Vietnam has become the second South-east Asian country to seal a carbon trading agreement with Singapore after Thailand, expanding the Republic’s market for carbon credits generated in the region.

Dulwich College (Singapore) proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of its Year 11 students in this year’s IGCSE examinations.

The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham) successfully launched its inaugural BritCham Accelerate programme at the Barclays office in Singapore. 21 high-potential early-career professionals from across 13 BritCham member companies have been selected for this transformative 8-week leadership development journey.

China launched two investigations targeting the US semiconductor sector ahead of planned talks between the two nations on trade and other issues. The Ministry of Commerce said on Sept 13 that it has opened an anti-dumping probe relating to certain American-made analog IC chips, the sort of products sold by Texas Instruments and Analog Devices.

SM Lee emphasised Singapore's need to unite amid global uncertainty, highlighting the role of community centres in fostering bonds. He spoke at Ci Yuan Day, which featured the Bag-to-School programme, providing school essentials for lower-income students with youth volunteer support. The event, attended by more than 1,600 residents and MPs, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ci Yuan Community ...

Harry’s weekday lunch specials have arrived! From 22–26 Sept until 3pm, enjoy 1-for-1 lunches at selected outlets. Whether it’s a quick workday bite or a long-overdue catch-up, bring a friend and indulge in hearty meals from $13.90++!

What happens in classrooms today will shape boardrooms tomorrow. Help steer what comes next. QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 is coming to Seoul, 4–6 November, bringing together more than 2,000 senior leaders from education, government, and industry for its 21st year.

In a time of geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty, over 160 business leaders, policymakers and academics came together at the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s annual Sustainability Dialogue 2025 to chart the next phase of sustainable growth between the UK, Singapore and the wider region.

Read the coverage of our Sustainability Dialogue in The Business Times

Read the coverage of our Sustainability Dialogue in The Straits Times