Singapore

Singapore needs to go beyond concerts to amplify tourism

An expert said Eras Tour packages thrived on popularity and ticket scarcity.

Yoma clarifies no charges against chairman Serge Pun in Myanmar

Company CEO Melvyn Pun regularly communicates with his father about his Nay Pyi Taw dealings.

Gov't designates NTUC as 'politically significant person' under foreign interference law

NTUC must now disclose foreign affiliations and political donations.

Grab-Trans-cab acquisition could reduce competition, says CCCS

The acquisition comes amidst a driver shortage affecting competitors, the watchdog said.

Singapore economy up 2.9% YoY in Q2 2024

This is slightly below the 3.0% growth in the previous quarter.

Singapore’s luxury housing market rebounds in H1: Knight Frank

Prime condo sales went up 28% in the first half from the preceding six months.

9 in 10 Singaporean firms eye opportunities in Johor-Singapore SEZ: report

A joint investment promotion agency could boost engagement and help maximise opportunities.

Fave Singapore wins major payment institution license from MAS

The firm has over US$1b in transactions across Southeast Asia and India.

More than half of Singaporean businesses recognise gen AI’s potential: report

The vast majority have not implemented a governance framework for gen AI.

Malaysia-Singapore council pledges support for Johor-Singapore SEZ

This underscores the council’s dedication to enhancing bilateral economic ties.

SME performance up in Q2 2024, but expert predicts a flat year

In Q2, the OCBC SME Index hit 50.2, ending five quarters of contraction.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.48%; Top stock is ThaiBev

ThaiBev is the top stock with a 5.54% increase.

Temasek’s net portfolio value rises to $389b in FY 2024

The firm’s unlisted portfolio also grew by $31b.

LTA to end new diesel vehicle registrations by 2025

Diesel cars registered before 2025 will face higher road taxes.