Indian-origin Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam has expressed confidence that multi-national Singapore can create a rich local culture, even if it might take a few decades.
Dream of being the next musical superstar? Singapore announces first ever K-pop high school programme
Ever dream of following in your favourite K-pop artist's footsteps to become a star? Well, your dreams of musical stardom can now come true! Right here in our little red dot. The School of Performing ...
Raffles Hotel makes around $39,000 a day just by mixing Singapore Slings
SINGAPORE: Raffles Hotel made the news over the weekend due to the considerable profit it yields because of one drink—the legendary Singapore Sling. An Australian news site, news.com.au, wrote on ...
Singapore home prices fall on the back of the latest property curbs
Price momentum may finally be easing after a buoyant run that saw the city-state’s red-hot property market defy a global slowdown from London to Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
DBS upskills sustainable financing knowledge of 1,600 relationship managers
The bank will incorporate the workshops as part of its training curriculum for incoming RMs. DBS upskills sustainable financing knowledge of 1,600 institutional relationship managers (RM) and 170 ...
Singapore Hedge Fund Files Wind-Up Case Versus China’s Kaisa
A Singapore-based hedge fund has filed a winding-up petition in Hong Kong against Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd., potentially complicating the Chinese builder’s debt-restructuring effort.
Why Singapore’s GIC is bullish about India
GIC manages Singapore government's financial assets and has a long impressive track record of consistent profits ...
Singapore Hedge Fund Files Wind-Up Case Against China’s Kaisa
A Singapore-based hedge fund has filed a winding-up petition in Hong Kong against Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd., potentially complicating the Chinese builder’s debt-restructuring effort.
Private bankers at EFG, Bank of Singapore set big targets as Hong Kong offers ‘next big leap’ in wealth management
Family offices will be 'the next big leap' for private banks using Hong Kong as a hub, Gordon Tsui of Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute says EFG International and Bank of Singapore aim to ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Who should bear responsibility for Singapore’s CPF monies lost in malware scams, and what recourse do victims have?
A recent spate of scams that resulted in some Central Provident Fund (CPF) holders losing their money has raised the question of how victims can ... ( read original story ...)
Shannon reigns supreme in Singapore
Shannon Tan poses with her three trophies — (from left) best amateur, championship, and best Singaporean player — after winning the inaugural Singapore Ladies Masters, the fif ...
More teen girls in Singapore needing surgery to correct curvature of spine
A backlog from testing delays and lack of physical activity during the pandemic are among the reasons. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s cultures can grow stronger by evolving, learning from each other, says former senior minister
Xiang hu jing zhong”. As he uttered these words, which mean “respect for all”, former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam received cheers ...
Family offices in spotlight over how much value they bring to Singapore
Payoffs in jobs and investments are why advocates want more support for the sector. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is AI stealing crypto’s limelight? S’pore tech start-ups weigh in
Private funding for crypto start-ups has dried up, falling to its lowest level since 2020. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Former HSBC executives launch new financial comms agency, Via
Dan led the set-up of the bank’s global internationalism thematic. As head of communications for HSBC Singapore and more recently Australia, he has built the bank’s South and Southeast Asian ...