Singapore jumped to third place behind New York and London in the latest Global Financial Centres Index Semi-annual survey by the China Development Institute and the London think tank Z/Yen Partners ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore 5G price war heats up with M1 offering 80GB plan for S$17.90 a month
M1 is offering a 5G plan for S$17.90 a month, the lowest yet in Singapore as 5G prices continue to tumble amid tough competition ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-made COVID test kit can show antibody level within 10 minutes
With a drop of blood, the test kit can quickly evaluate an individual’s antibody level against a specific COVID-19 variant, compared with about 24 to 72 hours required for conventional laboratory ... ( read original story ...)
Schroders launches sustainable food and water fund to Singapore investors with HSBC Singapore as exclusive partner
Schroders Singapore, on Sept 20, launched the Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water fund. HSBC Singapore is the exclusive distribution partner for the fund. This is the second ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s recent job survey on discrimination for local workers, missing crucial question on “nationality”
The Online Citizen Asia Singapore's recent job survey on discrimination for local workers, missing crucial question on "nationality" Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Launches Citi Plus: What is It & Who is it For?
With an interest rate of up to 2.8% p.a, Citibank is targeting the growing affluent segment emerging in Singapore via a holistic ... ( read original story ...)
Faced with new digital banks, RHB prefers DBS, OCBC for high CASA ratios
According to RHB, attractive savings account offerings may stoke concerns that deposit competition would intensify. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares reverse losses to end little changed after US Fed delivers another big rate hike
Most Asian bourses traded in the red after the Fed announcement, as two other central banks in Asia followed through with rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC To Buy Stake In Sani/Ikos In Deal Valuing Luxury Resort Group At $2.3 Billion
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC has agreed to buy a stake in Greece’s Sani/Ikos Group (SIG) in a deal that values the operator of luxury resorts in the Mediterranean at €2.3 billion. ( read original story ...)
The Psychic Trauma of Being Queer in Singapore
I was at a watch party last month, waiting excitedly for the expected announcement that Singapore would finally decriminalize consensual sex between gay men. Section 377A of Singapore’s Penal Code, a ... ( read original story ...)
Caution recommended for fintech cooperation between Singapore and India
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in New Delhi on Tuesday (20 Sep) that the new high-level roundtable between Singapore and India will enable both countries to “strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Local runners disappointed with changes made to this year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Local runners are disappointed with changes that have been made to the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) this year, particularly the removal of the National Championships, with some saying ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore offshore wind farm vessel newcomer names Europe CEO
Recently launched Singapore-based pure-play offshore wind farm vessel owner Cyan Renewables has appointed Lars Christian Zøhner to lead its European business. Zøhner, previously the chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rising costs of running a business outpace Hong Kong’s
Firms wanting to exit Hong Kong may find that a move to Singapore hits their bottom line more than expected. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Excitement over Singapore’s new rail option but concerns linger over details, impact
Residents and businesses close to phase two of the Cross Island Line (CRL) are glad to have a new transport option in the future, but have concerns about issues such as the location of the new ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore annual launches
Today sees the launch of Splash’s latest annual report. Published to coincide with Singapore’s de facto second maritime week of the year, the 60-page Splash Singapore Market Report 2022 is a frank ... ( read original story ...)