The Independent (Singapore)

theindependent.sg, commonly known as TISG, offers an independent viewpoint on news and current events in Singapore. Launched on August 9, 2013, this news platform provides detailed insights and analyses on various topics, including current affairs, economics, and politics in Singapore. With over a million monthly readers, TISG is also growing its reach into Asia and Australasia.

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MAS pushes forward with major reforms, exposing gaps in retail investor protection

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

SINGAPORE: In a dual move that reflects the changing nature of asset management and personal finance in Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is strengthening investor protection regulations while simultaneously advocating for increased access to private market funds for individual investors.
Yangzijiang Financial seals $0.72 per share deal to fuel ambitious maritime expansion

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

SINGAPORE: Yangzijiang Financial has divested its treasury holdings of 193,527,600 common shares for $0.72 per share through two distinct share sale and purchase agreements. According to the latest Singapore Business Review report, the business confirmed in a market statement that the agreements, which totalled $139.3 million in gross proceeds, were inked with Merlion Quay Capital Ltd and Operie Capital Ltd.
SGX boosts ETF portfolio with dividend-focused fund, pushing AUM to $13.7B

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

SINGAPORE: Lion-China Merchants CSI Dividend Index ETF is now listed by SGX Securities via the SSE-SGX ETF Link. According to the latest Singapore Business Review report, the SGX Group and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have partnered to create the SSE-SGX ETF Link. Through the ETF, investors can access a diverse portfolio of stocks that pay dividends. The management company is Lion Global Investors (LGI).
Ferlyn Wong embarks on a journey of dual identity in Mediacorp's Emerald Hill

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | Lydia Koh

SINGAPORE: The latest buzzword in town is about a popular new Mediacorp drama called Emerald Hill. The hit show starring Singaporean actress Ferlyn Wong playing double life is set in Singapore’s Peranakan community and set in the 50s and 70s. Imagine having to juggle two completely different identities. That’s what Ferlyn’s character, or characters Zhang An Ya and Zhou Hong Yu, are going through.
HK actor Louis Koo among prominent guests at G-DRAGON globe tour in Gyeonggi

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | Lydia Koh

KOREA: Gyeonggi Goyang Sports Complex hosted a grand opening for South Korean superstar G-DRAGON’s 2025 world tour, Übermensch. A large crowd attended the concert, including many celebrities and local and foreign fans. Actor Louis Koo from Hong Kong was among the prominent guests who came, as reported by Dimsum Daily.
As the Sulli scene issue and the Kim Soo Hyun scandal resurface, original 'Real' director speaks out

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | Lydia Koh

KOREA: Lee Jung Sub, the original director of the contentious 2017 movie Real, has addressed the ongoing issues surrounding the film’s production. His remarks coincide with the family of the late actress Sulli’s quest for explanations about her involvement in graphic scenes, Dimsum Daily reported.
Singapore's brand value skyrockets to US$78.4B; Grab dominates with 85% growth surge

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

SINGAPORE: Currently, the aggregate brand value of Singapore’s 100 most valued brands is $105 billion (US$78.4 billion), according to Brand Finance’s most recent Singapore 100 research published by Singapore Business Review. This year, Grab emerged as the Singaporean brand with the quickest growth rate, as its brand value increased by 85% to $1.47 billion (US$1.1 billion).
Singaporeans demand change, rising expectations surround Chee Soon Juan’s candidacy

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

SINGAPORE: Netizen “meetwanwei” spoke from the heart in her latest TikTok video about Dr. Chee Soon Juan’s running for the 2025 general election in the recently established Sembawang West SMC. She admitted that she frequently votes for the People’s Action Party (PAP), and now, she is curious to see who the party will nominate to run against him.
Who really counts as poor in Singapore? Unpacking the struggles behind the city’s wealthy facade

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | gemma minda iso |Gemma Iso

With no official poverty line in Singapore, it is hard to put our finger on this issue. Behind the beautiful city scape, in the under belly of the Lion City, there is a simmering issue. One that does not get enough attention these days. A YouTuber says that there is a lot of economic disparity in the city-state, something that the bureaucrats should address.
At 52, Chinese actress Li Bingbing finds happiness in being unmarried

3 weeks ago | theindependent.sg | Lydia Koh

CHINA: As reported by VnExpress, actress Li Bingbing is enjoying being single, travelling frequently, and spending quality time with her parents. “Don’t rely on others—be your own light,” she wrote in a recent vacation photo she shared on Xiaohongshu. Transcend the gloom and illuminate the path ahead. Li has prioritised travel in recent years, frequently travelling without a set itinerary and staying wherever she feels like it.