It’s been a tough year for Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, fighting extreme price volatility as well as one of the worst off-spec scandals in more than a decade. Authorities are taking ... ( read original story ...)
Navigating the new normal in investment markets
SINGAPORE - The global economic and investment landscape has seen dramatic changes in the past two years and investors are now faced with a new normal, laced with economic and political surprises and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seen Tightening Monetary Policy as Price Pressures Persist
All 16 economists polled by Reuters forecast the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to tighten its policy, but they are divided on how aggressive the central bank is likely to be and which of its ... ( read original story ...)
Rising interest rates: Up to 3.85pc for fixed mortgage rate in Singapore; more people placing fixed deposits
Property buyers are facing the highest housing loan interest rates in years, with some close to 4 per cent per annum, even while more Singaporeans seek ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks’ Mortgage Hikes Near Affordability Tipping Point
Singapore’s near decade-long spell of low interest rates has ended, with mortgage rates nearing an affordability tipping point that may hit borrowers’ disposable income and dent buyer demand. ( read original story ...)
Marcos’ ‘shameless’ F1 fun in Singapore shows his confidence in Philippine poll position: critics
Opponents call Marcos 'shamelessly entitled' and 'callous' for having fun in Singapore barely two weeks after Typhoon Noru left death and destruction on Luzon island His attendance of grand events, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore port plans new system to boost bunkering transparency
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) plans to start registering sales of bunker fuel electronically over the next two years to improve efficiency and trade transparency at the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Blended finance key to climate change fight
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s top central banker says blended finance is key to tackling climate change by earmarking more money for marginal environmental projects. ( read original story ...)
More demand from S’poreans for co-living spaces as high property prices boost rental market
More young Singaporeans are considering renting and flat sharing as they find current property prices too high, according to a PropertyGuru study. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Three weeks after previous hike, OCBC raises fixed deposit interest rates again to match UOB
OCBC Premier Banking customers get 3.0% p.a., while OCBC Premier Private clients get 3.1% p.a. This is up from previous rates of 2.6%-2.8%, effective since Sept 15. Na Kok Peng, h ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Core Inflation In August 2022 Hits A 14- Year High: What Is More Expensive?
Have we reached the peak? The post Singapore’s Core Inflation In August 2022 Hits A 14- Year High: What Is More Expensive? appeared first on DollarsAndSense.sg. ( read original story ...)
They’ve got a tour of their own: Westlife will return to Singapore in Feb 2023
Westlife live is great. Our writer can vouch for that after catching their set when they were one of the headliners at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Multiple costume changes, dancing, 00s nostalgia and ... ( read original story ...)
Petrobras takes FPSO spending in Singapore to almost $9bn with order at Sembcorp Marine
Petrobras has ordered its third floating production, storage and offloading vessel newbuilding in Singapore in as many months. Its latest contract with Sembcorp Marine takes its spending on floaters ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore is setting its status as a financial hub in the current economic climate – OnyxTraders reports
OnyxTraders expert broker discusses the reason why being a financial hub is critical to a regional economy. Financial services can take advantage of online platforms to provide better services and ... ( read original story ...)
Rising interest rates: Up to 3.85% for fixed mortgage rate in Singapore; more people placing fixed deposits
Property buyers are facing the highest housing loan interest rates in years, with some close to 4 per cent per annum, even while more Singaporeans seek to protect their savings by opening fixed ... ( read original story ...)
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Oct 2022) — DBS, UOB, OCBC & More
Fixed deposit (sometimes called time deposit) accounts are low-risk investments that earn you interest over a fixed commitment period. You don't need to do anything to earn this interest, just park ... ( read original story ...)