Singapore

Sembcorp, Sarawak Energy partner Prysmian to supply Singapore with green energy
Sembcorp, Sarawak Energy partner Prysmian to supply Singapore with green energy
This comes after the Republic raised its low-carbon electricity import target to 6 GW by 2035, up from an initial target of 4 GW set in 2021[SINGAPORE] The subsidiaries...
Singapore stocks close higher midweek ahead of Fed rate decision; STI up 0.3%
Singapore stocks close higher midweek ahead of Fed rate decision; STI up 0.3%
[singapore] Stocks on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Wednesday (Mar 19), following a mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate...
Heineken launches first global GenAI lab in Singapore to improve global operations
Heineken launches first global GenAI lab in Singapore to improve global operations
It has partnered with AI Singapore to improve growth, productivity and customer engagement worldwide[SINGAPORE] Beer brewery company Heineken launched its first global generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) lab in Singapore...
Citi Private Bank launches new philanthropy advisory solutions in Singapore
Citi Private Bank launches new philanthropy advisory solutions in Singapore
[SINGAPORE] The private banking arm of Citi has launched new philanthropy advisory solutions in Asia, beginning with Singapore, amid rising client demand for such services.These solutions complement existing wealth...
Singapore stocks close higher on Monday amid regional gains; STI up 0.6%
Singapore stocks close higher on Monday amid regional gains; STI up 0.6%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares ended Monday (Mar 17) higher after China announced a plan to boost domestic consumption and Singapore reported growth in non-oil domestic exports (NODX).The Republic’s NODX grew...
Trump-inspired turmoil may be positive for some less well-known markets – including Singapore
Trump-inspired turmoil may be positive for some less well-known markets – including Singapore
While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have fallen more than 6% since the beginning of the year, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index is up nearly 22%[SINGAPORE] When...
New CEO insurer appointments in Singapore reflect wealth focus, regional hub status
New CEO insurer appointments in Singapore reflect wealth focus, regional hub status
Analysts say they reinforce the Republic’s strategic importance as a centre “for insurers across the full spectrum of insurer types and business models”[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s insurance sector has experienced several...
Stronger investor protection in Singapore needed as gaps persist: Sias report
Stronger investor protection in Singapore needed as gaps persist: Sias report
[SINGAPORE] Right-sizing regulation to boost Singapore’s equities market is crucial but not at the expense of investor protection, which is important for retail and institutional investment, noted an investor...
UBS sets up wealth teams in Singapore for Australia and Japan
UBS sets up wealth teams in Singapore for Australia and Japan
The new teams give customers options for services in Singapore, on top of the bank’s existing operations in both countries[SINGAPORE] UBS Group has established offshore desks to cater to...
Singapore stocks end flat on Friday amid mixed regional finishes
Singapore stocks end flat on Friday amid mixed regional finishes
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks ended Friday (Mar 14) muted, amid a varied regional performance. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed almost flat, down 1.5 points to 3,836.02.Across the broader...