Singapore firms eye Malaysian bourse as IPO momentum builds

SINGAPORE, April 4 —Two Singapore-listed semiconductor firms are looking to tap into Malaysia’s more vibrant capital markets with secondary listings, as analysts predict a rebound in regional IPO activity in 2025. The Straits Times reported that UMS …

Why regulators said yes to Grab’s Singapore taxi play

Singapore avoids worst Trump tariffs but faces trade slowdown

Concerns over the outlook were reflected in the stock market, with the benchmark Straits Times Index closing 0.3 % down at 3,942.23 points on April 3. However, the drop here was much less than the 2.77 % in Japan’s Nikkei index, 1.52 % in Hong Kong’s Hang …

Singapore warns of global trade war as US tariffs take effect

It does not intend to take countermeasures against US tariffs. Singapore has warned that escalating global trade tensions sparked by new US tariffs could trigger a global economic slowdown. “Be can see that some countries are already announcing retaliatory …

The most unique and unusual things to do in Singapore

Singapore is one of the most exciting places to be, and with good reason too: it’s home to a myriad of iconic attractions that top every tourist’s bucket list, even locals who are still discovering their own backyard. But the Lion City is more than just …

New US tariffs may hurt Singapore companies: survey

Singapore (VNA) - Nearly half, or 45%, of companies polled in Singapore plan to pass on increased costs from new US tariffs to their customers, according to a flash survey by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore. Other firms intend to …

Singapore’s STI drops 1.5%; Asia markets extend declines on Trump tariff troubles

[SINGAPORE] Singapore equities began Friday (Apr 4) in negative territory, following the slump in all three major Wall Street indices and European shares on Thursday. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell nearly 60 points or 1.5 per cent to 3, …

Singapore cracks down on major government impersonation scam ring

Singapore (VNA) – Singaporean police have just busted government impersonation scams, with more than 30 people being arrested and over 240 bank accounts being frozen. The police said 27 men and seven women, aged between 17 and 46, were nabbed during raids …

Commentary: As Trump’s tariffs roil markets, can Singapore seize the moment?

The three major banks in Singapore - DBS, OCBC, and UOB - dominate the market, accounting for about 25 per cent of daily trading volume. Their strong performance has led to a significant increase in their combined weighting in the Straits Times Index (STI …

Milo Van sachets are now available for sale in Singapore

Each pack of the Milo Van drink comes with 12 sachets and will be progressively made available at FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage, Giant, Prime Supermarket and other selected stores. To prepare the drink, simply mix one sachet with 150ml of cold water …