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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
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
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