It has been a while since I wrote a piece on the property market scene in Singapore and I thought that it’s timely to look at what has happened in the scene so far. I wrote an article in ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia: Investment Approvals surged in H12021 – UOB
UOB Group’s Senior Economist Julia Goh and Economist Loke Siew Ting review the latest figures from investment approvals in the Malaysian economy. “Malaysia attracted a total committed investment of ... ( read original story ...)
DJ Singapore Banks Unlikely to Be Significantly Weighed by Evergrande Crisis — Market Talk
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. 0819 GMT - Singapore's three main lenders are unlikely to be significantly weighed by Evergrande's debt problems, as they seem to have sufficient buffers, Jefferies says. DBS ... ( read original story ...)
StarHub to acquire 50.1% stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business
StarHub plans to acquire a majority 50.1 per cent stake in MyRepublic's broadband business in Singapore to strengthen its position in the market. ( read original story ...)
Global digital commerce firm SmartOSC to accelerate Asus Singapore’s Omnichannel retail via Anstomi
Global digital commerce agency SmartOSC has partnered with regional marketing technology company Antsomi to bolster services provided to their network of clients. As a result, SmartOSC will become ... ( read original story ...)
Fave links up with Google Pay to offer Singapore consumers cashback
Mobile payment platform inks deal to offer Google Pay users 20% cashback when they spend at any of 15,000 F&B outlets and retailers in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reportedly planning to boost local stocks with Temasek Fund – which companies could benefit?
Bloomberg reported that Singapore is planning new measures to boost its domestic stock market by investing in local and regional mid-cap companies.Here’s what you should know about the news report and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expats are up in arms about quarantine. Singapore stands to gain
The 33-year-old fashion buyer is soon leaving Hong Kong to return to his home country, citing frustration over the city's coronavirus restrictions and lack of a clear reopening plan. "Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Oil giant Shell greenwashes Singapore by touting electric boats
One of the world’s worst contributors to climate change will pay for several electric ferries to replace its diesel vessels and create the appearance it is environmentally responsible. ( read original story ...)
StarHub pushes Singapore broadband share to 40% with MyRepublic buyout
StarHub is forking out $162.8 million to acquire a 50.1% stake in MyRepublic's consumer and enterprise broadband operations in Singapore, which account for 6% share of the local market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore 747 takes off minutes before Melbourne earthquake
Flight SQ7297 from Melbourne to Singapore and its crew narrowly avoided being caught in the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Melbourne and its surrounding regions just three minutes after departure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to have first electric ferry service in 2023, run by Shell
Singapore will have its first fleet of electric ferries in 2023, operated by Shell to ply between the mainland and Pulau Bukom. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expats are up in arms about Covid quarantine rules. Singapore stands to gain
It's been nearly two years since Norris Fong has seen his family back in his native Singapore. Now, he's had enough. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines believes digital health passes will enable seamless airport check-ins
IATA's digital travel passport might be used to verify passenger health status, but it could also help eliminate queues at airport counters. ( read original story ...)
Shell to launch Singapore’s first fully-electric ferry service
Royal Dutch Shell has ordered at least three electric ferries in Singapore to replace the diesel boats it uses to transport employees and visitors between mainland Singapore and its oil refining and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore TikTokers hit ‘devious licks’ challenge: 2 teens under investigation for alleged vandalism
SINGAPORE - Two teenagers are under investigation for possible vandalism of government property in acts that are believed to be linked to a TikTok challenge, said the police on Tuesday (Sept 21).The ... ( read original story ...)