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Singapore companies in Myanmar, Thailand largely unaffected by earthquake
Companies from Singapore that operate in Myanmar and Thailand said that operations have been largely unaffected by the severe earthquake…
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Singapore to Extend Paid Parental Leave with SPL Scheme from April 1
On April 1, Singapore's new Shared Parental vacation (SPL) program will go into effect, allowing qualified working parents of Singaporean…
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More Than 950,000 Households in Singapore to Receive U-Save, S&CC Rebates in April 2025
U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates will be given to over 950,000 Singaporean households residing in Housing and…
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S$800m rail test centre opens, allows trains and rail systems to be tested in Singapore
Trains and rail systems can now be tested in Singapore, with the completion and opening of a new S$800 million test centre in Tuas. Opened…
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Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm IPO
Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility Bhd. is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company readies to…
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Singapore fund inflows surge 167% to S$7.6 billion for 2024: Morningstar
Total net inflows into Singapore-registered funds hit S$7.6 billion for 2024, a surge of 167 per cent from S$2.85 billion in 2023,…
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Cold Storage, Giant in Singapore to focus on ‘superior’ customer service, elevated offerings: buyer Macrovalue
As the acquirer reaps economies of scale from larger import volumes, consumers can expect cheaper prices and a wider range of products in…
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Temasek-backed insurance services firm Specialist Risk Group sets up Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore
London-headquartered Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the formal launch of its Asia-Pacific operations on Tuesday (Mar 25),…
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SGX sees ‘robust’ IPO pipeline as Singapore explores ‘sweet spot’ to draw listings
The Republic could also attract regional firms seeking access to international markets, says the bourse’s head of global sales and…
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Temasek-backed companies should not face obligation to list in Singapore: Chee Hong Tat
COMPANIES should not be obliged to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), said Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Friday (Feb…
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Singapore stocks fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on Friday (Feb 28) as investors reassessed the potential impact of tariffs…
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Why is Singapore raising land betterment charges for non-profit usage?
THE government has raised land betterment charge (LBC) rates on average by 0.1 per cent to nearly 3 per cent for commercial, residential,…
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Genting Malaysia stocks tumble after news of CEO change; Singapore counter holds relatively steady despite heavy trading
GENTING Bhd and Genting Malaysia shares plunged shortly after the market opened on Friday (Feb 28), after news broke on Thursday that Lim…
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Genting Bhd, Genting Malaysia take big tumble after news of CEO change; Genting Singapore edges marginally lower
GENTING Bhd and Genting Malaysia shares plunged shortly after the market opened on Friday (Feb 28), after news broke on Thursday that Lim…
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Singapore hedge fund with 33% gain bets big on Suzuki Motor
Suzuki’s shares have more than doubled since a 2022 low, beating the MSCI world auto benchmark’s 2.9 per cent rise A SINGAPORE-BASED hedge…
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Singapore shares gain ground; STI rises 0.3% despite Yangzijiang Shipbuilding dive
The three local banks show mixed performance, with DBS declining while OCBC and UOB advance SINGAPORE equities climbed on Thursday (Feb…
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Singapore shares fall as company earnings disappoint; STI down 0.2%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 330 to 236, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE stocks…
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Forest City could become cheaper, secondary family office hub to complement Singapore
While the fundamentals are there, it is too early to tell if the zone could become a regional wealth centre MALAYSIA’S Forest City could…
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Singapore shares in the red as regional indices fall; STI retreats 0.3%
Losers beat winners 326 to 234, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities closed Tuesday (Feb 25) in…
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Singapore shares slide on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286 as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities…
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Gold market ructions drive Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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MSS Reveals Singapore may not Experience Cool Weather Despite La Nina's Arrival due to Long-Term Warming
Early in February, the weatherman announced the arrival of La Nina, a meteorological phenomenon that frequently brings rain and colder…
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Singapore: Three Teens Charged for Assaulting, Robbing 16-Year-Old Boy in Yishun
Three teenagers faced charges in court on Friday, February 21, for allegedly robbing and abusing another teen in Yishun. The Singapore…