DBS Better Positioned as Singapore Banks Brace for 2026 NIM Pressure Singapore bank NIM pressure is expected to continue into 2026 as falling interest rates weigh on earnings across the sector. Analysts
Singapore has introduced a new law that gives a government commission authority to block and restrict harmful content online. The aim: respond faster to cyber-harassment, child abuse, doxxing, abuse of intimate images,
What the data show In September 2025, Singapore’s annual headline inflation rate rose to 0.7%, up from 0.5% in August, and slightly above the market expectation of 0.6%. Meanwhile, on a monthly
What the Data Show In September 2025, Singapore’s annual headline inflation rate rose to 0.7%, up from 0.5% in August, slightly surpassing market expectations of 0.6%.Meanwhile, monthly consumer prices climbed by 0.4%,
On October 21, 2025, a Singapore district court cleared three women accused of organizing a pro-Palestinian procession outside the Istana, the official residence and office of the President. District Judge John Ng
DBS Group Research has released a comprehensive report forecasting major economic and financial developments for Singapore by 2040. The report highlights robust growth in the nation’s GDP, a strengthening of the Singapore
On October 20, 2025, Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, officially inaugurated its first-ever direct flight from Singapore to Da Nang, Vietnam. The new route marks a significant milestone in the
In a significant environmental collaboration, Singapore has announced a major initiative to support Timor-Leste in reforesting its barren lands. This partnership aims to address environmental degradation, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable land
Singapore is witnessing a sharp rise in online mortgage quote searches just as the HDB resale market is showing signs of steadying. Analysts believe homebuyers are increasingly pricing in mortgage rates as
Singapore and Thailand have stepped up investigations into a sprawling transnational fraud network that has drawn the attention of U.S. law enforcement. The coordinated actions reflect a growing realization that Southeast Asia
In a decisive step to curb transnational cybercrime, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on October 14, 2025, sanctions against three Singaporeans and 17 Singapore-registered companies. The
At the inaugural Europe Conference 2025, Singapore reaffirmed its ambition to become a stronger bridge between Europe and Asia. The city-state aims to go beyond trade and diplomacy to emerge as a
