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BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff in Singapore to fall 10 . 4 % in Q4 2026Singapore's electricity tariff is projected to decrease by 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2026. This indicates a future change in utility costs for consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 29CLARITY Act Stalls ; Stablecoin Industry Comes of Age : XREX Group Hosts Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore with Curve and BridgeThe CLARITY Act has stalled while the stablecoin industry matures, as indicated by XREX Group hosting a Stablecoin Summit in Singapore with key partners. This signifies important regulatory and developmental trends within the cryptocurrency sector.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSSep 29KPMG in Singapore Tea Wei Li : Adaptability key to sustained competitiveness , innovation amidst disruptionA KPMG representative in Singapore, Tea Wei Li, states that adaptability is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and fostering innovation during periods of disruption. This highlights a key business strategy for navigating changing environments.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 29Singapore’s bet on chipmakingCity-state’s economy is getting an AI uplift but costs and labour are constraints to its industrial growthFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 28NXP, VIS joint venture VSMC opens $7.8B 300 mm wafer fab in SingaporeA joint venture between NXP and VIS, called VSMC, has opened a new $7.8 billion 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. This development marks a major expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28CDL’s Kwek clan looks to invest US$3.9b in Singapore, China, Japan to raise confidenceCity Developments (CDL), the Singapore property group controlled by one of the country’s wealthiest families, said it wants to invest S$5 billion (US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029 as part of measures to regain investor confidence after a feud within the clan. The firm also aims to sell S$6 billion of assets within the same period either via outright divestments or seeding suitable assets into managed vehicles, according to an exchange filing on Monday. It wants to set up a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 25Singapore firms to expand presence and invest additional ₹2,000 crore in Karnataka: M.B. PatilSingaporean companies plan to expand their presence and invest an additional ₹2,000 crore in Karnataka. This indicates economic growth and international business relations for the region.The Hindu
BUSINESSSep 25From Suzhou to AI: Singapore, China eye new playbook for economic tiesSingapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence and the green economy, after decades of economic ties anchored by industrial parks, eco-cities and transport corridors. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday that the relationship had “never been static”, arguing that the economic challenges of each era shaped the flagship developments of that time. At the FutureChina Global Forum held in the city state,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Singapore’s finance firms pledge to train 80,000 local staff in AI skillsSingapore’s major financial institutions have pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption. A pioneer batch of 23 banks, insurers and asset managers has committed to train all their Singapore staff by 2028, and more than half of them have already gone through programmes recognised by an industry association, according to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. The firms would also study how jobs were...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data showsWhile starting salaries for fresh graduates and entry-level workers in Singapore continue to creep upwards, the number of people in entry-level roles is shrinking, according to new data, indicating an increasingly tough job market for those at the start of their careers. Data published last month by global professional services firm Aon showed a 2.5 per cent year-on-year salary increase for entry-level employees, alongside a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount. The findings come as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Yee-Yeong to lead Barclays private bank in Singapore and AsiaYee-Yeong has been appointed to lead Barclays' private bank operations in Singapore and across Asia. This represents a key leadership change in the financial sector.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 23Indonesian arrested in Singapore over fake banknotes was victim of fraud: lawyerThe lawyer for an Indonesian businessman arrested in Singapore for allegedly using counterfeit S$10,000 (US$7,830) notes at a casino has said his client was a victim of fraud himself. The businessman, identified only as Steven, is accused of exchanging 34 fake S$10,000 notes for chips over three visits to the Resorts World Sentosa casino in June. The notes were accepted but later found to be counterfeit. His lawyer, Dosma Sijabat, told Tempo news magazine on Tuesday that the fake bills did not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Gulf tech firms turn to Hong Kong and Singapore as Iran war grinds onPaul Bratby had already drawn up plans for expanding to Hong Kong when war broke out in the Middle East earlier this year. But the founder of xBratAI, a Dubai-based AI-powered trading signals platform, soon brought that timeline forward as the Iran conflict dragged on and widened in scope. “Our Hong Kong entity had been scheduled for a few years later, but we established it in early 2026,” he said. Bratby is not alone in looking east. As missiles continue to target Gulf capitals and shipping...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore small retailersArtificial Intelligence is emerging as a new competitive advantage for small retailers in Singapore. This indicates a growing adoption of AI technology within the retail sector to boost business.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Katherine TimesSingapore Airlines has been awarded 'world best' at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This recognition signifies a top achievement for the airline in the global aviation industry.katherinetimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore retrenchments rise sharply in Q2 amid falling vacancies and fewer laid - off workers finding jobsSingapore experienced a sharp increase in retrenchments during Q2, coupled with a decrease in job vacancies and fewer laid-off workers securing new employment. This indicates a challenging and tightening labor market.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore retrenchment rates hit highest level since pandemicSingapore’s retrenchment rate in the second quarter of 2026 hit its highest level since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in late 2020, driven by business reorganisation and restructuring, the manpower ministry said on Monday. There were 4,620 retrenchments in the second quarter of this year, up from the 3,830 retrenchments posted in the first quarter of the year, the ministry said in its labour market report for the period. It is the highest since the 5,640 retrenchments recorded in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Cootamundra HeraldSingapore Airlines has been recognized as the world's best at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This highlights a significant achievement for a major global airline.cootamundraherald.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore nets US$862 , 000 from first auction in money laundering caseSingapore has recovered US$862,000 from its initial auction related to a money laundering case. This represents an early outcome in the ongoing legal process.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering caseA fierce 30-minute bidding war for a rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag – seized in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.35 billion) money laundering case – sent its final price soaring on Sunday night. The limited-edition yellow monogram leather piece, which was a collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the Japanese artist who recently died at 97, eventually went under the hammer for an eye-watering S$87,000. A flurry of 42 last-minute bids pushed the closing price to more than...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Manning River TimesSingapore Airlines won the 'world best' award at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This signifies recognition for the airline's performance and service in the industry.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 20Fuel prices in Singapore rise for 4th time in 6 days as SPC catches up with hikeFuel prices in Singapore have increased for the fourth time in six days, with SPC raising its prices to match the trend. This indicates a notable and rapid rise in local energy costs.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 20How to buy stocks in Singapore in 5 easy steps ( 2026 ) The article provides a guide on how to purchase stocks in Singapore through five simple steps, offering financial advice for investors.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 18World : Singapore Airlines Wins Worldâ€TMs Best Airline For 2026By Anas Abu Hassan SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, clinching the title for the sixth time.bernama · malaysia