeit Goods Worth S$141K
A 46-year-old man was arrested on for his suspected involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods. In a press release, the Singapore…
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2 Women Arrested in Singapore for Loanshark Harassment Activities
Two women, aged 20 and 24, were arrested on Tuesday, June 10, for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. The…
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Singapore shares buck regional trend to close lower; STI falls 0.4%
Local stocks fell for the second straight day on Wednesday (Jun 11), bucking the gains in most Asian markets as investors are concerned…
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Singapore stocks snap 5-day winning streak on Tuesday; STI down 0.1%
Local stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jun 10), ending five straight days of gains amid concerns that the US-China trade talks may not be…