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Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast as AI investment boosts the economy

Singapore has upgraded its economic outlook for 2026 after stronger-than-expected growth during the first half of the year, supported by rising global demand for artificial intelligence technologies and resilient international trade. The Ministry of Trade and Industry now expects the economy to expand......

UMC expands Taiwan and Singapore chip facilities as AI demand drives $2 billion investment plan

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is stepping up its long-term investment strategy as demand linked to artificial intelligence reshapes the global chip market. The company has approved a new expansion program covering additional cleanroom capacity at its Singapore......

Singapore Airlines reports first quarterly loss since pandemic as fuel costs and Air India weigh

Singapore Airlines has reported its first quarterly loss since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, as higher fuel expenses and financial pressure linked to its associate Air India affected the carrier’s performance. The city-state’s flag carrier recorded a net loss of S$76 million ($58.79......

HSBC strengthens its artificial intelligence strategy with a new global hub

HSBC Holdings is expanding its investment in artificial intelligence as the banking group prepares to establish a new global AI hub in Singapore and recruit more than 100 specialists to support its technology ambitions. The initiative reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in the financial......

Moroccan passport ranks first in North Africa, offering visa-free travel to 71 destinations globally

The Moroccan passport has further strengthened its international standing, securing the top position in North Africa in the latest global passport ranking index released on July 24, 2026. According to the global index, the Moroccan passport ranks 67th worldwide, granting citizens visa-free access or......

Singapore tourist jailed after diamond theft attempt involving fake gemstone swap

A tourist from India has been sentenced to more than two years in prison in Singapore after taking part in an elaborate attempt to steal a valuable diamond by replacing the genuine stone with a counterfeit replica. The case involved a 4.95-carat diamond valued at around €135,000, which became the......

DBS becomes Singapore’s first company to surpass S$200 billion market value milestone

Singapore’s banking sector reached a historic milestone on Monday as DBS Group became the first company listed in the city-state to achieve a market valuation above S$200 billion, highlighting the strength of the country’s financial sector and investor confidence in its largest bank. The......

Air India CEO shortlist includes Singapore Airlines executive and internal candidate

Air India’s search for a new chief executive officer is reportedly narrowing, with two main candidates emerging as frontrunners, according to sources familiar with the process. Vinod Kannan, an executive at Singapore Airlines, and Nipun Aggarwal, Air India’s current head of commercial operations,......

Hengli reshapes Singapore unit after US sanctions over Iran oil

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, one of China’s largest independent oil refiners, accusing the company of purchasing billions of dollars worth of Iranian crude oil. The sanctions also target dozens of shipping companies and vessels allegedly involved in......