While specific reasons for the switch are unclear, the cleaning companies said they believe higher pay and better flexibility are some factors.
Singapore renews Cordlife’s licences for cord blood banking, human tissue banking services
SINGAPORE: Cordlife announced its cord blood banking service and human tissue banking service licences have been renewed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for one year, with effect from Jan 14.
Singapore shares in the black at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.2%
Singapore shares were in positive territory on Wednesday (Jan 15) at the open, as investors globally await key inflation data in the US which will set interest rate expectations. Read more at The ...
Special dividend from DBS, share buyback programme by UOB in CGSI’s forecasts ahead of FY2024 results
The analysts’ second-choice pick is OCBC, with an “add” call and a target price $17.70. “OCBC’s robust common equity tier-1 (CET-1) of 16% as at end-2Q2024 remains a key advantage, whether for M&As or ...
Singapore inflation expected to continue easing in 2025
Inflation is expected to continue easing this year, after dropping consistently last year. Both core and headline inflation are expected to come in between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2025.
Cordlife’s licences for cord blood banking and human tissue banking services renewed for a year
Cordlife was allowed to resume its cord blood banking services on a limited basis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why The Cost Of Living In Singapore Is So High
While Singapore is small and has no natural resources, Singaporeans are relatively rich and have grown accustomed to a high quality of life.
As Singapore cracks down on online financial scams, will Malaysia follow suit?
Malaysia and Thailand are reviewing their own laws against online fraud, with an eye on Singapore’s Protection from Scams bill.
2 people avoid losses of over $218,000 due to Anti-Scam Centre and banks’ efforts
SINGAPORE - Two people who were targeted in separate scam schemes managed to avoid losses of more than $218,900 after the police’s Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and the victims’ banks stepped in. The ASC ...
Singapore is turning to AI to care for its rapidly aging population
Twice a week at a senior care facility in Singapore, a few dozen elderly men and women with dementia gather in a large sunlit room with Dexie, a humanoid robot, who leads their morning exercise ...
Upcoming Zepto IPO: From Singapore to India; Key approvals and shifts – Here’s what you need to know
Zepto plans IPO debut in India, shifting domicile from Singapore. Key preparations underway. Stay updated for more details!
Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank is said to consider Jakarta IPO this year
Super Bank’s backers also include app platform Grab Holdings and Singapore Telecommunications and KakaoBank Corp., according to its website. It traces its roots back to 1993, when it was known as PT ...
Singapore’s growing financial services sector one for investors to keep a long term view
Amid the years of rising geopolitical tensions, the steady growth of Singapore’s financial services industry has shown investors that this is a sector where they can take a long-term view, says Chee ...
Crypto bank Sygnum achieves unicorn status with new funding round that gives it a valuation of $1 billion
Sygnum, a crypto bank based in Switzerland and Singapore, has raised $58 million, giving the privately-held company a valuation of $1 billion. The round was led by Bitcoin-focused investment firm ...
Singapore, Malaysia Kindle a Border-Town Investment Boom
Hundreds of thousands of people travel across the causeway connecting Singapore and Malaysia daily, making it one of the world’s busiest border crossings.
8 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (Jan 2025)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you borrow cash from a bank or financial ...