The fall was mainly driven by the one-north area. In a recent report, Savills said due to the improved occupancy in the one-north area, the islandwide vacancy level for business parks in Singapore ...
Two-thirds of Singaporean firms cut AI investments over trust concerns
They cited data governance (26%), budget constraints (28%), and untrusted data (26%) as major barriers. Over two-thirds of Singaporean businesses are scaling back their investments in AI due to trust ...
Singapore companies keen to invest in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Dec 12, 2024 (BSS)- Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Trade of Singapore Grace Fu Hai Yien has said many Singaporean companies have high interest for investment in Bangladesh.
CEA considering minimum transaction condition for property agents to renew licence
The concern is that property agents who do not have regular transactions could give clients inaccurate advice. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC joins JS-SEZ excitement; SMEs say moving business to Johor is a ‘must do before elimination’
The Singaporean bank is the latest out of many in the two countries to organise events related to the JS-SEZ for their customers, in hopes of capturing incoming capital flows.
OCBC Bank requires proof of residence from international clients in wake of money-laundering crackdown
SINGAPORE: Some international clients of OCBC, Singapore’s second-largest bank, were asked by the bank to provide proof of their Singapore residence or risk having their accounts closed. The request ...
OCBC tasks 25 bankers in S’pore, Johor to expand business in new special economic zone
SINGAPORE – Some banks in Singapore and Malaysia are positioning themselves to capture new business opportunities that may emerge once a new special economic zone in Johor is launched in January. OCBC ...
OCBC tightens scrutiny on international clients
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, Singapore’s second-largest lender, told some international clients to show proof of residence in the city state to avoid having their accounts shut, a signal of ...
Singapore’s crypto regulation more mature in 2024 but adoption lags behind
SINGAPORE - Cryptocurrency hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Switzerland may have more mature regulation, but domestic adoption is lower, a report has found. An ...
Doctor Anywhere lays off 8.1% of workforce across Singapore, South-east Asia
HEALTHTECH startup Doctor Anywhere is laying off 8.1 per cent of its workforce across Singapore and South-east Asia, according to an internal e-mail seen by The Business Times. Read more at The ...
Two Singapore nightclubs are ranked among the best in the world, with one named Asia’s top club
With Ibiza-esque beachside chill-outs and beat-driven underground raves, it’s no surprise that Singapore ranks in Asia’s top three cities for nightlife this year. We’re truly spoiled for choice when ...
Temasek leads US$210 million fund-raising round for India start-up Rebel Foods ahead of planned IPO
REBEL Foods, a startup that specialises in online-only restaurants, unveiled a US$210 million funding round, ahead of an initial public offering the company is seeking to pull off by 2026. Read more ...
Back as Singapore’s No. 1, Izwan Mahbud plays his part in important opening win at ASEAN Championship
Izwan Mahbud knows what it is like to be Singapore's No. 1, in an ASEAN Championship-winning side no less. He just hasn't been that for a while. But after the abrupt international retirement of Hassan ...
Indonesia to build oil storage facility near Singapore
The energy minister says the government is looking at building an oil storage facility on an island near Singapore, from which the country imports 60 percent of its fuel, to shore up strategic ...
Singapore stocks rise amid Fed rate-cut hopes; STI up 0.4%
Positive inflation data in the United States boosted Wall Street overnight and gave local investors the incentive to head back into the market, although the regional response was mixed. The very real ...
OCBC sets up teams to help regional SMEs make foray into Johor-Singapore SEZ
JOHOR BAHRU] OCBC has launched dedicated teams in Singapore and Malaysia to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to set up operations within the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special ...