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Singapore’s population grew 5% to a record 5.92 million at mid-2023 from a year ago ...
Singapore Population Rises Most in 15 Years to a Record
Quick Glance: Record Number of Marriages in 2022; Singapore's Population Aging Rapidly
- 2022 witnessed a surge in couples getting married, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The government's annual report on population reveals a significant increase in the percentage of marriages, from 11.7% in 2013 to 19.1% in 2023.
- In 2022, there were 24,767 citizen marriages, compared to 23,433 in 2021.
- The median age at first marriage for citizen grooms and brides in 2022 was 30.5 and 28.8 years, respectively.
Mubadala is in talks to acquire a stake of less than 10% in India's Manipal ...
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Mubadala in talks with Temasek for stake buy in India's Manipal Hospitals
The assets now include cash amounting to more than S$76 million, 68 gold bars ...
Assets seized in Singapore's money laundering case swell to S$2.4 billion
Hiscox to sell DirectAsia business ow.ly/BUXA104VSmv
Quick Glance: Hiscox to Sell Insurance Business in Singapore and Thailand
- Hiscox agrees to sell its motor insurance business, DirectAsia, in Singapore and Thailand to Ignite Thailand Holdings.
- The sale follows a strategic review.
A car was seen speeding while five traffic police vehicles followed closely ...
Suspected drink driver arrested after car chase involving at least 6 police vehicles
Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) is building a commodities team to hedge and trade metals ...
China's Huawei sets up commodities hedging team in Singapore, Hong Kong
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is among ...
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Singapore's GIC among bidders vying for stake in Vietnam's third largest grocery chain - sources
Quick Glance: Exclusive: Singapore's GIC Bids for Stake in Vietnam's Third Largest Grocery Chain
- Singapore's GIC is bidding for up to 20% stake in grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh, owned by Vietnam's retail giant Mobile World Investment (MWG.HM).
- The deal is nearing completion and will be finalized soon.
- The potential deal would increase competition in Vietnam's retail market.
- Mobile World decided to proceed with the planned sale after delaying it earlier this year due to unfavorable market conditions.
Singapore is rethinking its sweltering urban areas to dampen the effects of climate change. Can it be a model?
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(OFFICIAL) Refrigerated trucks may give Singapore startup edge into China EV market
As cash-strapped developer Country Garden battles to stave off default ...
'Seeing is believing'
Country Garden's Malaysia project in spotlight
A German media outlet reported that Foodpanda could sell its ...
Foodpanda confirms layoffs, says it's in talks to sell part of Asia food delivery business
Red Bull's runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen roared back from defeat in Singapore ...
Verstappen resumes normal service with top time in Japan
Several Southeast Asian companies are considering listing in the United States ...
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More SE Asia firms consider U.S. IPOs, filling void left by China peers
Singapore Exchange (SGX) (SGXL.SI) has appointed Michael Syn as its new president, the bourse operator said on ...
Singapore Exchange names Michael Syn as president
Fresh off the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023, needless to say the cocktail scene ...
Best cocktails bars in Singapore
Top spots every discerning drinker should know
Quadria Capital is looking to raise up to $1 billion for its third and biggest fund as ...
Quadria Capital aims to raise up to $1 bln for new Asia healthcare fund
Video footage showed the car drenched in mud when it drove ...
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Dislodged hose from construction site causes mud to splash on car, Marymount Road; no one hurt
Singapore has a plethora of malls, and one ...
'Don't go to a shopping centre in Singapore unless you're rich'
Aussie tourist reviews MBS
Quick Glance: Australian tourist warns: Only the rich should visit a shopping centre in Singapore
- An Australian tourist visited one of the swankiest shopping centres in Singapore and was bewildered.
- She warns that only the rich should visit a shopping centre in Singapore.
- Some netizens gave her suggestions for malls with more affordable stores.
- They also visited other attractions in Singapore and ate at various restaurants.
Police in Singapore investigating a major money laundering operation have seized ...
Singapore seizes money launderer's assets in Swiss banks in S$1.8 billion case
Quick Glance: Singapore's Wealth Boom Reaches Most Sensitive Phase
- Singapore's wealth boom may be pausing
- A $1.3 billion money laundering scandal and China's economic troubles point to a slowing of inflows
- This is the most eye-catching saga since the 2015 1MDB Malaysian sovereign fund mess
- Singapore's success as a financial center makes it more vulnerable to dirty money
The British government has signed a partnership with Singapore to grow its economy and enhance shared security ...
UK, Singapore partner to boost economic growth
Quick Glance: UK and Singapore Strengthen Economy and Security
- British government signs partnership with Singapore to boost the economy and enhance shared security.
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong at the G20 Summit in India to sign the partnership and work on a bilateral investment treaty.
- The partnership will give Singaporean companies more confidence to invest in Britain and vice versa, while also creating jobs.
- The partnership will strengthen cooperation in security, science and technology innovation, and research and development, including countering cyber threats, through a partnership between Singapore's Digital and Intelligence Service and Britain.
MANILA -- The Philippines has imposed caps on rice prices in a bid to arrest surging costs caused by supply ...
Philippines' Marcos announces cap on rice prices
Quick Glance: Global Rice Supplies Tighten After India's July Export Ban
- July 20 - India halts exports of its largest rice category, roughly halving shipments by the world's biggest exporter, sparking fears of further inflation in global food prices.
- July 21 - Vietnam, the world's third-largest rice exporter, calls on the country's food association to ensure sufficient domestic rice supplies following India's ban.
- July 21 - India's ban on non-basmati white rice exports leads to the cancellation of contracts for supplying around 2 million metric tons to the world market.
- July 27 - Prices of rice exported from Vietnam and Thailand reach their highest level in over a decade due to concerns about supply caused by India's export restrictions.
China will conduct joint military training with Singapore from end-August to ...
China says will conduct joint military training with Singapore in coming weeks
SINGAPORE: Shorter work weeks could help ...
Tharman
Good to have shorter work weeks, but productivity boost needed so economy doesn't 'suffer'
Quick Glance: Shorter Work Weeks for Better Work-Life Balance and Economic Growth: Tharman
- Shorter work weeks can help Singaporeans cope with the pressures of life here.
- However, higher productivity is necessary to prevent negative impact on the economy.
- Flexible working arrangements should become the "new norm" to provide more free time.
- Achieving this without harming the economy is possible through increased productivity and more efficient systems at work.
Nigeria has sufficient natural gas reserves and can increase its production to ...
GASTECH Nigeria can boost gas output to more than 5 bcf a day by 2030 -minister
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (LSEG.L) investors including Blackstone (BX.N) and Thomson Reuters (TRI ...
LSEG investors raise $3.4 bln from share sales
Oil prices are up 6% over the past five days, with Russia poised to announce production cuts ...
Russia is set to join Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ in pumping out less oil
Singapore: Police seizes $736 million in assets anti-laundering raids: In massive raids against a rumored global money laundering conspiracy ...
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Quick Glance: Singapore seizes $735m of assets in money laundering probe
- Simultaneous raids were conducted across the city-state by the Singapore Police Force.
- The seized cash consisted of Singapore bank notes and other currencies.
- Ten individuals, aged 31 to 44, were arrested for alleged money laundering and forgery offenses.
- The group is suspected of laundering proceeds from their overseas organized crime activities, including scams and online gambling.
Shell is considering a sale of its Singapore refining and petrochemical plants ...
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Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale -sources
Quick Glance: Shell hires Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale
- Shell is considering selling its Singapore refinery and petrochemical plants and has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a potential deal.
- Asia's largest refiner, Sinopec, and trading companies Vitol and Trafigura are reviewing Shell's Singapore assets.
- Goldman Sachs, Sinopec, Trafigura, and Vitol have declined to comment.
- In March, Shell decided not to proceed with two projects for producing biofuels and base oils in Singapore.
India’s diesel export to Singapore set to jump: India’s diesel exports to Singapore are set to hit a 19-month high in August and exceed 330,000 metric tons ...
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Asia's top refiner, Sinopec Corp , is not interested in acquiring Shell's refinery or petrochemical ...
Sinopec not interested in acquiring Shell's Singapore assets
Quick Glance: Sinopec rejects acquisition of Shell's refinery and petchem plant
- Sinopec President Yu Baocai confirms disinterest in Shell's refinery and petrochemical plant in Singapore
- Sinopec was approached by Goldman Sachs to review Shell's assets in Singapore
- Sinopec and TotalEnergies are separately discussing investments in the Jafurah project with Saudi Aramco
- Sinopec plans to launch a retail fuel business in Singapore next month
The vessels were part of a convoy transiting through the canal from the ...
Two tankers collide in Suez Canal, briefly disrupting traffic in vital waterway
HO CHI MINH CITY -- VNG, the startup behind Vietnam's most popular chat app ...
Vietnam unicorn VNG files for Nasdaq IPO after EV maker VinFast
Quick Glance: Vietnamese Internet Startup VNG Files for IPO in the US
- VNG Corp, a Vietnamese internet company, has filed for an IPO in the United States via VNG Ltd.
- The IPO proceeds will be used to pay original foreign investors and repay outstanding loans.
Privately controlled Chinese refining and petrochemical manufacturer Hengli Group ...
China's Hengli says Singapore trade JV with Sinochem in voluntary liquidation
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Citi consumer merger done
Quick Glance: Citi sells Taiwan consumer unit to DBS from Singapore
- Citi completes the sale and migration of its Taiwanese consumer businesses to DBS Group from Singapore.
- Citi's institutional business in Taiwan is excluded from the sale.
- Citi signs sales agreements for consumer units in nine markets and closes sales in seven other markets.
- The sale of the ninth consumer unit in Indonesia is planned to be completed later this year.
The National Parks Board (NParks) reported that it had received about eight feedback ...
Otters ate your koi? Here’s what you can do to avoid animal-human conflict
Singapore Exchange (SGXL.SI) (SGX) said on Tuesday that it will start trading ...
Singapore Exchange to list structured certificates linked to China's Alibaba
Technology firm Sea Ltd (SE.N) missed estimates for second-quarter revenue on Tuesday ...
Singapore's Sea misses Q2 revenue estimates on weak e-commerce sales
Singapore will hold a presidential election on Sept ...
Singapore sets presidential election for September 1; fight for top job expected to be a three-horse race
This is the second time in a week that Singapore has been featured on Google Doodles ...
Clarke Quay appears on Google Doodles as Singapore turns 58
Citigroup's (C.N) Asia family office business expects a 25% increase in clients this year ...
Citigroup's Asia family office clients poised to grow 25% in 2023
Quick Glance: Citigroup's Asia Family Office Clients to Grow 25% in 2023
- Citigroup's Asia family office expects 25% more clients this year
- Global banks expanding family office arms in Asia to meet demand
- Citi offers comprehensive family office services for wealthy clients
- Hong Kong and Singapore compete to attract more affluent individuals
SINGAPORE -- The ruling People's Action Party of Singapore is walking on thin ice in ...
Singapore political drama exposes frailty of Lee's succession plan
Quick Glance: Singapore PM defends governance amid scandals
- Lee Hsien Loong acknowledges ruling People's Action Party's setback ahead of leadership change.
- Singapore's prime minister defends the country's reputation for clean governance following a corruption investigation and an 'inappropriate' parliamentary relationship that tarnished its image.
- The Speaker of Singapore's parliament and a fellow member of the ruling People's Action Party resigned as lawmakers after revelations of an affair.
- Lee said, 'With the investigation into Minister Iswaran and the resignations of the House Speaker and an MP, the PAP has taken a hit.'
CNA followed the Lion City Sailors full-back to find out how ...
'Once in a lifetime'
Singapore footballer Zulqarnaen Suzliman on what it's like facing Spurs
The otters in this family were first spotted at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in 2014.
Google celebrates Singapore's Bishan otter family with their own Google Doodle
A maid who stole from her employer continued her thieving ways in a ...
Singapore
Jail for Filipino maid who stole from boss, then from a roommate at shelter
Singapore and Malaysia inked bilateral agreements for the project in 2016 ...
Anwar
Malaysia to submit new high-speed rail proposal to S’pore after discussion
Singapore's Sembcorp Industries (SCIL.SI) said on Friday it expected fiscal 2023's underlying ...
Singapore's Sembcorp expects higher earnings in fiscal 2023
Quick Glance: Sembcorp expects higher profits in 2023
- Sembcorp expects higher profits in 2023 due to strong first half performance
- The company saw an increase in net profit before items in the renewables segment
- Decline in profits due to lower land sales and earnings from waste management
- Proposed interim dividend of 5 Singapore cents per share
SINGAPORE – Water in a drain in Toa Payoh that leads to the Kallang River turned a milky ...
Water in a drain in Toa Payoh mysteriously turns milky shade of blue
Two senior lawmakers from Singapore's ruling party have resigned over their ...
In rare political drama, Singapore lawmakers quit over "inappropriate relationship"
China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from ...
China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore, Brunei citizens
Singapore-based Silicon Box opened a $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in the ...
Marvell founders launch $2 bln chips foundry in Singapore
Quick Glance: Marvell founders launch $2B chips foundry in Singapore
- Silicon Box opens a $2 billion semiconductor manufacturing foundry in Singapore, aiming to promote the adoption of "chiplet" technology.
- Silicon Box focuses on "chiplets", small chips that can be combined into one processor using advanced packaging, a cost-effective method.
- Advanced packaging enables the binding of small semiconductors into one processor that can power everything from data centers to household appliances.
Singapore ordered the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to attach a fake ...
Singapore Hits PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang With Fake News Notice
Ong Beng Seng, the billionaire ensnared in Singapore’s ...
How Ong Beng Seng, the ‘prince of a thousand deals’ who charmed Singapore, got caught up in Iswaran...
Quick Glance: HPL Managing Director Ong Beng Seng Arrested in CPIB Probe with Minister S Iswaran
- Ong Beng Seng, Managing Director of Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
- He will surrender his passport to CPIB and provide updates to the board.
- HPL's nominating committee has determined that Mr. Ong is suitable to carry out his duties as managing director.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek invested the smallest amount since 2019 during its last ...
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Signs of life in the moribund US deals market
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte reported its worst five-year returns since 2016 ...
Singapore's GIC Reports Worst Five-Year Return Since 2016
Quick Glance: GIC Invests in China After Record Returns
- Best investment performance in eight years
- Wealth fund remains committed to China
- Increase in allocation to private credit
Singapore's Keppel Corp (KPLM.SI) on Thursday reported a more than seven-fold jump in its ...
Keppel's H1 profit soars seven-fold on one-off gain from O&M unit sale
Quick Glance: Keppel's H1 profit skyrockets seven-fold from O&M unit sale
- Keppel sold its offshore and marine business in February for SGD 4.50 billion to Sembcorp Marine, recognizing a gain of SGD 3.3 billion.
- Keppel's infrastructure business reported a net profit of SGD 291 million in the first half, more than double from last year.
- Helped by the one-off gain, the group's net profit for the six months ending June 30 jumped to SGD 3.63 billion from last year.
- On a continuing operations basis, net profit rose 3% to SGD 445 million.
Neste’s (NESTE.HE) green star is dimming. The 26 billion euro Finnish energy major, the world’s biggest ...
Neste's output snafu dents net-zero aviation goals
Casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) ...
Las Vegas Sands Q2 Earnings Highlights
Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Highest EBITDA Since 2019, Dividend Resum
Quick Glance: Las Vegas Sands Exceeds Wall Street Estimates in Q2
- Robust recovery in travel and tourism spending in Macao and Singapore
- Macao casino operators focus on non-gaming activities to increase revenue
- Renovation disruptions in Singapore affect margins
- Las Vegas Sands resumes dividend payments and beats analysts' expectations
Neste’s (NESTE.HE) green star is dimming. The 26 billion euro Finnish energy major, the world’s biggest ...
Neste's output snafu dents net-zero aviation goals
Heading to Thomson Road eastbound on the Pan-Island Expressway? ...
Slip road towards Thomson Road from PIE Exit 17D to be rerouted for North-South Corridor works
Mr Jasmin Nisban’s lawsuit arose from efforts to ...
Singapore Chess Federation ex-treasurer awarded S$120,000 in defamation suit over sexual misconduct allegation
Finding a home that seamlessly melds size, budget, and location to cater to the needs of a ...
5 huge HDB units above 1,700 sqft for bigger families who need space
The beauty product looks like a regular tube of lip tint ...
Singapore doctors warn of risks of using products that claim to lighten skin in intimate areas
WATCH: DPM Lawrence Wong says the Singapore government will be upfront and transparent about CPIB’s probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran ... Show more
This Bishan resident might well be ...
'I'll donate them periodically'
Bishan resident responds to complaints about items cluttering her corridor
70-year-old man dies after accident along Upper Thomson Road; lorry driver arrested
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The police were alerted to the accident involving a car, a bus ...
Man dies in accident along Upper Thomson Road; lorry driver arrested for careless driving
Quick Glance: 70-year-old man dies in accident on Upper Thomson Road; lorry driver arrested
- A 70-year-old man passed away following an accident involving a bus, a lorry, and a van.
- Emergency services were notified of the accident on Upper Thomson Road towards Lornie Road around 10.05am on Friday.
- The man remained conscious during transportation to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later passed away.
SINGAPORE: Members of Singapore's legal fraternity ...
Dedicated colleague, gentle legal giant
Law fraternity pays tribute to late NUS professor Tan Yock Lin
Singapore’s soaring housing prices are bucking a global slump but the trend is also turning rich overseas ...
Pricey property is a pointy dilemma for Singapore
Thomson Medical Group Ltd. has agreed to buy FV Hospital for as much as $381.4 million ...
Singapore’s Thomson Medical to Buy FV Hospital for $381 Million
A variety of drugs, including Ice, cannabis, Ecstasy tablets and LSD ...
Man charged after drugs worth S$173,000 seized by CNB; police officer injured during arrest
SINGAPORE: A clinic in Bishan and six men are under ...
Clinic in Bishan and six men under investigation after 190L of codeine cough syrup seized in operation
If you wonder why getai shows here are so popular among the elderly ...
Getai star Hao Hao shares surprising reason to why the elderly watch his shows
Indian meter manufacturer Genus Power Infrastructures (GEOE ...
India's Genus Power partners with GIC affiliate for funding smart metering projects
Singapore has increased private housing supply to the highest in a decade ...
Commentary
Will fresh supply of private homes ease property prices in Singapore?
From India to Singapore, Asia is seeing a boom in private credit funds looking to tap into ...
Analysis
Threat of 'down rounds' spur private credit funds in Asia
Quick Glance: Analysis: Threat of 'Down Rounds' Drives Private Credit Funds in Asia
- Asia is experiencing a surge in private credit funds as startups move away from raising equity capital at low valuations.
- Private credit funds targeting Asia increased by 76% last year, reaching a record $11.2 billion.
- Private debt capital raised in North America tripled to $150.1 billion last year, highlighting the growth opportunity in Asia.
- With the IPO market frozen and tight monetary policy, private debt funds remain highly attractive for borrowers.
Singapore-based super-app Grab offers services in eight countries across Southeast Asia.
Grab
Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing firm cuts 1,000 jobs
Quick Glance: Grab cuts 1,000 jobs to maintain competitiveness
- Grab adapting to fast-changing environment and acting with agility - CEO
- Layoffs as part of strategic reorganization to ensure competitiveness
- Aims to provide more affordable services and reach a wider audience
- The layoffs are a response to similar moves by GoTo in Indonesia
Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group, founded by tycoon Tran Ba Duong ...
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Vietnam's Truong Hai considers stake sale in $5 billion automotive arm
Shell (SHEL.L) said on Wednesday it is conducting a strategic review of energy and chemicals assets ...
Shell says Singapore energy, chemicals assets under review
Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte said it reduced compensation for senior management ...
Temasek Cuts Staff Compensation After Failed FTX Investment
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