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Singapore business closures hit eight-year high in 2025
Singapore business closures hit eight-year high in 2025
Wholesale Trade, Information & Communications, and Retail lead business cessations in 2025.
Singapore raises corporate tax rebate to 50%, expands energy grant
Enhanced tax benefits will be disbursed as early as the end of April.
Oil supply secured, but prolonged high costs loom: Shanmugam
Fuel prices are likely to remain high amidst damaged Middle East infrastructure.
Stars of Kovan retail portfolio with 36 units and 80-car carpark up for sale
The property near Kovan MRT includes residential units, retail podium, and flexible foreign ownership.
URA counters claims of foreign ownership surge in Kampong Glam
Only one shophouse in Kampong Glam was sold to a foreign buyer in 2024.
Singapore to provide $1b support package amidst rising energy costs
Cash payouts, tax rebates, and grants aim to support households, businesses, and transport workers.
US removes ‘inaccurate’ $34.3b trade surplus claim against Singapore
The MTI clarified that the US runs a trade surplus.
SIC to take no further action against 'Popiah King' Sam Goi over takeover code breach
The council cited cooperation and voluntary disclosure by Goi.
Singapore cannot guard completely against Mideast conflict: DPM Gan
Inflation is now expected to exceed original projections of 1% to 2%.
MUFG-backed JACCS enters Singapore via 49% stake in CarTimes Capital
The group has also entered a strategic auto financing partnership.
Gaming-related cyberthreats jump 22% in H2 2025
Kaspersky reported an increase in threats targeting young gamers via popular titles like Roblox and Minecraft.
Singtel to transfer SDS shares from CPF to CDP for direct ownership
The median shareholder holds shares worth approximately $6,800 as of April.
SGX buyback spending tops $500m in Q1
Nearly $560m in share repurchases recorded, driven by Singtel, OCBC, and Keppel.
Allianz Singapore offers up to $46,800 in scam protection
Two tier structure allows multiple shopping related claims under higher coverage level.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.29%; Top stock is DFI Retail
DFI Retail is the top stock with a 3.42% increase.
Thakral Corporation launches $150m multicurrency MTN programme
The programme allows Thakral to issue medium term notes in multiple currencies up to principal amount.
Energy ffficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions
Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.
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