Singapore
Olam Group and Yangzijiang Financial replace CapitaLand Ascott and ComfortDelGro on STI reserve list
All changes from the September 2025 review take effect on 22 September.
Why investors are turning to Singapore-focused equity and debt funds
Investors turned to Singapore-focused equity and debt funds amidst global volatility.
Education sector ad spend more than doubles in H1
Digital websites were ranked as the top industry with the most advertising spend.
Singapore is Asia’s fourth largest hub for unicorns
The consumer sector dominated the city-state’s unicorn valuations.
74% of firms report carbon reductions under national programme
74% of companies achieved reductions in either absolute emissions or emissions intensity.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.17%; Top stock is Venture
Venture is the top stock with a 2.18% increase.
What the global financial crisis can teach Singapore about decision-making today
Awareness of our biases can help Singaporeans make better decisions and build resilience in an unpredictable world.
Great Eastern unveils new logo and strategy
The insurer highlights digital investments and regional wealth shifts in its rebranding launch.
SG, India to plan roadmap for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: PM Wong
Wong plans to launch a new green lane for semiconductor goods.
Economists forecast Singapore’s economic growth by 2.4% in 2025
The economy expanded by 4.4% YoY in Q2 2025.
Startup funding sinks 87% in August
Startups only raised $41m during the period.
Eduardo Saverin tops Singapore’s rich list for third year
The wealth of the Lion City's 50 richest was up 23% in 2025.
Suntec REIT’s investment trust in Australia to continue to enjoy concessionary withholding tax
It received the ruling from the Australian Tax Office.
PMI slightly rises in August
The electronics sector is expanding at a faster rate.
COTD: Nearly three in four consumers open to using AI in shopping
69% plan to use AI for price comparison.
UOBAM launches new portfolio solution UOBAM Gold+ for Singapore investors
It is exclusively available on the UOBAM invest app.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia