A migration of millionaires is taking place – and for many, the destination of choice is Singapore. What do they bring to the local economy, and could a wealth tax slow down the momentum? Sona Remesh ... ( read original story ...)
More than S$8 billion invested in Singapore’s start-up scene in first half of 2022 | Video
Start-up investment in Singapore has grown exponentially each year since 2017, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. The billions invested – including more than S$8 billion in the first half of 2022 – ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank makes no Arm investment proposal to Samsung-report
A journalist raises her hand to ask a question to Japan's SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, November 5, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-H ... ( read original story ...)
Thai economy set to grow 3.0 to 3.5% this yr, baht to boost exports – Finance Minister
Labourers work at a garment factory in Bangkok, Thailand, May 30, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Food wholesaler Pisces Supplier fined $6,000 for illegally importing fruits and vegetables
SINGAPORE - A company that imports fresh produce was fined $6,000 for illegally importing about 395kg of undeclared and under-declared fresh fruits and vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, chilli padi, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore office sector to be a “landlord’s market” going into next year
Rents are expected to rise by up to 5% for this year. Prime Grade office rents in Singapore’s Raffles Place / Marina Bay precinct increased 1.4% q-o-q in Q3 2022, averaging S$10.51 psf pm, according ... ( read original story ...)
NCS partners with Singapore government to provide 1,600 tech opportunities
The programme will also support the graduates’ enrolment into a degree at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) or Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). NCS also plans to launch another ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore Based Accelerator and VC Is Raising a $100M to Catalyze the Growth of Web3 by Investing into Infrastructure
The founding partner of LongHash Ventures discusses its Fund II and why people should care about the crypto landscape. ( read original story ...)
Former finance executive jailed for forging almost S$100,000 in company cheques to get ‘easy money’
A 38-year-old woman was sentenced to two years and two months' jail on Wednesday (Oct 5) for siphoning almost S$100,000 from her employer by putting her own name as the payee on several company ... ( read original story ...)
BuzzAR sets up its IRL Pop Up Metaverse island wide in Singapore
After its acclaimed London debut, BuzzAR has rolled out its island-wide "Pop-Up Metaverse" in real life (IRL) at different spots across Singapore, including universities and premium locations such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wiring Devices Market Outlook to 2027: Major Upcoming Developments and Projects & Key Performance Indicators
The "Singapore Wiring Devices Market Outlook (2021-2027): Market Forecast By Types (Sockets, Switches,Wire Connectors & Others (Wire Mesh, Plugs)) And Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore holds lead position in Omdia Fiber Development Index
Singapore has again emerged as leader in Omdia's Global Fiber Development 2022 Index, with maximum scores in seven of the nine metrics. It is closely followed by South Korea, China, the UAE, Qatar, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Unexpected drop in the Manufacturing PMI – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew assesses the recently published Manufacturing PMI in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore makes biggest seizure of rhino horn
Singapore authorities have made their biggest ever seizure of rhino horn with a US$830,000 haul confiscated from a smuggler arriving from South Africa, officials said Wednesday. "This is the largest ... ( read original story ...)
US pharma giant’s investment in S’pore will reinforce drugs supply chain, boost new vaccine production
SINGAPORE - MSD's new investment here will put Singapore at the heart of its revamped global supply chain from where the US drugmaker will produce and distribute its latest innovative medicines and ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse’s deputy head of Asia wealth business resigns
The deputy head of Credit Suisse's Asia-Pacific wealth management business Young Jin Yee has resigned, according to a company memo reviewed by Reuters and confirmed by a spokesperson for the Swiss ... ( read original story ...)