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Travelling soon? These charts show where the Sing$ stretches the furthest in Asia

The rupiah, peso, won, yen and baht have all weakened against the Singdollar in 2026.

The Singapore dollar’s purchasing power has grown in several regional markets.

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Chips still king of S’pore exports amid non-tech upswing in Asia

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$92m mansion sale to S'porean among Hong Kong's largest property deals in 2026

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Yakult Singapore might make more orange Yakult based on demand before it stops for good in end-June

Chipmaker Kioxia overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable firm as AI mania goes on

Singapore announces new road map to improve standards and conformance capabilities, partnerships

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A daughter evicted, a wealthy family divided: The 10-lawsuit saga in Singapore

Most of the disputes happened after the patriarch lost his mental capacity.

If parents ensure all their kids are aware of the legacy plans, there will be fewer opportunities for trouble later.

How to stop ‘troublemakers’ from suing for family inheritance and winning

How to avoid scams that are created by AI

Me & My Money: For this entrepreneur, growing wealth beats saving up

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ST Headstart: Finance home renovation without breaking the bank

Fixing problems early in the renovation process can prevent larger costs down the road.

ST Headstart: Feeling poor despite a decent salary

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ST Headstart: Hacking your brain to become who you want to be

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ST Headstart: Turning ideas into a profitable business

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ST Headstart: What are young Singaporeans investing in?

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Singapore-listed Jardine eyes more asset sales after $13 billion spree to revamp empire

Its Singapore-listed shares have climbed about 45 per cent in the past year.

Jardine Cycle & Carriage is reportedly exploring a sale of its car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore

Singtel share slide: What should you do with your special discounted shares?

Osim founder Ron Sim drops legal claims against Trek 2000 after new investor steps in

Singapore-listed Wilmar shares dive most in 6 years on Indonesia probe

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Travelling soon? These charts show where the Sing$ stretches the furthest in Asia

The Singapore dollar’s purchasing power has grown in several regional markets.
The Singapore dollar’s purchasing power has grown in several regional markets.

News analysis

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China’s IPO ambitions but tech gap persists

SpaceX’s record US$75 billion (S$96 billion) IPO has made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
SpaceX’s record US$75 billion (S$96 billion) IPO has made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.

Chipmaker Kioxia overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable firm as AI mania goes on

Shares of the Kioxia surged 7.6 per cent on June 12, lifting its market value above 44 trillion yen (S$352 billion) just 18 months after its stock market debut.
Shares of the Kioxia surged 7.6 per cent on June 12, lifting its market value above 44 trillion yen (S$352 billion) just 18 months after its stock market debut.

UK economy shrank in April as Iran war began to take its toll

British businesses and consumers grapple with higher energy costs and borrowing rates triggered by the Iran war.
British businesses and consumers grapple with higher energy costs and borrowing rates triggered by the Iran war.

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

SpaceX raised a record S$96.4 billion in its initial public offering on June 11.
SpaceX raised a record S$96.4 billion in its initial public offering on June 11.

Singapore announces new road map to improve standards and conformance capabilities, partnerships

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the Standards and Conformance 2035 road map on June 11.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the Standards and Conformance 2035 road map on June 11.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment defends decision to retain CEO, senior manager despite fraud charges

CEO Chua Chwee Choo and her husband, Alan Lee, co-founded the company
CEO Chua Chwee Choo and her husband, Alan Lee, co-founded the company

Shadow trading says SpaceX shares could shoot over 35% higher in market debut

Prediction markets have also added to the bullish signals. Polymarket traders put 70 per cent odds on SpaceX closing above US$2 trillion of market value on its first day of trading.
Prediction markets have also added to the bullish signals. Polymarket traders put 70 per cent odds on SpaceX closing above US$2 trillion of market value on its first day of trading.

$92m mansion sale to S'porean among Hong Kong's largest property deals in 2026

Hong Kong has seen a flurry of luxury home sales since late 2025 as property prices rebound, buoyed by demand from mainland buyers.
Hong Kong has seen a flurry of luxury home sales since late 2025 as property prices rebound, buoyed by demand from mainland buyers.

Yakult Singapore might make more orange Yakult based on demand before it stops for good in end-June

Yakult Singapore told ST that production volume is adjusted according to consumer demand.
Yakult Singapore told ST that production volume is adjusted according to consumer demand.

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