Young hawkers reshape Singapore’s hawker scene with global flavors and digital savvy Young hawkers in Singapore are transforming the traditional hawker trade, blending global flavors with social media and modern …
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Chandra Asri acquires Cycle & Carriage automotive businesses in Singapore and Malaysia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChandra Asri acquires Cycle & Carriage automotive businesses in Singapore and Malaysia Chandra Asri agrees to buy Cycle & Carriage’s dealership operations in Singapore and Malaysia, signaling a major diversification …
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Singapore expands elite visa to attract asset management and finance talent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore elite visa to be expanded to lure top finance talent as asset-management race heats up Singapore will expand its elite visa program to attract senior asset managers and finance …
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Singapore GDP rises 5.9% in Q2 as AI demand lifts electronics exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore economy grows 5.9% in Q2 as AI-driven demand lifts electronics exports Singapore economy expanded 5.9% year‑on‑year in the April–June quarter as a global AI boom pushed demand for electronics …
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Singapore Banks Post Stronger Q2 Profits With UOB Up 10% OCBC 22%
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore banks post stronger Q2 profits as UOB and OCBC report double-digit gains Singapore banks post stronger April–June profits: UOB up 10%, OCBC up 22%. Geopolitical tensions and rate uncertainty …
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Singapore births fall 11.4% in 2025, dip below 30,000 for first time since 1965
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore births plunge to 29,864 in 2025, down 11.4% from 2024 Singapore births fell to 29,864 in 2025, an 11.4% decline from the previous year, marking the first time annual …
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Singapore appoints two ministers, elevates energy and rebrands trade ministry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore cabinet reshuffle places energy at centre amid U.S.-Iran oil shock Singapore cabinet reshuffle announced July 22, 2026, puts energy at the centre with a rebranded trade ministry and two …
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Singapore economy grows 5.7% in Q2 as Iran war erodes AI-driven gains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore economy slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 as Middle East conflict tempers AI-driven gains Singapore economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 as Middle East conflict …
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United Microelectronics begins advanced photonics production in Singapore to meet AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUMC photonics chips begin production in Singapore to meet surging AI connectivity demand UMC has begun producing advanced photonics chips in Singapore to supply high-speed AI connectivity, signaling an expansion …
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Foundation Healthcare lists on Singapore Exchange and reaches $780m market cap
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFoundation Healthcare IPO values Singapore hospital group at $780 million Foundation Healthcare IPO: Singapore-based hospital operator lists on SGX with $780m market capitalization three years after founding. SINGAPORE — Foundation …