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MAS, banks to strengthen GIRO safeguards: Alvin Tan

A review will consider setting monthly caps on the value and number of transactions.

SIA Engineering names new deputy chairman, backed by four decades of expertise

The former DBS executive joined board as independent director.

Private hospital plan takes shape in Singapore amidst public hospital overload

The government will add 300 to 400 beds across private hospitals in the east.

CA upholds 36- and 20-year jail terms in largest stock manipulation case

The convicted duo inflated stock prices via 187 trading accounts.

Gov't steps in with temporary relief as fuel costs hit transport operators

The measure will apply to government-contracted or subsidised school, disability, and healthcare transport services.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.38%; Top stock is DFIRG USD

DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 2.97% increase.

SCCCI assisted nearly 16,000 businesses in 2025

Advisory, training and regional outreach drove support.

Singapore launches two initiatives to strengthen TAC capability

New framework and director badge target governance gaps.

ESR secures more than $1b equity to fund its growth

Fresh capital comes from existing shareholders.

ISCA Academy launches AI training programme for finance professionals in ASEAN

The programme aims to equip professionals with practical AI skills.

Taste outranks nutrition awareness in healthy ageing food choices

Only 45.5% of seniors identified omega-3 as important.

Aspire taps J.P. Morgan for global FX capabilities

Deal starts with five-currency wallet conversions.

Competition watchdog seeks public feedback on SIA-Vietnam Airlines tie-up

Both airlines seek a joint venture to help coordinate scheduling, pricing, sales, and marketing.

FairPrice announces price freeze on 100 daily essentials

This includes fresh and frozen chicken, eggs, rice, and milk.