singapore Singapore 'less of a country to play in, more of a country to make money in', says Japanese woman living here

A Japanese woman living in Singapore recently shared her opinion online that some immigrants leave our sunny island because they find the environment "boring", sparking a lively discussion among netizens. Lifestyle content creator @naofromjapan_,...

Singapore Exchange woos China's fund-seeking companies for listings

Interview SGX head highlights Chinese firms entering Southeast Asia as targets for fundraising Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye speaks to Nikkei Asia in an interview on the sidelines of the two-day Global Management Dialogue on Tuesday....

singapore WP MP Kenneth Tiong calls Chee Hong Tat's clarification 'stupid' in Parliament, apologises later

Workers' Party (WP) MP for Aljunied GRC Kenneth Tiong apologised in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 5) over a comment made in response to National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat's clarification during question time. Chee, who is also deputy...

Financial stability risks elevated despite resilient global economy, strong investment sentiments: MAS

Singapore corporates, households, financial sector stay resilient amid strong financial positions [SINGAPORE] Financial stability risks remain elevated even as the global economy has been more resilient than expected and despite strong investment...

singapore Man flees scene after crashing into multiple vehicles in Telok Blangah; police find vape in car

A man fled on foot after a car he was driving collided into four other vehicles, including a bus, in Telok Blangah yesterday (Nov 4) morning. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said officers had been patrolling along Telok Blangah Drive...

Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation - Iconic photos from ST’s archives go on display

For 180 years, The Straits Times has faithfully told the Singapore story – in words and, perhaps more powerfully, in pictures. Across decades, the paper’s photographers captured moments that will make you remember, sigh, pause – or, hopefully,...

Singapore’s Tuas Power to fully transition coal plant to biomass operations by 2028

Singapore-based Tuas Power has revealed plans to fully overhaul its 133MW coal-fired power plant and operate solely on biomass fuel sources by the end of 2028. This new development marks a marked changeover in the country’s energy mix since the...

Singapore’s financial system remains resilient, but MAS warns of rising global risks

SINGAPORE: Domestic financial markets have been resilient, while global risks such as macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts remain elevated, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (Nov 5). While Singapore's...

Mitsubishi Corporation acquires minority stake in KIS Group — details here

Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, has acquired a minority equity stake in the Indonesian operations of Bengaluru-based Biogas and Biofuels technology firm KIS Group, the company announced on...

Singapore revokes tax incentives for two family offices with links to Cambodia's Prince Group

SINGAPORE: Two single family offices (SFOs) that received tax incentives in Singapore have been identified as having links to Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group and its founder Chen Zhi, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat disclosed in...

Bank of America’s Asia-Pacific president sees a silver lining in US dollar volatility

Investments in South-east Asia to flow to digital infrastructure, data centres, healthcare, says BOA’s Jin Su [SINGAPORE] The US dollar has lost significant value in 2025 amid tariff uncertainty, rising debt and inflation concerns in the US. The...

President Centro Alti Studi Difesa Mannino in Singapore

The President of the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (Casd), Army General Stefano Mannino, is visiting Singapore. During the mission, Mannino met with the leadership of the Singaporean Ministry of Defense and those of the S.Rajaratnam School...

Rajah & Tann Singapore adds ex-prosecutor in disputes boost

Rajah & Tann Singapore has hired former deputy director of the Attorney-General’s Chambers, David Menon, to deepen its disputes resolution practice. “[Menon] is part of our renewal and succession strategy, particularly for our appellate and...

Newly launched iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index posts 18% return in H2 to date

[SINGAPORE] The new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index has made a strong debut, generating an 18 per cent indicative total return in the second half of 2025 thus far, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported on Wednesday (Nov 5). The total return was...

Siemens receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Southeast Asian Company of the Year

In the data center infrastructure solutions for technological innovation and advanced automation. Frost & Sullivan has named Siemens the 2025 Southeast Asian Company of the Year in the data center infrastructure solutions industry for its...

Here’s a low-cost plan to stop young entrepreneurs leaving Britain

Wednesday 05 November 2025 8:16 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves is looking for growth on a tight budget. She must focus on creating the...

Singapore and Japan Deepen Ties for ASEAN Prosperity

Nov 04 (News On Japan) - As the new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, begins her term, many countries are sending in facilitation letters and also pledging their commitment to mutually beneficial ties. In Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has...

Singapore rejects 3% of 1,300 family office applications in past 3 years, minister says

Singapore has blocked 3% out of 1,300 applications filed in the past three years to set up tax-exempt wealth management vehicles for rich families, an official said on Wednesday, responding to questions about family offices involved in criminal...

Singapore: Insurer launches cashless service for pet surgeries

Income Insurance in partnership with Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital has launched a first of its kind cashless value-added service for pet surgeries. In a press release, the company said that the service will be applicable to all...

Singapore: Rajah & Tann hires former prosecutor as partner

Rajah & Tann Debevoise & Plimpton Allen & Gledhill Bayfront Law + Add Party Rajah & Tann Singapore has appointed David Menon, a former deputy director at the city-state's Attorney-General's Chambers, as a partner in its dispute resolution...