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Singapore News

Two contracts worth a total of about $4.75 billion have been awarded for the building of the substructure and airside infrastructure at Changi Airport Terminal 5 ahead of the start of construction later in May.

Future of Work
Singapore News

At the GenZero Climate Summit Insights on May 5, Manpower Minister and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng announced a slew of efforts to boost this sector, so that carbon trading remains a key tool to help Singapore grow its economy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Business News
Singapore News

Asian currencies rallied on May 5 on hopes of a thaw in the US-China trade war and regional tariff deals with the Trump administration.

Singapore News

Leaders from Australia, Bhutan, Indonesia and Malaysia have called Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to congratulate him on his party’s victory at the 2025 General Election.

Arts & Culture
Member News

Tanglin’s Centenary Concert at the prestigious Esplanade Concert Hall was a spectacular celebration of music, featuring the world premiere of A Bridge Across the Sea by acclaimed British composer Jonathan Dove, CBE.

Singapore News

Shares on the Singapore market ended lower on April 28, after the city state’s central bank sounded a cautious note about the economy’s growth outlook.

Member News

Control Risks has announced the opening of its new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia.

Business News

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI), is conducting this poll to gather your feedback on the recent updates to U.S. tariff announced by the U.S. Government since 2 April 2025. Your input will provide valuable insights to help us better advocate for the business community through the National Task Force.

Education
Member News

It’s official! This week Tanglin launched the Highlands Programme, a 4-week experiential education programme at its new campus in Australia.  

Trade
UK News

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed "ongoing and productive" trade talks, No 10 has said, in their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods. The prime minister stressed his commitment to "free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest", a Downing Street spokesperson said.