In Singapore, more than 56% own more than one credit card ... The only exception to this is at online stores, which have special DBS/POSB offers or discounts (i.e. Zalora), in which case I would use ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore adds extra stimulus to fight the pandemic – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan reviewed the recent decision by the government to pump in extra stimulus aimed at fighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “Singapore’s Finance Ministry has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS: Covid-19 fallout could widen income gap, threaten workers aged 35-44
What the Singapore-Malaysia border reopening means for coronavirus-era travel DBS senior economist Irvin Seah, lead author of the report, said the bank did not know the residency status of those ... ( read original story ...)
Workers aged 35 to 44 and lower-income earners hit hardest by pay cuts due to Covid-19: DBS report
the "DBS NAV Financial Health Series". These workers, who form the bulk of Singapore's workforce, enjoy fewer support measures compared to older workers, said DBS Group Research senior economist Irvin ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent-backed online brokerage Futu looks to cash in on Hong Kong IPO boom with plans to expand margin financing
It also said the growth in its interest income was partly helped by IPO financing due to an active IPO market ... had obtained an in-principal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a ... ( read original story ...)
SIA Group passengers can now transit via Singapore from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand
Transit passenger traffic to Singapore had stopped in late March after the Government announced a ban on short-term visitors to reduce the risk of importing Covid-19 cases. SIA said on Tuesday (Aug 18 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stimulus surges past $100 billion
Sydney | The Singapore government's determination to hang on to the city-state's reputation as an international trade hub has helped push its pandemic stimulus package into uncharted territory. A ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 100 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in the community
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 100 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Aug 18), including one in the community. This takes the national total to 55,938. The community case is a Singaporean, said ... ( read original story ...)
StarHub launches early 5G service trial in Singapore
Singapore operator StarHub has launched its 5G service on the local market. With StarHub’s new Mobile+ or Biz+ mobile plans, customers will be able to access the operator’s 5G service. The early trial ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Ant Group Plans Consumer Finance Firm in Growth Push Ahead of IPO
but officials have pinpointed consumer lenders as a key lever in rebooting consumption. (Reporting by Julie Zhu; Additional reporting by Keith Zhai in Singapore; Editing by Sumeet Chatterjee and ... ( read original story ...)
Buying or Selling A Property In Singapore: Should You Engage A Property Agent Or DIY?
Many tech-savvy Singaporeans are turning to online property portals and listing websites to conduct research and explore their options. With so much information available online, it raises the ... ( read original story ...)
3 Financing Options for Start-ups in Singapore
Many start-ups don’t thrive beyond the third year after getting started. When you ask many of the founders what the leading cause of the failure, they will attribute it to limited funding. Some ... ( read original story ...)
Gold’s run ‘hasn’t quite finished yet,’ says Standard Chartered strategist
The gold rally still has some ways to go despite its recent stumble, says Standard Chartered Private Bank's Manpreet Gill. ( read original story ...)
Support Predicted For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, sinking more than 25 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,570-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Retiree sues UOB over $1.15m in investment losses
A 72-year-old retiree is suing United Overseas Bank (UOB) and a former relationship manager at the bank after suffering losses totalling $1.15 million.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Duterte denies Singapore trip, saying: It’s none of your business
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday railed against those who spread a rumor that he flew to Singapore, stressing that they should not care and that he had the right to travel ... ( read original story ...)