SINGAPORE: Singapore is likely to tighten monetary policy this month, for the sixth time in a row, amid persistent price pressures in the Asian financial hub due to global supply chain disruptions. El ...
3 finance bros quit banking jobs to carry on father’s Nam Kee Chicken Rice legacy in Upper Thomson
It was hard but they didn't chicken out. Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant has always been more than just a quick stop for lunch. For the three Chew brothers -- Lincoln, Dave, and Ken -- and their loyal ...
Travellers can now use QR codes to make payments to merchants between Malaysia and Singapore
Such payments are now possible as DuitNow and NETS QR are connected. Person-to-person (P2P) fund transfers will also be ready by year-end.
Singapore Seen Tightening Monetary Policy as Inflation Remains Elevated
Eleven out of the 17 analysts polled by Reuters expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) would tighten its policy, perhaps for the last time in the current cycle in April, citing the need to ...
China, Singapore embrace new era
CHINA and Singapore have elevated bilateral ties to an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership during Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s recent China visit.
Toku acquires leading customer engagement firm Activeo Singapore to help more APAC businesses unlock modern CX
Toku, Asia Pacific's only dedicated cloud communications provider, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Southeast Asia operations of Activeo, a leading customer experience ...
Man who left S’pore 9 years ago charged over alleged involvement in fraudulent investment scheme
The 50-year-old American citizen was extradited to Singapore after his whereabouts were traced with the help of US authorities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.68%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Amongst the top gainers are Genting Singapore, Jardine C&C, and Thai Bev. The losers are DFI Retail Group with 1.98% down, SGX with 0.43% down, and UOB with 0.40% down.
More Singapore firms expanding, setting up shop in the US after COVID-19 pandemic
More Singapore companies are expanding and setting up shop in the United States, the world's largest economy. Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) said that 20 per c ...
Singapore’s Multi Ways stock soars as high as 553% following $15M IPO
Singapore-based Multi Ways Holdings (NYSEMKT:MWG) stock finished its first session 255% higher after rocketing as high as 553% following a $15M US initial public offering. Shares of Multi Ways opened ...
In Singapore, local movement against female genital cutting turns to Ramadan bazaars to advocate its cause
Amid the crowds of people at the Kampong Gelam Ramadan bazaar looking for food or clothes for Hari Raya, a group was making its rounds ...
LGBTQ+ talents in Singapore: Importance for organisations to be seen as ‘equal opportunity employer’ on the rise
Two in three (64.4%) of the 200 HR professionals and business leaders polled are open to recruiting and hiring diverse candidates, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
Singapore-based proptech Simpple files for $9M US IPO
Singapore-based proptech Simpple (SPPL) has filed for a $9M US initial public offering. Simpple said in a filing that it is looking to offer 2M shares priced between $4 and $5, which would raise ...
Benefits of investing in the Singapore Real Estate industry: A guide for Irish investors
Singapore's real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors. For instance, in 2021, Chinese investors accounted for the largest share of foreign buyers of Singapore ...
Singapore’s CapitaLand buys Japanese multifamily assets for S$141 million
The assets will be injected into the CapitaLand Open End Real Estate Fund, a $500 million pan Asia Pacific private real estate fund formed in September 2021. “The deal marks the fund’s entry into the ... ( read original story ...)
Eggs from Indonesia approved for import; country is Singapore’s 18th source
Around two-thirds of Singapore’s eggs are imported, with the vast majority coming from Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com.