Shao Chun Chen used to work more than 40 hours a week in his corporate career in Singapore. Now, he has a three-hour-a-week job that sustains his and his family’s life in Thailand.The 39-year-old grew up in Singapore and spent most of his life in the city-state before moving to Chiang Mai,
Exclusive: Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to …
Spotting signs of financial abuse among the elderly in Singapore; why it is so hard to detect?
The abuse could be taking place for years already, or the culprit could be a trusted family member or friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bet on tokenized finance grows with Franklin Templeton fund approval
Asset manager Franklin Templeton has secured approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to launch its tokenized Franklin OnChain US Dollar Short-Term Money Market Fund. With the move, it became …
BYD tops Singapore vehicle sales so far this year, replacing Toyota
China’s BYD became the most popular vehicle brand in Singapore so far this year, outselling Toyota for the first time, government data showed, as the fast-growing electric vehicle maker steps up …
Mapletree Industrial Trust sells three Singapore properties for $535.3 million
It is the largest industrial transaction so far in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mapletree Industrial Trust divests three Singapore industrial assets for S$535.3 million
SINGAPORE] Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) divested three of its Singapore industrial properties to Brookfield Asset Management for S$535.3 million, the real estate investment trust’s (Reit) manager …
Indonesia’s plan to raise fuel imports from US in shift from Singapore raises questions over costs
Higher transport and insurance costs would make fuel shipped from the US less competitive in Indonesia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Demand for flights to China has risen recently, Singapore Airlines exec says
Singapore Airlines has seen a surge in passenger traffic into China in recent months, but outbound travel has still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin said on …
Shares of Genting companies in Malaysia slide as investors react to Genting Singapore’s leadership change, weak results
KUALA LUMPUR] Shares of Genting-linked companies tumbled on Thursday (May 15) as investors digested a surprise CEO exit at Genting Singapore and fresh concerns over corporate governance, amid broader …