Finance·Sep 7, 2026
Addvalue Technologies Lands $5 Million in Space and Radio Contracts
Singapore-based tech firm's order book climbs to $20.2 million as defence and satellite clients expand purchases
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
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Finance·Sep 2, 2026
Singapore Tightens Stablecoin Rules to Separate Regulated Tokens From Crypto Claims
MAS proposes legislative framework requiring licensed issuers to prove value stability, capital reserves, and redemption guarantees while seeking public comment through mid-October
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Technology·Aug 28, 2026
Singapore Targets High-Value Data Centre Workloads as Neighbors Scale Up Capacity
The city-state is prioritizing latency-sensitive and sovereignty-driven applications while Johor and Batam compete on volume
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 27, 2026
Singapore Fintechs Add Hundreds of Staff as AI Fuels Expansion
Airwallex, Revolut, and YouTrip are hiring aggressively in product, engineering, and operations roles, defying predictions that automation would shrink workforces.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Aug 27, 2026
Singapore Faces Energy Supply Crunch as Data Centres Expand
Industry survey reveals infrastructure strain and storage demand while clean energy deployment lags behind facility construction pace
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 26, 2026
Vietnam Draws $7.5 Billion From Singapore in Seven Months
The city-state retained its position as Hanoi's top investment partner through July, channeling over a third of total foreign capital into Southeast Asia's manufacturing hub.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 26, 2026
Singapore Eyes Global Investment Court as UN Talks Near Final Stage
The Republic has announced plans to compete for the seat of a permanent tribunal designed to hear investor-state disputes, as negotiations advance at UNCITRAL
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 25, 2026
Singapore Captures Two-Thirds of Southeast Asian EV Startup Capital
Sixteen companies across four markets have secured USD 622 million since 2016, with city-state home to eight ventures and most institutional backing
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 25, 2026
Shein Targets $27 Billion Valuation in Hong Kong Listing
Fast-fashion giant sets September 1 debut after years of regulatory delays in New York and London
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 25, 2026
Singapore Turns to Talent Anchoring to Win Asia's Hedge Fund Race
As tax incentives converge across regional hubs, the city-state seeks to retain decision-makers who control capital allocation rather than just attract assets.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 25, 2026
Singapore's Azalea Secures $1 Billion Across New Private Equity Vehicles
Temasek-backed firm closes three funds including debut evergreen product as institutional appetite persists through sector headwinds
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore Rolls Out $55,000 Per Child in Push Against 0.87 Fertility Rate
The city-state's new SG Child Support Package consolidates existing schemes and extends cash benefits through age 17, while adding 24 days of parental leave for families with three children.
By Lim Hui Ying · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
DBS Hires 10% More Staff in Singapore as AI Adoption Tops 70%
Southeast Asia's largest bank frames artificial intelligence as cognitive enhancement, not workforce threat, while expanding graduate hiring and wealth management teams
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore's Full Childcare Leave Reimbursement Wins Employer Praise Despite Staffing Worries
Small businesses signal relief over cost coverage but warn operational gaps from employee absences remain unresolved, particularly in lean sectors like F&B and tech.
By Lim Hui Ying · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Shein Targets $2.3 Billion in Hong Kong Debut After Years of Setbacks
The fast-fashion giant is pricing 280 million shares as it pivots from failed US and UK listing attempts, while grappling with declining revenue and mounting operational pressures
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore and Vietnam Launch Strategic Dialogue on Talent and Technology
First bilateral forum under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership brings together senior officials to chart cooperation on innovation and capacity building
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore Plans Western Island Megaproject to Anchor Next-Generation Industries
Semakau, Bukom, and Pulau Sudong will be merged into a single landmass for advanced manufacturing, power infrastructure, and military use, replicating the Jurong Island model from five decades ago.
By Lim Hui Ying · 4 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore Rolls Out Expanded Benefits as Fertility Hits Record Low
The city-state's fertility rate dropped to 0.87 in 2025, prompting a comprehensive overhaul of family incentives and support infrastructure
By Lim Hui Ying · 5 min ·
Asia·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore Eyes Undersea Tunnels to Link Mainland with Pulau Tekong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled the ambitious infrastructure study at the National Day Rally, acknowledging the technical challenges of a project that has never been attempted at this scale in the city-state.
By Lim Hui Ying · 2 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Singapore Iron Ore Trader Radiant World Faces Multi-Jurisdiction Probe
US and Singapore authorities investigate the commodity firm as global banks freeze credit lines and major mining houses suspend deals
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
DBS Deploys AI Agents to Handle Credit Assessment Tasks Across 1,500 Staff
Singapore bank rolls out agentic AI tool to automate over 70 credit memo tasks, targeting 30% time savings for relationship managers
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·