LENDLEASE Global Commercial Reit’s (LReit) expansion focus has been largely on the Singapore market in recent years, although the Reit is still on the lookout for opportunities in overseas markets, ... ( read original story ...)
Adopting new technology is key, but the future of transport boils down to accessibility
SINGAPORE – Forget about flying cars and self-driving vehicles. For those envisioning what the future of transport should look like in the coming years, a new public bus system in the provincial ...
Cheers and tears for fans in Singapore as Spain claim Euro 2024 trophy
SINGAPORE – First there were cheers, then a night that promised to end 58 years of hurt ended in tears. In the wee hours of July 15, the roof was raised inside iconic Irish pub Muddy Murphy’s when ...
Singapore stays ahead of Southeast Asian peers in FDI despite Q1 dip: McKinsey
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) broadly rose across Southeast Asia but the Lion City has once again proved its appeal to investors. McKinsey’s quarterly economic review for the region showed FDIs ...
Banks in Singapore to phase out one-time passwords in 3 months
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a new requirement impacting all major retail banks in the country to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) within the next three months ...
Bank stops woman from transferring $1,500 to ‘boyfriend’ for his release from S’pore Customs
A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ...
Singapore navy frigate RSS Stalwart taking part in naval warfare training exercise off Hawaii coast
More than 25,000 military personnel drawn from the naval, land and air forces of 29 countries, including Singapore, are taking part in a 36-day naval warfare exercise off the coast of Hawaii.
Bank stops woman from transferring $1,500 to release ‘boyfriend’ supposedly detained by Customs
A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors pivot to ‘risk on’ approach ahead of expected rate cut: survey
Singapore investors are adopting a risk-on position ahead of the much-awaited rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, with 60% looking to raise their bet on equities, according to a survey by Fidelity ...
Singapore tops SEA fintech funding in H1 with US$518M
Singapore continues to lead Southeast Asia in fintech funding, accounting for 58% of the region's total funds raised in H1 2024. Data from Tracxn showed that in the first half of the year, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Majority of netizens optimistic about their future in Singapore but some make back up plans to move abroad
Some netizens who held a different view and said they are considering establishing roots in another country as a backup if the quality of life in Singapore dips.
Expert warns that Singapore’s growing digital device reliance raises “living room” cybersecurity risks
SINGAPORE: As Singaporeans increasingly rely on digital devices, cybersecurity has evolved from a technical concern to a “living room” issue affecting everyday life. In an interview with The ...
Filipino remote worker asks Singaporeans for help after his Singapore employer ghosted him without paying his last salary
SINGAPORE: A Filipino remote worker sought help online after his Singaporean employer ghosted him without... The post Filipino remote worker asks Singaporeans for help after his Singapore employer gho ...
Singapore startup’s stores and apps connect world’s music fans
SINGAPORE -- The new Swee Lee music store in Singapore's Clarke Quay entertainment district is popular with young people and families on weekends. In addition to selling musical instruments and ...
OCBC garners 93.52% of Great Eastern’s shares, short of compulsory acquisition threshold
This is lower than the 98.87% shareholding required to trigger a compulsory acquisition of shares. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore seeks to import meat, eggs from Vietnam
The demand for fresh food and eggs in Singapore is huge, so the city-state sought to import the products from Vietnam, Abdul Jalil Kader, deputy director of the Singapore Food Age ...