Singapore to launch targeted grant to help businesses adapt to US tariff changes

Alongside the grant, the government will introduce temporary enhanced funding support for basic HR certification, to help companies better support their workforce. To help businesses and workers navigate global economic uncertainty, the Singapore...

FedEx partners Singapore startup QuikBot to deploy robot deliveries in commercial areas

[SINGAPORE] Courier and logistics giant FedEx has partnered homegrown startup QuikBot Technologies to deploy autonomous delivery robots to commercial areas in Singapore and address challenges that plague deliveries in urban areas. The tie-up is...

Nuclear energy research in Singapore boosted with S$66 million grant, new radiation-proof facility in NUS

SINGAPORE: A key institute on nuclear energy research was boosted with a S$66 million (US$52 million) grant as it unveiled its new premises at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Friday (Jul 11). With the grant, the Singapore Nuclear...

HDI appoints Alex Howell as property underwriting manager in Singapore

Singapore trade minister to discuss pharma tariff concessions during US trip in July

By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore trade minister Gan Kim Yong will visit the United States later this month to discuss tariff concessions for the country's pharmaceutical exports, he said on Thursday, part of efforts to limit the...

Aster said to be in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources

The sale would allow the American oil major to deploy more capital in areas of higher growth potential Published Thu, Jul 10, 2025 · 04:49 PM — Updated Fri, Jul 11, 2025 · 09:11 AM [SINGAPORE] Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between...

BLACKPINK Return With High-Energy Anthem ‘JUMP’: Stream It Now

BLACKPINK is back and ready to dominate the charts once again. The global K-pop powerhouse returned on Friday (July 11) with their new digital single “JUMP,” marking their first release as a group in nearly three years. Explore Explore See latest...

SIA, MAS team-up on Singapore-KL route set to shake up world’s fourth-busiest air corridor

[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...

SMCCI, Maybank ink MOU to support Malay or Muslim-owned enterprises in Singapore, Malaysia

[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI) and Maybank Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance Halal-focused initiatives, and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Malay...

APAC consumers value happiness, loyalty, and experience-driven brand engagement

Collinson’s 2025 APAC report finds brand rewards linked to happiness, with younger generations valuing connection, growth, and unique experiences. SINGAPORE – Collinson International released its new Asia Pacific (APAC) research titled “2025 Asia...

CEO salaries: How much Singapore’s top companies paid their leaders

[SINGAPORE] From telcos to banks, CEOs’ compensation packages in Singapore can vary, based on sector performance, or one-off gains and share awards. Here’s what major players across industries paid their CEOs, with differences in base salary,...

Team Behind Singapore Oscar Submission ‘La Luna’ Reunite For Family Drama ‘Badak’ 

EXCLUSIVE: Director M. Raihan Halim is reuniting with the cast of La Luna, Singapore’s submission for Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars, on family drama Badak, a co-production between Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. La Luna‘s...

Singapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubs

[SINGAPORE] At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years later: membership in a campus finance club. Lengthy interview rounds and days of working on...

Nitin Bhatnagar Urges Industry To Prioritise Purpose-Driven Design And Sustainable Living

(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Dubai, UAE, 10th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , In a newly released interview, Dubai-based entrepreneur Nitin Bhatnagar has called on the real estate industry to embrace purpose-driven design and long-term sustainability as the...

US defence chief Hegseth signs order to boost battlefield drone production

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he was cutting red tape to make it easier for the Pentagon to buy and develop small drones. Inexpensive and highly portable drones, often modified hobby craft, have emerged as one of this...

Singapore remains gold standard for Southeast East gaming development: Consultant

As countries across Southeast Asia vie for a piece of the booming casino market, Aydemir Yuksel described in an opinion article shared with AGB that Singapore remains the gold standard. Yuksel has over three decades in the casino industry, and has...

Iron Ore Soars As China Pledges Crackdown On Industrial Overcapacity

Iron ore futures in Singapore surged toward $100 a ton — the highest since May — fueled by renewed pledges from the Chinese government to curb overcapacity in key industrial sectors. Beijing's comments have boosted sentiment across ferrous...

The Power Behind Thailand's Energy Empire: Inside Sarath Ratanavadi's Rise to Billionaire Status

However, the 2014 military coup led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha brought unexpected challenges. Sarath was summoned by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) due to his perceived closeness to the Shinawatra governments. The investigation...

Can’t own a car in Singapore? You can in Johor, and keep it for good too

JOHOR BARU, July 11 — A new Johor-based business is giving Singaporeans the chance to own and store performance and luxury cars in Malaysia, minus the republic’s sky-high costs and ownership restrictions. Carlogy Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which brands...

April FDI up 7.1%, boosted by Japan and manufacturing

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDI) in the Philippines rose 7.1% year on year in April, boosted by inflows from Japan and investments in the manufacturing sector, according to the central bank. “Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the...