Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is joining with logistics real estate firm ESR Cayman to buy Blackstone’s portfolio of logistics properties, in a sign demand for warehouse facilities is growing ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 1 community case among 20 new cases in Singapore
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the detection of 20 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore as of noon on Monday (19 April), taking the country's total case count to 60,851. ( read original story ...)
Who says Singapore doesn’t have climate change activists?
Whenever climate change enters a conversation, it can go two ways. One, discouragement that little can be done; or two, a passionate cry to gather troops in an effort to have more people take ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore takes Swiss cheese approach to Covid-19 contact tracing
Each method may have its shortcomings, but put together, they make up a solid whole, said the head of MOH's contact tracing centre.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Johor hopes Malaysia-Singapore meeting next month will bring “positive news”
Johor is hoping for "positive news" from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong scheduled for early next month, which is expected to discuss ... ( read original story ...)
Johor hopes Malaysia-Singapore meet next month will bring ‘positive news’ about border reopening, says MB
Johor is hoping for “positive news” from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong scheduled for early next month, which is expected to discuss ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to hire 2,300 staff in Singapore and Hong Kong to boost global wealth business
SINGAPORE - Citigroup said it will add around 2,300 employees and invest in cutting-edge technology in its wealth management hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
7 Ways to Legally Reduce Income Tax in Singapore (2021)
Singapore has a variety of different tax relief initiatives ... For example, if you are transitioning from an administrative role into finance, and you have taken a course that will help you in your ... ( read original story ...)
Cycling: Chloe Tan aims to conquer OCBC Cycle’s 100km virtual ride – at the age of six
SINGAPORE - Like any other Primary 1 pupil, Chloe Tan goes to school, does her homework, and learns new words for her next spelling test. She has also discovered the delights of moving on two wheels.. ( read original story ...)
DBS targets zero thermal exposure by 2039
DBS will cease onboarding new clients who derive more than 25% of their revenue from thermal coal. DBS has committed to zero thermal exposure by 2039, reportedly making it the first Singapore bank to ... ( read original story ...)
SMRT subsidiary to distribute electric motorcycles in Singapore, Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE: Electric motorcycle manufacturer EuroSports Technologies (EST) has partnered with Strides Transportation, a subsidiary of public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks rise at Monday’s open; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares opened slightly higher on Monday, after the Dow and S&P 500 reached their second consecutive record on Friday.Read more ... ( read original story ...)
MAS slams Bank J. Safra Sarasin’s Singapore branch with $1m fine
Bank J. Safra Sarasin is at high risk of being used as a conduit for illegal activities, MAS has warned. The Singapore branch of Bank J. Safra Sarasin (BJS), a private Swiss bank, has been ordered to ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Builds World EM FX Trading Engine in Singapore
Deutsche Bank AG is replacing its global pricing engine for emerging-market currencies in London with one in Singapore, drawn by surging trading in Asia and the increasing importance of the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Major Asian bank says it’s not practical to cut off clients with coal exposure in the short term
Singapore’s largest bank DBS Group Holdings said it’s not practical to cut off clients with coal exposure in the short term. DBS on Friday announced that it aims to eliminate thermal coal exposure by ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered to hire 400 staff in Hong Kong to tap growing demand for wealth management service
It is the bank’s second globally, after a similar centre in Singapore. Standard Chartered is targeting opening another Priority Private Centre in Hong Kong later this year. The redesign of Standard ... ( read original story ...)