In Asia, UOB operates through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and representative offices across the ... ( read original story ...)
How to Earn S$500/Month in Passive Income as a Student in Singapore
If you’re busy with school or an internship, here are eight ways to multiply your allowance and earn passive income as a student ... ( read original story ...)
How I faced gallows in Singapore for trying to be cheap – by ex-convict
He promised to top-up his friend’s phone credit in return. He crossed the Causeway and stopped for a regular check by Singapore Customs. And the officer found nearly 500g of methamphetamines in ... ( read original story ...)
Private-sector economists raise Singapore 2021 growth forecast to 5.8 per cent
Singapore's economy will grow by 5.8 per cent this year, better than the 5.5 per cent expansion predicted earlier, according to a central bank survey of professional forecasters. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore launches ‘bubble’ hotel for short-term business travellers; infections spike in Cambodia
Singapore has launched a travel "bubble" business hotel that allows executives to have face-to-face meetings without risk of exposure to the coronavirus, in one of the world's first such facilities. ( read original story ...)
Philippine’s Bren Esports eye Singapore expansion, partner EMERGE Esports
Filipino organisation Bren Esports announced a new year-long partnership with Singapore-based talent management agency EMERGE Esports. ( read original story ...)
Comparison: Buy Now, Pay Later vs Credit Cards
The BNPL vs credit cards dilemma is real. Find out what each has to offer, which one’s superior or even potentially more dangerous for shoppers. As more retailers jump onto the Buy Now, Pay Later ... ( read original story ...)
Astrea VI Private Equity Bonds: 8 Facts Investors Need To Know About This Hot Bond
Past issuances of Astrea bonds were quickly snapped up by retail investors. This time round, the Astrea VI PE bond is offering 3% p.a. returns. A highly anticipated launch, here are the key details to ... ( read original story ...)
Economists upgrade Singapore’s growth forecast
SINGAPORE--Singapore's economy is tipped to expand at a faster pace this year than previously expected, as quicker growth in manufacturing, non-oil ... ( read original story ...)
Economists upgrade Singapore’s 2021 GDP growth forecast to 5.8%: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Economists have raised their forecasts for Singapore's growth this year, anticipating a firmer improvement in the manufacturing and ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bubble’ business hotel in Singapore welcomes first guests
Visitors to the bubble hotel are not permitted to enter Singapore and must leave via the airport. Singapore has launched a travel "bubble" business hotel that allows executives to do face-to-face ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to implement pay increases and promotions across Group in June 2021
This initiative will cover up to 98% of the Group’s total headcount across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Singapore outperforms other Asian benchmarks
SINGAPORE: Singapore could be the biggest comeback story for Asian equities this year. After becoming the region’s worst performer in 2020 following a 12% slump, the Straits Times Index has surged 9.1 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Spot-on advice’ for Singapore in new Chan Heng Chee book: Vivian
Singapore needs to find its niche, achieve relevance, stick together and constantly implement policies with a human heart and human touch.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Likely To Add To Its Winnings
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in back-to-back trading days, jumping almost 95 points or 3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,100-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Public Housing Prices Soar as Frenzy Grips Market
Million-dollar price tags on a record number of Singapore’s public housing sales are a sign the city-state is joining the frenzy gripping property markets from Hong Kong to Toronto. ( read original story ...)