Chinese autonomous vehicle firm WeRide has been granted test licenses for robot buses in Singapore, part of an ambitious expansion plan to bring driverless buses to major metropolises around the world ...
Show tourists the Singapore beyond Orchard Road and Marina Bay
Local gems such as the Sembawang Hot Spring Park can attract tourists, perhaps as part of a wellness package. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore core inflation dips to 3.2% in November, expected to remain elevated in the near term
Last month saw slower price increases for retail and other goods, food, as well as electricity and gas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Deloitte’s recommendation on SG Budget 2024: Reshape SG’s tax incentives and grants regime
SINGAPORE: Deloitte’s recommendation on the Singapore Budget 2024 involves the “consideration to reshape Singapore’s tax... The post Deloitte’s recommendation on SG Budget 2024: Reshape SG’s tax incen ...
Starbucks, Tim Horton’s Among Global Coffee Chains Eyeing Singapore For Expansion Despite Stiff Local Competition
What Happened: CNBC reported on Tuesday that several global coffee brands have launched new outlets in Singapore in recent months. These include China’s Luckin Coffee, Indonesian chains Kenangan ...
Singapore stocks end flat as traders remain cautious amid hopes of interest rate cuts
Across the region, stock markets that were open for trading posted a mixed set of results for the day. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Deloitte proposes tax regime changes in its Budget 2024 wish list
SINGAPORE - Professional services firm Deloitte has called for the Government to reshape Singapore’s tax incentives and grants regime in its Budget 2024 wish list. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jump-starting their global expansions
Singapore's prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Singapore stocks end Tuesday flat as traders eye potential interest rate cuts
STOCK markets on Tuesday (Dec 26) were a mixed bag of results, as hopes of interest rate cuts – on the back of subdued inflation data in the US – sparked investor optimism, but investors chose to ...
Singapore’s turbulent yet tantalising 2023: from political scandals to pop sensations
It was a year of political resignations, a massive money laundering case and the spectre of corruption haunting the typically staid city state But there were bright spots too, with the election of ...
When is a Good Time to Refinance your Home Loan?
Given potential upcoming interest rate hikes, homeowners in Singapore looking to take advantage of lower interest rates should consider refinancing their home loans. Home loan refinancing, also known ... ( read original story ...)
Jail for man who helped childhood friend cheat scam victims, used bank accounts to funnel ‘dirty money’
Even though he suspected that his childhood friend might be getting funds from illegal activities, Brandon Phua Zhi Wen still agreed to help him out by withdrawing a total of S$40,000 in cash.
UOB Vietnam bank raises charter capital by 60%
UOB Vietnam, wholly owned by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB), has increased its charter capital by 60% to VND8 trillion ($329 million) through a capital injection from its parent bank.
Deloitte proposes tax regime changes in its 2024 Budget wish list
PROFESSIONAL services firm Deloitte has called for the government to reshape Singapore’s tax incentives and grants regime in its Budget 2024 wish list on Tuesday (Dec 26). Read more at The Business ...
Here are the top 3 Singapore blue chip stocks in 2023
In fact, the top 3 blue-chip stocks in Singapore saw their share prices gain by 13% to 49% over the same period. Blue-chip stocks are well-known for their resilience and are so named because they have ...
Asia’s crypto regulatory landscape changed in 2023 with Hong Kong at the lead
Hong Kong and Singapore led crypto regulation in Asia this year, with many global crypto firms expanding to both jurisdictions.