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Singapore ranks 5th in 2025 Global Innovation Index

This marks its third consecutive year in the top five.

COTD: Co-living sector attracts $200m of transactions in August

The sector has recorded over $1.4b of transactions between 2022 and August 2025.

GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions

It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.

OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030

It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.

HSA, Malaysia’s MDA launch joint effort to streamline medical device regulation

Both agencies will use each other’s reviews to speed up device approvals.

Singlife partners Circles Group to widen SME insurance options

It also offers round-the-clock incident response support.

GlobalFoundries' 300mm fab joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network

This recognises the company’s efforts to enhance Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.

CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners

It offers zero FX fees and complimentary airport lounge access.

ABB bags deal for Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal

The deal includes the installation of an electrical system on board the FSRU.

Gov’t to require motorcycles to have anti-lock braking system

This is part of the government’s efforts to improve vehicle and road safety.

NUS Enterprise launches co-investment deals to boost deep-tech funding

It partnered with SG Growth Capital and Lotus One Investment.

Singapore to position itself as ‘home to leading firms’

MTI unveils new blueprint to boost innovation, green growth and global trade links.

SG joins 13 countries in launch of Future of Investment and Trade Partnership

It will host the first ministerial meeting in November 2025.

Credit Saison VC arm launches $50m blockchain investment fund

The fund aims to fund startups building solutions in the blockchain sector.

IPS Securex subsidiary wins $16.9m government security contract

It covers the design, supply, and installation of security systems.