The annual figure is the lowest since 2008, and is another sign of a cooling market that has so far avoided the worst of a global housing downturn ...
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zers lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zers are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased over the past decade.
‘You cannot wait ah?’ Driver of Singapore-registered car challenges man to fight at JB petrol station
No one enjoys waiting in line - even more so if the guy in front of you appears to be taking his own sweet time. A man challenged a driver to a fight after the latter accused him of taking too long to ...
Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapore’s top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services maintained its top spot among marine bunker suppliers in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, while Sinopec Fuel Oil Singapore propelled into No.3 in ...
Singapore now has S$3.2b in funds ‘locked’ to prevent scams: ABS
Singapore now has S$3.2b in funds using local banks’ “money lock” feature, involving 38,000 accounts, according to the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). First launched in November by three ...
Schroders launches new multi-asset income fund, arranges exclusive distribution with HSBC
The Schroder ISF Dynamic Income fund was designed in response to the new era of high inflation and interest rates.
Banks don’t send SMS clickable links, SG police and DBS warn after RM1.55mil lost to scams in two weeks
Banks do not send their customers clickable links on SMS, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and DBS Bank in a reminder to the public on Jan 14.
Over 200 DBS Customers Lose S$446K This Year to Sophisticated Phishing Scams
No less than 219 customers of DBS bank have reportedly been duped by sophisticated phishing scams in the first two weeks of 2024.
Bitcoin’s ETF hangover saddles crypto token with worst streak in a month
Fanfare has ebbed over new US exchange-traded funds (ETF) for the largest digital asset. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-headquartered Purpose Venture Capital co-invests US$17.3 mil into biotech startup
Singapore-headquartered Purpose Venture Capital has co-invested US$17.3 million ($23.05 million) into Japanese material creation startup Bioworks, alongside Lavender Hill Capital and 18 Salisbury ...
GXS Bank Receives Continued Backing from Grab with US$109 Million Injection
Grab funneled an additional US$109 Million into GXS Bank through its wholly-owned subsidiary As-DB Holdings Pte Ltd.
Singapore shares rise at Monday’s open; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks were pulled into positive territory on Monday (Jan 15), supported by gains from bank stocks and other index counters. Read more at The Business Times.
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zs lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zs are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased over the past decade.
Hillhouse, Mitsui vying for Singapore’s Eu Yan Sang in $932.5 million deal: Sources
Final binding bids are due by February before Lunar New Year, the sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China central bank set to cut key rate, boost liquidity Monday to aid economy
China's central bank is expected to ramp up liquidity injections and cut a key interest rate when it rolls over maturing medium-term policy loans on Monday, as authorities try to get the shaky economy ...
Number of property agents in Singapore continues to rise amid slower private home sales
Against a backdrop of slower growth, top agencies saw notably shifts in their senior management team. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)