Singapore
Apple to Block Under-18s in Singapore from Downloading 18+ Apps Ahead of New IMDA Rules
Apple users in Singapore may soon have to prove they are adults before downloading certain apps, as the tech giant moves to comply with upcoming government regulations aimed at...
Singapore stocks end almost flat before Chinese New Year; STI inches up 0.02%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber decliners 294 to 197, with 765.9 million securities worth S$954.9 million traded[SINGAPORE] Local shares ended almost flat on Monday (Feb 16) ahead of...
Amova bets on ‘new Singapore’ sectors as MAS expands EQDP
It believes these industries represent the structural future of the country’s economy[SINGAPORE] Renewable energy, innovation-driven healthcare, technology-led infrastructure and financial services are among the key sectors Amova Asset Management...
Singapore, Asia markets bleed as Wall Street rout deepens; YZJ Shipbuilding sinks over 5%
[SINGAPORE] Asian markets took a beating at the open on Friday (Feb 6) after a new round of heavy selling hit US tech stocks and crypto. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding was...
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns [SINGAPORE] The three local banks may be nearing the end of the margin squeeze that...
Apac economies that gained from AI boom like Taiwan, Singapore drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea, China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism [SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drove outbound spending in 2025, amid...
Singapore stocks slip on Monday as precious metals rout deepens; STI down 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Feb 2), tracking regional peers amid a sharp sell-off in precious metals that extended from the previous week.The benchmark Straits Times Index...
Singapore bank lending hits fastest monthly growth since Dec 2024; full-year lending at multi-year high
For the whole of 2025, bank lending up 5.8% at S$10.26 trillion, MAS data indicates[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s bank lending in December 2025 charted the highest monthly increase since December 2024,...
