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BUSINESSAug 3Sound the AIarm : Tech stock whiplash could signal risks for Singapore real economyVolatility in tech stocks may indicate potential risks for Singapore's broader economy. This suggests a notable economic concern due to market fluctuations.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 2Monday Wrap : Singapore confidence rebound , a surprise MAS tightening , and the C - suite tech readiness gapSingapore has seen a confidence rebound and a surprise tightening by the MAS. The report also highlights a readiness gap in technology among C-suite executives.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 30Hongkong Land acquires Singapore’s Wheelock Place in US$900m dealHongkong Land will acquire Singapore’s Wheelock Place for about S$1.1 billion (US$900 million) through its Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF), marking the fund’s first acquisition since its launch in February. The mixed-use commercial property on Orchard Road is being acquired from an entity owned by Hong Kong-listed Wharf Real Estate Investment Company, according to a statement released by Hongkong Land on Thursday. The transaction is expected to conclude by the end of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30Singapore Marmite fans salty as local distribution ends and online prices soarFor Singaporeans who grew up stirring Marmite into hot water, spreading it on toast or eating it in local dishes, the famously divisive yeast extract is easy to love, but now it is much harder to buy. Unilever International, the Singapore distributor of Marmite, has stopped supplying the spread locally, according to CNA, sending prices of the thick, dark yeast extract soaring to more than seven times its usual retail price on some online platforms. “We understand several consumers are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic salesChinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert store in the same venue – with observers predicting that more overseas locations would help drive growth, especially those in underpenetrated markets. The launch comes amid softer domestic sales and normalising demand after a strong intellectual property (IP) cycle in 2025. Analysts said improved inventory...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bankSingapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the head of its central bank said on Tuesday. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Chia Der Jiun, speaking at the release ‌of the central bank’s annual report, said the Middle East conflict also posed risks, but for now global AI-related demand was “likely to continue to provide a meaningful boost” to the city state while other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia firstAn annual e-commerce shopping festival supporting Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises will expand into the Asean region for the first time via Singapore and Malaysia, with plans to include other countries in future. The Trade Development Council, the organiser, said on Tuesday that the third edition of the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival, launching next month, had attracted a record number of local brands across its mainland China and Asean editions this year. The annual festival,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore AUM up 10 . 1 % at S$6 . 7 trillion as MAS eyes competitiveness pushSingapore's Assets Under Management (AUM) have increased by 10.1% to S$6.7 trillion, while the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) focuses on enhancing competitiveness. This indicates strong financial growth and strategic regulatory initiatives in Singapore.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore-based investors now the top non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assetsSingapore-based investors have become the largest group of non-local buyers of commercial properties in Hong Kong, drawn by the sizeable correction in the prices of distressed assets amid a slump in the city’s office segment, according to Colliers. The demand from Singapore was likely to remain steady in the coming months, given that the prices of office assets have declined by as much as 50 per cent, according to Thomas Chak, head of capital markets and investment services at the property...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy for second time in 3 monthsSingapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation riskSingapore is tightening its monetary policy due to the re-emergence of inflation risks, driven by increasing oil prices. This action aims to stabilize the economy by addressing inflationary pressures.cnbc.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation riskUnlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 26Indonesia’s plan for a Singapore rival starts to take shapeIndonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. Parliament’s passage of the enabling legislation on Tuesday laid the legal foundation for the hub, marking a milestone in President Prabowo Subianto’s push to attract more foreign capital into Southeast Asia’s largest economy and lift growth towards 8 per cent by the end of his term in 2029. Yet observers caution that the centre,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25Singapore’s young workers cling to side hustles to survive the AI age: ‘it’s exhausting’By day, Adele Lee juggles schedules and administrative work as a personal assistant to a senior director at a financial advisory firm. Three evenings a week, the 32-year-old logs back on, this time to sell second-hand clothes through TikTok livestreams, fielding questions from viewers and packing orders herself after the broadcast ends. The side hustle brings in about S$500 (US$390) a month, supplementing her monthly salary of almost S$4,000. The extra cash helps pay for her insurance premiums...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24HSBC to sell Singapore life insurance arm to Allianz for $2.09bnHSBC plans to sell its life insurance division in Singapore to Allianz for $2.09 billion. This represents a significant business transaction in the financial sector.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSJul 24Singapore core inflation edges up to 1 . 6 % in June , slightly lower than forecasts – Asia News NetworkSingapore's core inflation increased to 1.6% in June, which was slightly below predicted levels. This indicates a minor economic shift in the region.asianews.network · China
BUSINESSJul 24Allianz to acquire HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.09BAllianz is set to acquire HSBC's insurance unit in Singapore for $2.09 billion. This acquisition represents a substantial transaction within the financial services sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 24Singapore - MAS seen holding policy steady on July 27 as inflation stays mild , Reuters poll showsA Reuters poll indicates that Singapore's Monetary Authority is expected to maintain its current policy on July 27 due to mild inflation. This forecast provides insight into the country's upcoming economic decisions.investinglive.com
BUSINESSJul 24HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to AllianzHSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion), with the deal expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, HSBC Group announced on Friday morning before the start of trading. The disposal is expected to generate a pre-tax gain of US$1.8 billion and boost HSBC’s common equity tier 1 ratio by up to 15 basis points, the bank said. As part of the deal, HSBC Singapore will enter a 15-year exclusive bancassurance...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Construction among Singapore top - performing sectors ; up to S$53 billion demand forecast in 2026 : SGXSingapore's construction sector is performing strongly with a significant demand forecast for 2026, according to SGX. This highlights a positive economic outlook for a key industry in the region.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 232027 will welcome the newly independent event , eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia on 7 - 8 April in SingaporeThe eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia event is announced as a newly independent event taking place in Singapore on April 7-8, 2027. This details a future international business conference.itnewsonline.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 21Rajah & Tann Singapore hires senior govt disputes lawyer as partnerRajah & Tann Singapore has hired a senior government disputes lawyer as a new partner. This represents an expansion and strategic addition to the law firm's expertise.legalbusinessonline.com · China
BUSINESSJul 19AI demand supports Singapore NODX , but risks remain : analystsAnalysts state that demand for AI technology is supporting Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports, though risks persist. This highlights the economic impact of AI on trade.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 19Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong KongCity-state frets over portfolio managers relocating to Chinese territoryFinancial Times
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