Singapore's DBS raises stake in China's Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank
DBS Group on Monday said it acquired an additional stake in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank for 1.60 billion yuan ($220.37 million), bringing its total stake in the Chinese lender to 19.40%.
Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides
Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."
Singapore PM Warns of 'Third World War' Over US and China Relations
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.
Singapore Smash still star-studded despite Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng’s absence
Of the top 20 players in the men's and women's singles rankings, 19 will take part in the first table tennis major of 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dividend surge signals culture shift in China's markets
New shades of capitalism are emerging in China's tuckered out stock market as companies, at Beijing's behest, buy back their shares and pay record dividends to investors lying in wait for a so-far evasive rebound.
Singapore’s STI ends 0.3% lower as investors digest Trump 2.0, no immediate China tariffs
SINGAPORE - Stocks in Singapore closed lower on Jan 21, following US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, even though most markets in the region ended in the black. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 0.3 per cent or 12.6 points to finish at 3,795.37.
China Signals It Is Open to a Deal Keeping TikTok in U.S.
The founder of the app’s parent, Beijing-based ByteDance, met with Elon Musk last year.
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IN FOCUS: Is influx of JB property buyers from Singapore, China pricing out locals?
Some Johoreans who have to look for housing options further from Johor Bahru are concerned that homes in the city centre are increasingly reserved for elites and rich foreigners.
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Can philanthropy in China and Singapore balance power, knowledge, and equity?
Philanthropy often presents itself as an act of compassion – a way to tackle big problems and help those in need. But look a little closer, and you’ll find something more complex: power. Who holds
No India-China direct flights: Singapore, Vietnam, Bangladesh gain as connecting hubs for flyers
Resumption of direct flights and normalisation of visa issuances — demands China has been making over the past couple of years — are expected to come up in Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Beijing during his visit,
DBS raises stake in China's Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank to over 19%
Singapore's DBS Group said on Monday it acquired an additional stake in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank (SRCB) for 1.60 billion yuan ($220.4 million), bringing its total ownership in the Chinese lender to 19.
DeepSeek's 'Sputnik moment' prompts investors to sell big AI players
LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Investors hammered technology stocks on Monday, sending the likes of Nvidia and Oracle plummeting, as the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model cast doubts on Western companies' dominance in this sector.