DBS estimates that every100bps increase in floating rates would have 0.30 cent (around 3%) impact on CICT’s distribution per unit. ( read original story ...)
South Korean Authorities Say Report On Do Kwon’s Whereabouts After Leaving Singapore ‘Not False’
New information on Do Kwon's whereabouts has recently come to light following the exposé about the UST Restitution Group (URG), which is composed of 4,400 disgruntled retail inve ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ETF link to Shenzhen to debut next month
Singapore is to get a first exchange-traded fund giving investors exposure to Chinese tech stocks via a similar vehicle in Shenzhen. The ETF created by Singapore's UOB bank will list in the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sept crude oil imports fall, fuel exports hit 15-mth high
China's crude oil imports in September were 2% below their level a year earlier, data showed on Monday, as independent refiners curbed throughput amid thin margins and lacklustre demand. However, ... ( read original story ...)
More Singapore firms adopting 4-day work week to attract, retain talent | Video
More companies in Singapore are adopting a four-day work week in a bid to attract and retain workers. However, the arrangement might not work for everyone or every business model. ( read original story ...)
Have documents ready for smooth entry from Singapore, says Immigration Dept
The Malaysian Immigration Department has advised all visitors planning to enter the country through the Sultan Iskandar Building, Iskandar Puteri and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex here to prepare ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property agents see expat renters who fled Covid-19 curbs trickling back from cities including Singapore
Agents report an uptick in inquiries after the city's hotel quarantine requirement was relaxed Some returnees report finding Singapore's rents higher and its school spots harder to secure than they ... ( read original story ...)
Job security, healthcare costs top two concerns in poll on Forward Singapore topics
Concerns over job security and competition and whether they can stay ahead of healthcare costs are the top two issues on Singaporeans’ minds amid an ongoing national engagement exercise. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
‘They made me feel like I was a smuggler’: Taiwanese make-up artist Xiao Kai says he was taxed by Singapore Customs for used Celine bag
Taiwanese celebrity make-up artist Xiao Kai, who is currently in Singapore, claims that he was stopped by Customs when he entered the country.In an Instagram Live last week, which has since been ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: struggles as otter numbers boom
They may look cute and cuddly but people in Singapore say it's 'otter' chaos after their numbers have more than doubled since 2019. Around 50 years ago Otters were endangered on the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Raffles Medical, IHH to benefit from hospital bed crunch: DBS
SINGAPORE - Raffles Medical and other private hospitals, such as those under IHH Healthcare, are expected to benefit from the current bed crunch at public hospitals, according to a report by DBS. Read ... ( read original story ...)
After viral video of Friday’s crowd at JB customs, what to expect on Monday coming back to S’pore
You have probably seen the video of hordes of people pushing through the police at the Johor Bahru immigration building on Friday (Oct 22). Will such scenes be replayed on Monday (Oct 24) as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore invites billionaire Branson to death penalty debate
Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the city-state’s drug policy and death penalty in response to a blog ... ( read original story ...)
COP27 climate conference: S’pore’s key role and the battle over finance
Rising sea levels and weather disasters are hitting poorer nations hardest. Facing devastating impacts and rising debt, they want next month’s COP27 climate talks in Egypt to deliver a dramatic boost ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore challenges billionaire Richard Branson to live TV debate on the death penalty
The Singaporean government has invited British billionaire and death penalty opponent Richard Branson to a live televised debate over the city-state’s controversial use of capital punishment against ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese celebrity make-up artist Xiao Kai alleges Singapore Customs taxed his used Celine bag
He said he paid 7 per cent Goods and Services Tax on the luxury item as it was considered new. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)