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BUSINESSAug 26Air India seeks $1 . 9b from owners Tata , Singapore Air as losses mount , sources sayAir India is reportedly seeking $1.9 billion from its owners, Tata and Singapore Air, as the airline faces mounting losses. This indicates significant financial challenges for the major carrier.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 24Singapore core inflation hits 2 - year high | The Peninsula QatarSingapore's core inflation has reached its highest level in two years. This economic data indicates a notable increase in the cost of living and potentially broader economic implications.thepeninsulaqatar.com · Qatar
BUSINESSAug 24Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectationsConsumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by ReutersCNBC
BUSINESSAug 23DayOne Secures $415m Green Loan For Singapore Data CentreDayOne has secured a $415 million green loan to finance a data center project in Singapore. This highlights investment in sustainable infrastructure and the technology sector.crowdfundinsider.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 22Northland dry dock plan goes to fast track while a Cook Strait ferry sits in SingaporeA plan for a Northland dry dock is being fast-tracked while a Cook Strait ferry is currently in Singapore. This suggests developments in maritime infrastructure and related operational challenges.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 21Hong Kong financiers press for tax breaks after Singapore unveils rival schemeHong Kong should press ahead with its proposed tax break on carried interest, the performance fees earned by hedge fund and private equity managers, after Singapore unveiled a rival tax-exemption scheme, according to industry participants. The bill, submitted to lawmakers in June and expected to come to a vote later this year, has sparked debate in the financial industry. Some participants argue that the exemption is too narrow in scope, while others question the fairness of exempting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20India - Singapore Talks Focus on Chips , FintechIndia and Singapore are engaged in discussions primarily focused on the semiconductor and financial technology sectors. This indicates ongoing economic collaboration between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India
BUSINESSAug 20Vietnam Outbound Investment : Why Singapore Is a Strategic LaunchpadThe article explores why Singapore serves as a strategic starting point for Vietnam's outbound investments. This provides insight into international business strategies and regional economic relationships.vietnam-briefing.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 19Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industrySingapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and make it easier for investment professionals to obtain visas as it seeks to head off growing competition in the asset management sector, the central bank has said. The ‌Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the finance ministry plan to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds, including those of single family offices. More details will be announced in the 2027...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19In Singapore’s battle of casinos, Marina Bay Sands holds winning hand against SentosaAt Singapore casino Resorts World Sentosa’s Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year, the biggest prize was a bottle of Martell Cognac. Across the harbour at rival Marina Bay Sands, the top sweepstakes winner walked away with a new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 worth much more. It is one of the incidents that has made the casino duopoly in one of the world’s top gambling venues more lopsided in the past few years. That is putting pressure on the Sentosa Island resort, whose gaming...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen sells for US$360,000 in Singapore auctionA silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000), nearly 10 times its highest estimate, after drawing 111 bids at an auction. Singapore auction house Hotlotz said the sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen, engraved with “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, sold on Sunday at its “Interiors & Collectibles – August, Fine Art Focus” online auction. The pen had a presale valuation of S$30,000 to S$50,000, with bidding...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15My second crib : They own homes in Singapore . So why are they renting abroad ? The article investigates why individuals who own homes in Singapore are opting to rent properties abroad. This explores trends in international housing and personal finance.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 15Bangladesh , Singapore hopeful of early conclusion of FTABangladesh and Singapore express optimism for the swift finalization of a Free Trade Agreement. This indicates progress in economic diplomacy between the two nations.dhakacourier.com.bd · Bangladesh
BUSINESSAug 15My second crib : They own homes in Singapore . So why are they renting abroad ? asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 13Singapore’s provision shops struggle to keep shutters open in HDB heartlandsSurrounded by a clutter of carton boxes, bottles of dishwashing liquid and rows of dry snacks, Ramasamy Vellasamy holds court behind a cashier. For nine hours a day since 1986, he has been running a provision shop on the ground floor of a housing block in northern Singapore and knows the neighbourhood and its residents like the back of his hand. Despite Samy Provision Shop’s enduring presence, it was barely breaking even, said Ramasamy, who lamented the struggle of adapting to the ever-shifting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Singapore Airlines loses about S$1bn on Air India bet — with more pain forecastTiming of decision to take 25% stake ‘could not have been worse’, says executiveFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boom - XinhuaSingapore has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.5% to 5.5%, driven by a boom in AI investment. This update reflects positive economic prospects for the nation, as reported by Xinhua.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boom - XinhuaSingapore has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing a significant boom in AI investments. This indicates a positive outlook for the nation's economy driven by technological advancements.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boomSingapore has increased its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5 to 5.5 percent, attributing this rise to a boom in AI investments. This indicates a positive economic outlook driven by technological advancements.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boostGDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%CNBC
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore GDP grows 5 . 9 % y / y in Q2 , government raises 2026 forecast on AI boomSingapore's GDP grew by 5.9% year-on-year in Q2, leading the government to raise its 2026 forecast due to an AI boom. This indicates strong economic performance and future projections influenced by technological advancements.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 4Singapore firm eyes PH data centers amid Pax Silica debateA Singapore firm is exploring investments in Philippine data centers amidst a debate referred to as 'Pax Silica.' This indicates foreign business interest in the region's digital infrastructure.newsbytes.ph · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 3Singapore factory activity expands amid AI boomSingapore's factory activity is expanding, attributed to the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence. This suggests economic growth driven by technological advancements.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 3Retrenchments in Singapore rose to 4 , 500 in Q2 2026Singapore saw an increase in retrenchments, with 4,500 recorded in the second quarter of 2026. This data reflects a notable trend in employment figures.humanresourcesonline.net · Singapore