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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
BUSINESSJul 16RTS Link : Boosting Singapore retail and F & BThe RTS Link project is expected to boost the retail and food & beverage sectors in Singapore. This highlights the anticipated economic benefits of the new infrastructure.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 16New Johor rail link: a US$815m challenge for Singapore’s retail and F&BSingapore consumers are expected to spend an additional S$1.05 billion (US$815 million) annually in Malaysia’s Johor state once a cross-border rail link connecting the two sides in minutes opens, according to a new study. The study, released on Thursday by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), comes amid concerns from local businesses about cash flowing out to the city state’s northern neighbour,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 15Tata, Singapore’s Changi Airport to invest in Kerala, says Chief Minister SatheesanAt the Kerala Samudra Mission 2026 seminar in Thiruvananthapuram, Satheesan announced that the Tata Group is seeking State approval for a ₹10,000 crore investment in shipbuilding. He also revealed Singapore’s Changi Airport’s interest in aviation-related investments in the state.The Hindu
BUSINESSJul 14In Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbsIf you have been holding out for cheaper durians, you may not want to wait much longer. Just weeks after a bumper harvest sent durian prices tumbling across Singapore, sellers said the unusually abundant supply has begun easing since last week as Malaysian state Johor’s durian season winds down. They believe the days of heavily discounted durians and free giveaways have come to an end. “The supply is still there, but not much,” Alvin Teoh, owner of popular Geylang fruit shop Durian 36, said. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Singaporeans working across Causeway speak of trade - offs - after Malaysia minister suggests growing numbersSingaporean workers commuting across the Causeway are discussing the trade-offs involved, following a Malaysian minister's suggestion of increasing numbers. This highlights cross-border labor dynamics between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 11Qantas brings iconic Singapore restaurant to SIN loungesQantas is partnering with a notable Singapore restaurant to enhance its lounge offerings at Singapore Changi Airport. This is a business development focused on customer experience.futuretravelexperience.com · United States
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