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BUSINESS34m agoCrypto bosses, CEOs and F1: Singapore's business events boom gathers paceSingapore's Formula 1 race week is a major business draw as a growing number of conferences coincide with the Grand Prix.CNBC
BUSINESS51m agoSingapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boomCity-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4h agoSingapore third-quarter GDP growth softens from four-year high but beats estimatesThe GDP print beat expectations of a 5% growth from economists polled by Reuters.CNBC
BUSINESS1d ago'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoilSingapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.CNBC
BUSINESS1d agoSingapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitivenessSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.CNBC
BUSINESS4d agoSingapore: Policy slope tightening view – DBSDBS Group Research expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore to slightly increase the SGD NEER policy band slope at the October review, while keeping the width and centre unchanged. The team, led by Taimur Baig, anticipates calibrated tightening driven by import cost pressures and resilient growth, alongside strong Q3 2026 GDP supported by AI-led trade and financial sector strength.fxstreet · spain
BUSINESS5d agoAmid battle for AI edge, Hong Kong presses HSBC over Singapore hub decision: sourcesAs Hong Kong and Singapore compete for leadership in businesses ranging from foreign exchange trading to wealth management, the battleground has extended to artificial intelligence, with both cities vying to attract investment from HSBC Holdings and other major corporations, according to industry players. The issue came into focus after the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) questioned HSBC about its decision to set up an AI centre in Singapore, despite Hong Kong being its single largest...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoStandard Chartered to expand crypto custody services in SingaporeStandard Chartered's Singapore unit plans to offer custody for selected crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets to institutional investors.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 6Two Singaporeans fined S$3.35mil each for diesel duty, GST evasionSINGAPORE: (Bernama) Singapore's State Court on Tuesday (Oct 6) fined two men S$3.35 million (S$1=RM3.20) each for importing more than 4.5 million litres of diesel from Malaysia without the required declarations, thereby evading duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST).thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes SingaporeHong Kong has retained its status as the world’s freest economy in the latest annual ranking by a top Canadian think tank, although its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland overtook Singapore to claim second place, pushing the city state down to third in the rankings released on Tuesday by the Fraser Institute. The 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report, compiled by the Vancouver-based public policy research organisation using data from 2024, ranked Hong Kong first among 165...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6How Singapore’s local cafes compete with Chinese coffee giant LuckinWhen Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee moved into the unit next to his neighbourhood cafe in Singapore, Folk Yard owner Chew Yit Shan grew nervous. Luckin launched with an aggressive promotional deal of S$1 (78 US cents) per cup, served in just two minutes. In the first few months following its arrival, Chew saw sales at his independent cafe drop by 15 per cent. But once the initial hype had died down and the promotions ended, Chew said regular patrons returned and coffee sales bounced...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong quizzes HSBC over Singapore AI hub decisionMonetary authority strives to bolster Chinese territory’s status as international financial capitalFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 4How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than ThailandMalaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, according to analysts. Data from Juwai IQI, a property portal with 7 million listings across 111 countries, showed that in the first half of 2026, Malaysia was the fourth-highest destination for inquiries received from Chinese buyers. That compared with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3‘Kerala Desks’ planned in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo to attract foreign investmentThe desks will be established on a “cooperative, no-cost model” in partnership with recognised organisations representing the Keralite diaspora, according to a September 30 State Industries department orderThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 2AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits backAirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has caused a stir online after taking aim at Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) in-flight meals, claiming the food served by the carrier lagged behind his own airline’s offerings. “Just flew with Singapore Airlines, couldn’t get AirAsia, service was great, internet amazing, food was poor, Santan is far far better and crew admitted. Great flight but we are not far off,” Fernandes wrote in a social media post on Thursday, referring to AirAsia’s in-flight dining brand. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Hong Kong ranks 7th globally in drawing next wealthy class – trailing Singapore: studyHong Kong ranked seventh globally as a destination for attracting and retaining the next generation of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), trailing traditional rival Singapore in sixth place, according to a Savills study. The two top finance hubs in the Asia-Pacific region have been stepping up efforts to strengthen their positions as regional wealth-management hubs amid an unprecedented global transfer of wealth between generations. “Hong Kong offers many incentives similar to Singapore,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering caseThe first apartment came up for auction and nobody moved. More than 60 people crowded into a room in Singapore to watch seven properties seized in one of the world’s biggest money-laundering cases go under the hammer. Their opening prices totalled more than S$43 million (US$33.6 million). But when bidding began for a luxury unit at Gramercy Park, an upscale condominium near the city state’s Orchard Road shopping district, not a single hand went up. Next came a 2,658 sq ft (247 square metres)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Singapore’s crackdown on fake reviews exposes business of buying ‘social proof’Singapore’s biggest crackdown so far on fake online reviews has exposed how businesses exploit the appeal of five-star ratings to game the system, with experts warning generative AI will make fake reviews more rampant and consumers need to be more discerning of what they read online. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has taken action against 45 companies – including a funeral parlour, law firm and an aesthetics clinic – after finding they bought reviews from a provider...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Castel heirs vs Gregory Clerc: the battle for control of the beer and wine giant is playing out in SingaporeAprès des mois de « turbulences », la Haute Cour de Singapour se prononcera le 2 octobre sur l’affrontement qui secoue Castel entre la famille du fondateur et l’actuelle direction.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 30Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity marketSingapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city state’s stock market amid sharpening rivalry with regional financial hub Hong Kong. Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers were named on Tuesday as part of the third batch of mandates awarded under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10 . 4 % in 4th quarter of 2026Singapore households are projected to see a 10.4% decrease in electricity tariffs during the fourth quarter of 2026. This news impacts household budgets and the national economy.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
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
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