Iran War Uncertainty Slams Bank Rate Hike Plans
The Bank announced on Tuesday that geopolitical tensions in Iran have prompted it to pause planned interest rate hikes, citing heightened risks to global markets and Singapore’s economic outlook. T…
The Bank announced on Tuesday that geopolitical tensions in Iran have prompted it to pause planned interest rate hikes, citing heightened risks to global markets and Singapore’s economic outlook. T…
The Competition Commission (CompCom) has launched an investigation into the discontinuation of Showmax, a major streaming service, following allegations of anti-competitive practices by Canal, its …
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has signaled optimism that ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran could ease maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for India…
President Donald Trump’s repeated references to “nuclear” in recent speeches have reignited concerns about geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran, triggering mixed reactions in global market…
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised its economic outlook, abandoning its previous characterization of conditions as “good” and signaling a potential delay in interest rate hikes beyond summ…
The Singaporean Parliament convened amid escalating tensions over the energy crisis and contentious labor law reforms, with economists warning of broader economic repercussions. The biweekly debate…
South African entrepreneur Peet Viljoen has criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, warning of broader economic repercussions for global trade. His remarks, made during a…
Cape Town police ended a high-speed chase on Tuesday after seizing several kilograms of dagga, sparking debates about law enforcement priorities and their economic implications. The incident, which…
The Republic of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso has secured a fifth term after provisional results from the 2024 presidential election showed he won 60% of the vote, according to the Nationa…
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections took a pivotal turn as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Communist Party of India (CPI) announced a strategic alliance, securing five key seats. The pac…
Portuguese football club Sporting Clube de Portugal faces Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League, a match that has drawn attention for its potential economic implications on Singapore's markets. Despite…
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced sweeping reforms to the Train Delay Repay (TDR) scheme, simplifying the process for passengers to claim compensation for delays. The changes…