Singapore

13:12

Partnership

Vietnam and Singapore strengthen ties with key agreements on subsea cables, finance, and energy

Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to enhance cooperation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, upgrading their relations to a "comprehensive strategic relationship." They aim to expand digital connectivity and meet the growing demand for data services, with Singapore investing heavily in Vietnam.

12:15

Singapore

Singapore to launch self-driving public bus trials by mid-2026

Singapore will begin testing self-driving public buses on select routes starting mid-2026, aiming to evaluate their potential for widespread deployment, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on January 27.

Singapore's banks project better loan growth in 2025 as rates drop

13:04

Economy

Singapore's banks project better loan growth in 2025 as rates drop

OCBC and UOB, Singapore’s second and third largest banks, project stronger loan growth in 2025 after exceeding third-quarter profit expectations. This outlook follows recent U.S. rate cuts, though geopolitical uncertainties could still impact markets, said OCBC’s CEO Helen Wong.

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