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Tharman Signals Deeper Singapore-Malaysia Economic Ties During State Visit
President Tharman says Singapore and Malaysia are 'building further' on economic ties, with the Johor-Singapore SEZ anchoring hopes for expanded…
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Macro and Economy
Two Nursing Home Licences Pulled in Two Weeks as Singapore Confronts Its Aging Math
Two nursing home licences revoked in two weeks land as Singapore enters super-aged territory, testing whether elder care quality can…
Markets
DBS Rolls Out Weekly Grocery Discounts for Cardholders Across Seven Saturdays
DBS will discount eggs and rice by up to S$6 for POSB and DBS cardholders across seven Saturdays from Jul…
Singapore Moves to Toughen Dangerous Driving Penalties, Cut Drink-Driving Limits
Singapore has proposed harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt and a lower legal alcohol limit for drivers, per…
Singapore Moves to Close Loophole on Phone Use While Driving
Singapore's proposed Road Traffic Act amendments would penalise drivers for merely holding a phone or device, lowering the bar for…
Policy and Regulation
Singapore Moves to Tighten Money-Laundering Rules as Wealth Inflows Climb
Singapore is tightening its anti-money laundering rules after record wealth inflows, raising compliance demands on banks, family offices, and advisers.
Money and Wealth
Singapore Tightens Its Grip on Asia’s Family Office Market
Singapore keeps its lead as Asia's family office hub, balancing generous tax incentives against tougher compliance and rising competition from…
AI Startups Keep Raising as Southeast Asia’s Funding Drought Drags Into 2026
Southeast Asian startups raised $2.81B in Q1 2026, the lowest deal count in eight years, yet agentic AI startups kept…