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Singapore stocks open in the green; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks opened higher on Monday (Dec 2), following gains in Asia as markets enter a seasonally strong period. The benchmark…
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Singapore stocks close up 0.3%, tracking strong gains in Asia on positive China data
heightened tension to ultimately provide fuel for two multi-year trends benefiting Singapore: FDI and wealth inflows. SINGAPORE stocks…
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Voice of citizenship from a stable country louder in Singapore expats
In an increasingly interconnected world, having the right tools to expand horizons is key to long-term success. Singapore has long been…
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Singapore shares open lower on Friday; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks were trading in negative territory on Friday (Nov 29), following continued worries regarding Trump’s tariff threats. As…
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Singapore shares end higher on Friday amid cautious optimism; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed on Friday (Nov 29) in the black, as global markets appeared to take Donald Trump’s impending presidency with…
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Amazon injects S$2 billion into its Singapore businesses in 2023
AMAZON on Thursday (Nov 28) announced that it injected more than S$2 billion into its retail and cloud businesses in Singapore in 2023.…
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UBS cuts four loan bankers in Singapore, Hong Kong as deal flow slows
UBS Group cut four loan syndication bankers in Asia, according to people familiar with the matter, as elevated funding costs cast a pall…
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Singapore banks, insurers in ‘good position’ to withstand severe macrofinancial shock: MAS
Most investment funds also have enough liquidity to meet redemption shocks, its liquidity stress-simulation tests have found SINGAPORE’S…
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Current higher yields on Singapore Savings Bonds and Treasury Bills unlikely to last: analysts
December tranche gives a 10-year average return of 2.81%; sees S$164.8 million in applications versus S$600 million on offer THE latest…
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Most Singapore companies able to service debt despite higher interest expense: MAS
DESPITE higher interest expenses, most companies in Singapore have been able to generate enough earnings to service their debt, said a…
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Singapore shares rise at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Wednesday (Nov 27), despite US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat on major trading…
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Singapore Post in exclusive talks for Australia business sale
Singapore Post’s Australian business had posted a revenue of S$574.8 million in the half year ending Sept 30, up from S$398.8 million a…
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Singapore stocks open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading lower on Tuesday (Nov 26), following declines in other Asian markets after US President-elect Donald…
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Barclays to add Singapore as private bank booking centre by 2026
BARCLAYS plans to add Singapore as its second booking centre for its private bank operations in Asia Pacific, marking a full return to the…
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STI rises, tracking Asia gains as RHB upgrades Singapore banking stocks
SINGAPORE stocks traded higher on Monday (Nov 25) as they followed other markets in the region in making gains. As at noon, the Straits…
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STI falls despite Asia gains and RHB upgrading Singapore banking stocks
SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Monday (Nov 25), even as most regional markets ended in positive territory. The benchmark Straits Times…
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Singapore stocks end Friday in the black as GDP growth exceeds expectations; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Friday (Nov 22) as the Republic’s economy exceeded expectations for third-quarter growth, prompting the…
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Singapore stocks fall amid regional sea of red; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares closed slightly lower on Thursday (Nov 21) as regional indices ended in the red, with the imminent threat of US trade…
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Maybank eyes Johor-Singapore SEZ for growth; targets 25% profit contribution from Singapore by 2027
The zone could generate a need for financing among companies – an area Maybank is eager to support THE upcoming Johor-Singapore Special…
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Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI drops 0.4%
Nikkei 225 ends 0.2% lower, while Kospi is up 0.4%; Bursa loses 0.3% and Hang Seng closes 0.2% higher SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on…
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Singapore shares rise at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Wednesday (Nov 20) morning following a mixed performance in world indices. As at 9.03 am, the…
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US semiconductor firm launches initiative in Singapore for power-efficient AI data centres
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, launched an initiative to bring together firms from across the…
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Singapore stocks rise as falling Treasury yields lift global equities; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Tuesday (Nov 19) as Asian indices closed higher and lower US yields boosted emerging markets and commodities. The…
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WeWork gives up two Singapore prime locations in sign of co-working woes
WEWORK is giving up space in two prime locations in Singapore, underscoring the company’s challenges in one of its most promising markets.…