The last time the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq ft or smaller) was back in 2018.At the time, the impact was only for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore – potential market for Vietnam: Official
Singapore is a promising market where Vietnamese products see both advantages and difficulties, Cao Xuan Thang from the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore said in an interview granted to Vietnam News ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based organisation tops action towards decarbonisation rankings in transport benchmark from WBA, CDP
The World Benchmark Alliance’s new Transport Benchmark highlights an urgent need for the sector to work together to develop and scale sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Published today, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications (OTCMKTS:SGAPY) Shares Cross Below 50-Day Moving Average of $18.63
Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (OTCMKTS:SGAPY – Get Rating) passed below its 50-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of $18.63 and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Asset Management Sector Surges to Record as Funds Expand
Singapore's asset management industry grew to a record size last year, outpacing global growth in the sector as the city-state benefited from more business from global and regional funds. The Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s quirky car market offers rare profit for some as prices soar
Almost everywhere in the world a new car begins to lose value as soon as it leaves the showroom, except sometimes in the rich little island state of Singapore and this is one of those times. ( read original story ...)
Electric vehicle battery flat? Mobile charging vans to the rescue
One service provider’s 10-minute charge can last about 30km, roughly the distance between Raffles Place and Changi Village. ( read original story ...)
Love, Bonito owner eyeing IPO, plans to open first physical store in US in 2023
Love, Bonito, the female fashion brand started in Singapore, is eyeing its first physical store in the United States in 2023, as well as an initial public offering some time down the line, Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Casinos reap unexpected rewards in Singapore
Las Vegas Sands’ main operations are ailing as China doubles down on zero-Covid. Yet Sands’ New York shares rose nearly 6% on Thursday after results revealed it is having better luck in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Analysts expect Genting Singapore to see a better 3QFY2022 after positive surprise from rival MBS
UOB Kay Hian has kept ‘overweight’ on the gaming sector and ‘buy’ on Genting Singapore. Citi has also kept ‘buy’ on Genting. ( read original story ...)
What to know about Singapore’s constitutional changes to protect definition of marriage
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Amendments to the Constitution were introduced in a Bill on Thursday (Oct 20) to protect the current definition of marriage - as that between a man and ... ( read original story ...)
Citi is celebrating our 120th anniversary and here’s why it matters to you
Citi’s 120th year in Singapore. Since the opening of a branch in 1902 along 1 Prince Street, we have introduced market-leading solutions, which have irrevocably changed the face of the local banking ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered taps ex-Citi head of markets as global head of international banking
James Lye will begin his role on 1 November. Standard Chartered Bank has appointed James Lye as global head, international banking, and is tasked with leading the group international banking. He joins ... ( read original story ...)
Former actor James Lye is the new global head of international banking at Standard Chartered
Lye will be bringing more than 20 years of banking experience to his new role. Former actor James Lye, popularly known for his starring roles in Singapore TV dramas Triple Nine and VR Man back in the ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC appoints Sunny Quek as head of global consumer financial services
He will lead the bank’s banking and wealth business in Singapore. OCBC Bank has named Sunny Quek as head of global consumer financial services, effective immediately. Quek reports directly to CEO ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Offers Sustainability Tool to Help Firms Overcome Barriers in their Green Journey
UOB (SGX: U11) recently announced the launch of the UOB Sustainability Compass at the Gateway to ASEAN Conference. ( read original story ...)