Indonesia’s president is keen to replicate the neighbouring city state’s triumphs, but analysts warn that deeper reforms will be needed.
Standard Chartered cuts jobs in Singapore; moves them to India: Finance jobs portal
SINGAPORE] Dozens of staff at Standard Chartered have reportedly been laid off in Singapore in a fresh round of job cuts by the London-based bank. Read more at The Business Times.
Economists cut Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.7% on geopolitical and trade tensions
The economists in the MAS survey also see growth stuck at 1.7 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Retail competition aims to rejuvenate Singapore mall scene by offering free rent, financial support
SINGAPORE: Three retailers will get up to a year of free rent in prime shopping mall space and monetary support to pilot innovative concepts, as part of a competition aimed at rejuvenating Singapore’s …
Why Choose Singapore REITs? 3 Must-Know Advantages
Here are some key advantages that REITs have over owning physical investment property. The post Why Choose Singapore REITs? 3 Must-Know Advantages appeared first on The Smart Investor.
China’s Baidu Sets Sights on Singapore and Malaysia for Robotaxi Expansion
Apollo Go could enter the Southeast Asian market as early as this year as Chinese autonomous-driving companies race to grow overseas.
Two Singaporeans arrested in Thailand during crackdown on vice syndicate
More than 70 vice workers arrested in Singapore from April 2023 to May 2025 were allegedly managed by the criminal syndicate.
92% of Singapore consumers satisfied with their property agents’ services: CEA survey
More consumers were satisfied with their property agents last year than in 2021. A survey by the Council for Estate Agencies showed a marked improvement of 92% satisfied consumers compared to the …
Step-by-Step Guide to Buying an Executive Condo (EC) Unit in Singapore (2025)
Despite prices almost doubling over the past decade—from around $800 to $1,500 psf—executive condominiums (ECs) remain one of Singapore’s most sought-after property types. A recent study by NUS’s …
Agrifood giant Wilmar hands over almost two-thirds of its annual profit to Indonesia as ‘security deposit’ for palm oil corruption case
Wilmar International, the Singapore-based agrifood giant, has handed over 11.9 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($729 million) to Indonesia as a “security deposit,” related to misconduct allegations over palm oil export permits.