Singapore
Singapore Moves to Preserve Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road Home as National Monument
Singapore plans to preserve Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road home as a national monument and convert it into a public space.
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Singapore
Lawrence Wong: Global economic fragmentation to persist, But countries can act to mitigate
PM Lawrence Wong says fragmentation between major powers will persist, but smaller nations can still shape global trade through cooperation.
Singapore
Singaporeans named as masterminds behind $41m Cambodia scam ring
Two brothers and their cousin were identified as leaders of a Singapore-based scam syndicate operating in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Green Energy
Singapore, China Deepen Ties with New Deals on Green Growth and Digital Cooperation
Singapore and China signed new agreements to boost cooperation in green development, digital economy, and maritime connectivity during Li Qiang’s visit.
Singapore
Singapore Proposes Three-Way Partnership with Malaysia, Indonesia for Regional Economic Growth
Singapore is exploring a tripartite collaboration with Malaysia and Indonesia to attract investors to the Johor-Singapore SEZ and BBK Islands.
Elridge Energy
Singapore to Pursue Balanced Decarbonisation Without Compromising Energy Security or Livelihoods
Singapore will continue balanced decarbonisation efforts carefully, ensuring affordability, competitiveness, and energy reliability amid global climate and economic shifts.
World Business News
Singapore PM Warns of “Messy” Post-American World Order, Urges New Trade Alliances
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urges global action to sustain trade liberalisation, warning of a “messy” and unpredictable post-American world order.
Banking and Finance
DBS: Singapore GDP to Double by 2040, Dollar May Reach Parity with USD
DBS Research forecasts Singapore’s GDP doubling by 2040, with the Straits Times Index nearing 10,000 and currency parity with USD.
Energy
Sarawak-Singapore Power Link Gains Conditional Approval, Boosting Asean Energy Integration
Singapore has granted conditional approval for the Sarawak-Singapore Interconnection Project, enabling 1GW of renewable energy exports by 2035.
Corruption
7Live Director Resigns After Being Sanctioned by US Over Alleged Links to Cambodian Scam Network
17Live director Karen Chen resigns after US sanctions her over alleged ties to Chen Zhi’s Cambodian scam network involving forced labour.
Artificial Intelligence
Singapore starts Drone cleaning trial at HDB block
A drone used to clean an HDB block exterior sparked debate online, with some praising safety improvements and others sceptical.
Money and Investment
DPM Gan: Johor-Singapore SEZ sees S$5.5b in investments from Singapore firms
DPM Gan Kim Yong says Singapore firms have invested over S$5.5 billion in Johor since the Johor-Singapore SEZ pact.
GDP
Singapore: Economy Grows 2.9% in Q3 2025, Expansion Moderates Across Key Sectors
Singapore’s economy expanded 2.9% in Q3 2025, slowing from 4.5% in Q2, as manufacturing and construction growth moderated.
Economy and Business
Singapore and Malaysia Better as Friends than Rivals, Says Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul urges stronger Singapore-Malaysia collaboration and Asean unity, highlighting the Johor-Singapore SEZ as a model for shared prosperity.
Appoinments
US Confirms Florida Surgeon Dr Anjani Sinha as New Ambassador to Singapore
US Senate confirms Florida surgeon Dr Anjani Sinha as ambassador to Singapore in Trump’s biggest en bloc confirmation vote.
Health and Wellness
DBS Foundation Donates S$6.5 Million to Support Pregnant Women from Low-Income Households
DBS Foundation partners with KidStart to launch a programme providing prenatal and postnatal support to low-income families.