The sluggish mainland China economy weighed on demand for logistics space in Shanghai and Beijing, while Singapore’s warehouse rents rose 10.8 per cent. Hong Kong saw 3.3 per cent rent growth.
Unlocking the Potential of Corporate Gifts in Singapore
In Singapore’s vibrant business scene, corporate gifts have transformed from simple tokens of appreciation into strategic assets that can significantly impact client relationships, brand perception, ...
Industry event Semicon Southeast Asia, held in Malaysia since 2015, returns to Singapore next year
GLOBAL supply chain and electronics manufacturing event Semicon Southeast Asia will be returning to Singapore in 2025 for its 30th anniversary, after having been held in Malaysia since 2015. Read more ...
Singapore’s DBS says insider Tan Su Shan to succeed Piyush Gupta as CEO
Singapore's DBS Group on Wednesday said Tan Su Shan, currently the firm's head of institutional banking, will succeed Chief Executive Piyush Gupta upon his retirement in March 2025.
Commentary: ‘A fight to survive’ – former national swimmer Joscelin Yeo on the financial hurdles Singapore athletes face
Beyond government support, athletes often rely on their parents to support their sporting aspirations, find sponsors who are willing to give them cash or turn to crowdfunding, says former national swimmer and four-time Olympian Joscelin Yeo.
Welsh caddie seeks Olympic gold for Singapore
A caddie from Pembrokeshire is aiming for Olympic glory with Singapore's first Olympic golfer.
Singapore executes man for trafficking heroin, its second hanging in days
Singapore hanged a 59-year-old man on Wednesday for drug trafficking, authorities said, the second execution in the city state in less than a week. The United Nations and rights groups say capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect and have called for it to be discontinued.
Singapore’s got talent: Youth under 35 flying the nation’s flag on the global stage
From classical music to wrestling, these talents are flying the Singapore flag high on the global stage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s venture capital funds covering all bases
Singapore venture capital funds remain the most active investor in Vietnam, with ongoing investments into local startups and potential targets ranging from renewable energy to electric vehicles.
Singapore fintech deals up, but investments decline
Against the backdrop of higher interest rates, economic uncertainties and geopolitical pressures, investments into fintech firms in Singapore showed resilience and adaptability in the first half of ...
PropertyGuru Celebrates Singapore with “A Sense of Home” Campaign
"PropertyGuru has long been synonymous with homeownership, offering deep insights into consumer sentiments and preferences. But beyond the four walls, what ... ( read original story ...)
Markets bid to recover from brutal sell-off but fears linger; Singapore shares close down 1.4%
SINGAPORE - Margin calls pushed the Singapore market further south on Aug 6 even as other Asian markets staged a recovery from the previous day’s bloodletting. The Straits Times Index was down 0.7 per ...
Singapore bank DBS raises 2024 view as robust wealth flows drive profit beat
DBS Group raised its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after posting quarterly earnings that beat estimates, as Singapore's biggest bank reaped the benefits of a booming wealth business that ...
All devices affected by Mobile Guardian issues to be fixed by Aug 16, priority given to O-level students: MOE
SINGAPORE - The last of all affected devices by Mobile Guardian’s glitch and cyber-security breach will be fixed by Aug 16 as schools double down on restoration, with priority given to students ...
Singapore shares open higher on Wednesday—STI climbed 1%
The broader market showed a positive trend, with 81 gainers outpacing 30 losers, as 21 million securities worth S$36.5 million were traded ...
Singapore bank DBS flags heightened uncertainty, Q2 profit beats forecasts
Singapore's biggest bank, DBS Group, flagged more uncertainty ahead but said net profit growth for 2024 was expected to be in the mid-to-high single digits after posting on Wednesday a second-quarter ...