Singapore News and Economic Updates
Singapore dollar to Australian dollar rate steady after MAS policy decision: Can SGD/AUD hold recent gains?
Singapore Dollar vs Australian Dollar (SGD/AUD) is trading at A$1.1226 in a narrow range, posting a marginal gain for the day. The pair is positioned above its key moving ...
MAS policy pause aligns with US dollar to Singapore dollar exchange rate holding above key averages
US Dollar vs Singapore Dollar (USD/SGD) is trading at S$1.2867, posting a daily gain and holding firmly above its key moving averages. The pair remains positioned above ...
MAS leaves policy unchanged as SGD/MYR holds above RM3.1588 support
Singapore Dollar vs Malaysian Ringgit (SGD/MYR) is trading at RM3.1747 after a modest decline on the day. The pair sits below its key short- and medium-term moving ...
Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks sink Singapore-registered container vessel, deepen oil export disruption
Escalating security risks in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting commercial shipping traffic as attacks on vessels intensify across the region. A Singapore-registered container ship has now sunk, ...
Why is USD/SGD up 0.5% today?
Technical momentum is propelling the US Dollar vs Singapore Dollar (USD/SGD) higher, as the pair trades above all major moving averages and recent indicators reflect persistent buying interest. ...
Singapore Dollar vs Malaysian Ringgit slides slightly after renewed selling momentum
Singapore Dollar vs Malaysian Ringgit (SGD/MYR) edged lower, pressured by renewed selling momentum and intraday declines as the pair remains below both its 20-day and 50-day moving averages. The ...
Singapore Dollar vs Australian Dollar stays under pressure as mixed technical signals point to ongoing seller activity
Singapore Dollar vs Australian Dollar (SGD/AUD) edged lower today as short-term seller pressure continues to weigh on the pair. This move is limited, with the pair trading below its 20-day moving ...
SGD/AUD holds steady as range-bound trading dominates
Singapore Dollar vs Australian Dollar (SGD/AUD) is trading at A$1.1134, marking a modest decline on the session. The pair remains below its key short- and medium-term ...
Singapore business events expand around Formula 1 as MICE revenue rises
Singapore is drawing a bigger concentration of corporate conferences around its Formula 1 Grand Prix, reinforcing the race week’s role as a business and tourism platform. The clustering of ...
Hongkong Land seeks majority stake in Singapore Orchard Road assets
Redevelopment activity is drawing fresh attention to prime retail and hotel properties along Singapore's Orchard Road. Hongkong Land Holdings is in talks to acquire a majority stake in three ...
Singapore economy tops forecasts in third quarter
Singapore's economy continues to expand in 2026, although third-quarter growth slows from the previous quarter's four-year high. The 5.4% GDP increase still exceeds market expectations and ...
MAS maintains Singapore dollar policy band as inflation stays slightly elevated
Singapore's central bank keeps its exchange rate-based monetary policy unchanged after tightening slightly in July 2026, as growth remains firm and imported price pressures persist. The decision ...
JICA commits $65 million to BlackRock-managed Asia infrastructure fund
Japan's development finance agency is expanding its climate-focused investment activity in Asia through a new commitment tied to regional energy transition projects. The funding targets ...
Singapore may tighten financing for the plantation sector to tackle Southeast Asian haze
Transboundary haze continues to blanket Southeast Asia as forest and scrub fires in Indonesia spread amid dry weather linked to El Niño. The situation has closed schools in Malaysia, disrupted ...
Southern Alliance Mining records an off-market share transaction involving a 2.25% stake by Sultan Ibrahim
An off-market share transaction involving Southern Alliance Mining Ltd took place as the mining group continues to expand its exposure to critical minerals in Johor. The S$6.1 million purchase ...
Singapore rejects weaker currency strategy as Wong backs competitiveness through stability
Singapore is maintaining its long-standing focus on a strong and stable currency as policymakers balance business costs against inflation control in a trade-dependent economy. Prime Minister ...
Malaysian listed companies announce new contracts, property investments and corporate developments
Several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia started the week with announcements of contracts, proposed investments and changes in shareholdings spanning the aviation, semiconductor, energy, data ...
IOI Properties targets a 50% stake in One Raffles Place in Singapore
IOI Properties Group Bhd's move to strengthen its exposure to regional commercial real estate is now focused on One Raffles Place in Singapore's central business district. The proposal involves ...
Intel and Broadcom warn capital costs could bottleneck AI infrastructure growth
Rising funding needs for data centers, advanced chips and power systems are emerging as a central risk for the artificial intelligence buildout in Asia and beyond. Intel and Broadcom executives ...
Singapore regulator tightens public prospecting rules for financial institutions
Singapore is tightening conduct standards for in-person marketing of financial products after reviewing feedback from a public consultation on public prospecting practices. The new safeguards keep ...
Intel flags rapid adoption of Chinese frontier AI models
Lower token costs are helping Chinese frontier AI models gain traction quickly, Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan says at a Singapore panel event. He adds that model performance is already strong ...
