The city state took pole position for the ninth time in 11 years while Hong Kong slipped one notch to rank fifth among 173 countries, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Singapore and Zurich world’s most expensive cities
Singapore and Zurich tied for the world's most expensive city this year, followed by Geneva, New York and Hong Kong, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said on Thursday as it cautioned that the ...
Property tax to go up for most homes again in 2024; government will give one-off rebate of up to 100%
Property taxes for most homes similarly went up in 2023 following a yearly review of properties’ annual values, which are used to compute the tax payable by property owners. The government provided a ...
One-off rebate for owner-occupied homes in 2024 to cushion impact of property tax rises: MOF, Iras
SINGAPORE — A one-off property tax rebate for owner-occupied homes, ranging from 100 per cent for the smallest public flats to 15 per cent for private properties, will be given next year to offset the ...
Singapore’s real median incomes dipped 2.3pc in 2023 due to high inflation, but expected to ease next year
With high inflation in 2023 eating into the spending power of Singapore residents, the real incomes for workers at the 20th per centile fell by 3 per ...
I’ve lived between Singapore and NYC my entire life. Here are 3 ways the latter is better, and one way it isn’t.
I've lived in New York City and Singapore. I think the former has the better culture and career opportunities, though the latter has the better food.
Man sues woman after losing S$49,500 investment following hacking of trading platform, loses bid
The woman, a fellow investor, had also lost money in the scam. This audio is generated by an AI tool. SINGAPORE: A man who invested S$49,500 (US$37,100) on a purported Australian foreign exchange ...
Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo
Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to the table. As the city-state continues to foster ...
Singapore banks make headway on programmable digital money trials
SINGAPORE - Blockchain technology may not be new but it heralds the start of a new era in the financial world and has fired up global excitement among central banks and financial institutions, ...
Singapore net inflows hit $263.18m in 3Q23
The report covers the performance of all unit trusts and investment-linked insurance products (ILPs) included under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) as of 30 September. According ...
Singapore’s net interest margins to peak in 2024: S&P
NPL ratio will remain below 2% and NIMs may peak at up to 2.2%. Singapore’s net interest margins (NIM) will peak in 2024 at 2% to 2.2%, according to S&P Global Ratings, with local banks’ lending ...
OCBC enables customers to lock money in their accounts
Locked funds cannot be used for payments, investments, and ATM withdrawals. OCBC Singapore customers will now be able to lock funds in their existing bank accounts with the OCBC Money Lock feature.
Singapore is once again the world’s most expensive city to live in, EIU says
Syetarn Hansakul of the Economist Intelligence Unit explains the factors behind Singapore's position ... snow blankets the Northeast as storm snarls morning commute 4 Lucrative Tax Deductions That ...
2 trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint found illegally importing 1.1 tonnes of veggies and fruits
Two trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint were found be illegally importing from Malaysia about 1.1 tonnes of vegetables and fruits. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Immigration & Checkpoints ...
Singapore’s BW LPG to invest $30 mln in JV with Confidence Petroleum India
BENGALURU, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Singapore-based BW LPG (BWLPG.OL) will invest $30 million in Confidence Petroleum India (CONF.NS) through preferential allotment of shares, and form a joint venture to ...
Singapore maintains spot as world’s most expensive city, tied with Zurich: EIU
SINGAPORE maintained its spot as the most expensive city in the world, tying with Zurich, an annual survey showed on Thursday (Nov 30). Read more at The Business Times.