A fire at a Housing Board flat in Tampines on the morning of December 9 prompted the evacuation of about 50 people from their homes. The Singapore ...
Singapore Dollar Steady; Potential Safe-Haven Demand for Greenback May Weigh
Singapore dollar was trading steadily in the Asian session but may be weighed by potential safe-haven demand for the U.S. dollar.
RHB Singapore evolves with its customers’ needs with app enhancement on cross-border banking
By providing the best value in cross-border transfers, we enable our customers to not only send money home, but to also preserve and share the authentic Malaysian experience with their loved ones.” ...
UOB Kay Hian keeps ‘hold’ call on Kimly but with lower target price in anticipation of higher costs
Mo and Cheong continue to rate Kimly "hold" given its strong cash-generative ability that can support its dividend policy of paying out no less than 50% of its earnings. They note ...
Singapore stocks fell as trading began on Monday—STI slipped 0.1%
In the broader market, 53 stocks declined while 52 advanced, with 19.5 million securities valued at S$34.6 million traded ...
Singapore’s resident employment rebounds in Q3, with year-end festivities set to boost labour demand
RESIDENT employment in Singapore rose by 4,000 in Q3 ... MOM expects the labour market to remain tight, supported by economic growth and strong business sentiment. Wage and employment growth are ...
Chinese fine dining finds its next course in Singapore
The city-state’s high spending power and big Chinese commune make it an ideal entry point. Singapore, which is home to a vibrant Chinese community and has a strong appeal to expatriates, has emerged ...
Boutique bank Raine to shut HK base, offers staff Singapore move
Move comes amid pickup in activity in Singapore, its biggest office in Asia, sources say. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ex-HSBC banker Nuno Matos to succeed Shayne Elliott as ANZ CEO
Nuno Matos will become CEO at ANZ Group Holdings, succeeding Shayne Elliott who is retiring after nine years in the role that culminated in a tumultuous ending.
Singapore’s Most Traded Stocks Average Double-Digit Returns in 2H24
The STI has seen significant gains, with local manufacturing stocks, REITs, and ASEAN stocks increasing returns. Some of the top-performing stocks include Bumitama Agri, DBS, Wee Hur, SATS, and ...
Singapore’s Triumph Over Corruption
Key Lessons for Policymakers Kamal Sangra Behind every great fortune lies a great crime-Honore de Balzac Contrary to the belief that eradicating corruption in countries with colonial histories, ...
Singapore shares edge lower on Monday; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks slipped into negative territory on Monday (Dec 9) after global equities ended mixed last Friday. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down by 2.98 points or 0.1 per ...
Vacant school sites in Singapore now house a sustainability hub, co-living spaces and a pre-school
A number of former school sites across the island, left vacant in recent years, have been returned to the community and reimagined for a variety of uses, from housing a pre-school to becoming ...
Singapore to Launch New E-Payment Solutions, Extends Deadline for Corporate Cheques
The new solutions, EDP and EDP+, will complement Singapore’s existing e-payment platforms, including PayNow, FAST, GIRO, and MEPS+.
FDI Inflows Into India Surpass $1 Trillion Mark; Mauritius, Singapore Lead With 49 Per Cent Share
FDI inflows from Mauritius amounted to $177.18 billion, while Singapore and the US contributed $167.47 billion and $67.8 billion, respectively.
Works on Singapore’s East-West Line progressing on schedule; train services on track to resume on Dec 11
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Track works on the East-West Line (EWL) are progressing on schedule, and regular train service is expected to resume as planned on Dec 11. This is barring any ...