Luxury property ownership in Singapore is seen by millennials as a long-term goal they would like to achieve. For now, in 2021, many are looking to save up and buy their own property and then upgrade ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Amend and Level Playing Field for Cross-Border Financial Business Arrangements
The regulatory framework in Singapore for cross-border financial business arrangements between Singapore financial institutions (FIs) and their foreign offices at present depends on the type of entity ... ( read original story ...)
Best Bars in Singapore Right Now
I first came to Singapore about a decade ago when there was no "cocktail scene" to speak of. There was the iconic yet rather sad Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel, where peanut shells were strewn across ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the second most expensive country for fine dining
We look at data from Chef's Pencil, who researched the top tasting menus of 450 restaurants that have earned two or three Michelin stars all around the world. ( read original story ...)
Singapore VC joins entrepreneurs in hunt for next Grab or Gojek
The COVID-19 pandemic has energized Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem, with increasing numbers of companies attaining unicorn valuations while closing in on IPOs. This has attracted venture ... ( read original story ...)
Man named as local resident director of company fined S$4,000 after firm’s bank account received US$1 million in email scam
SINGAPORE: A director of a company was fined S$4,000 for failing to exercise reasonable diligence in the discharge of his duties, after the firm's bank account received US$1 million from an email scam ... ( read original story ...)
Banking on nature to fight climate change
Faced with the emergency of global warming, investors want to greatly expand the volume of carbon credits for sale. ( read original story ...)
What to Do in Singapore: The (Mini) Black Book
On your way to your final destination in Southeast Asia, there’s a good chance you’ll pass through this food-obsessed, constantly changing city-state that has some of the safest, cleanest streets and ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook agrees with Singapore Government on tackling foreign interference, but says proposed law worded ‘very broadly’
SINGAPORE: Facebook said it shares the same goals as the Singapore Government when it comes to tackling foreign interference, but added that a proposed law on this was worded "very broadly". "We don't ... ( read original story ...)
CDC raises Covid travel advisory level for Singapore and Hong Kong
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday increased its travel advisories for Singapore and Hong Kong by one level each. ( read original story ...)
This is How Much Singaporeans Really Care About Sustainability in Their Property Decisions in 2021
Sustainability in Singapore is an issue increasingly more young people are paying attention to. In this article, we dissect the results of PropertyGuru's Consumer Sentiment Study for H2 2021 to ... ( read original story ...)
Winnie Tan moves to new sustainability role at Great Eastern after 16 years with Standard Chartered Bank
Winnie Tan, the long-time head of sustainability for Standard Chartered Bank, has moved to insurer Great Eastern as senior vice president of sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Singapore court sentences maid to jail for using employer’s facial cream, spitting and putting toilet bowl water in family’s jug
A domestic worker was sentenced to four weeks’ jail yesterday for using her employer’s facial products, as well as spitting into the family’s water jug and putting toilet bowl water in it. Gozar Rose ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks: No exposure to beleaguered Evergrande
Singapore banks do not have any exposure to troubled Chinese property conglomerate Evergrande. That is the message being put out by the three local banks as the Shenzhen-based property company faces ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Aspire, an All-in-One Finance Operating System for Businesses, Secures $158M via Series B
Y-Combinator-backed Aspire reveals that it has secured $158 million in capital via its Series B round. “Aspire is the all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses. We help companies pay, ... ( read original story ...)
Why Fintech Education is Key to Plugging The Talent Gap in Singapore?
The University College Dublin (UCD), a top-ranked business school from Ireland, is bringing its fintech-focused Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) program to Singapore, partnering with educational ... ( read original story ...)