Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto also addressed the Middle East conflict’s implications for regional shipping lanes at their Jakarta meeting.
Singapore and Indonesia to collaborate on carbon credits, cross-border trade for SMEs
A stronger and more prosperous Indonesia is good for Singapore and good for our wider region,” says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Indonesia, Singapore say key oil passage will remain ‘accessible’
Indonesia and Singapore vowed on Monday that the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil transit chokepoint in the region, will remain “accessible” even as Iran imposes fees on ships traversing the Strait …
Singapore, Japan to boost collaboration in areas including AI and healthcare
Enterprise Singapore and the Japan External Trade Organisation sign a pact to extend cooperation for three more years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PM Wong encourages Singaporeans to visit, do business in Timor-Leste as it opens up
He urged Singaporean businesses to look at opportunities as Timor-Leste’s economy diversifies beyond oil and gas into sectors such as hospitality and infrastructure.
‘Stressed’: Singapore businesses rattled by higher electricity and gas prices
Singaporean businesses are feeling the strain of escalating electricity and town gas tariffs, impacting operational costs and profit margins. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at …
Singapore banks set for healthy lending through 2H
Analysts think Singapore banks set for healthy lending through Q2, driven by supply chain shifts after total loans rose 10.5% y-o-y in May …
Singapore banks face rising fraud as 90% report more attacks
Most institutions say financial harm now outweighs reputational concerns in fraud planning. Singapore banks are facing a rise in fraud attempts and financial losses, as nine in 10 executives admit …
Singapore banks face rising fraud as 90% report more attacks
Most institutions say financial harm now outweighs reputational concerns in fraud planning. Singapore banks are facing a rise in fraud attempts and financial losses, as nine in 10 executives admit …
Bangladesh sentences Singaporean tycoon for financial crime; his lawyers say he was not charged
A Singaporean tycoon has been sentenced in Bangladesh for financial crime, with his lawyers disputing the ruling’s validity. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.