MANILA: Singapore is looking to work with the Philippines to develop rice varieties that are more resistant to droughts and floods, and are also healthier to tackle a diabetes epidemic sweeping across ...
How did Singapore achieve a home ownership rate of 90 per cent? Can Australia learn anything from it?
Singapore's home ownership rate jumped from 30 to 90 per cent over two decades. Many of its land and housing policies align with the ideas of Henry George.
Genting Singapore First Half 2024 Earnings: EPS: S$0.03 (vs S$0.023 in 1H 2023)
EPS: S$0.03 (up from S$0.023 in 1H 2023). Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in ...
Singapore strengthens security in finance sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has cooperated with banks to seek solutions on quantum security in finance sector.
Gain up to 3.60% interest! Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore for Aug 2024
SINGAPORE: If you’re looking to make the most of your savings this August, here are the best-fixed deposit rates in Singapore, according to MoneySmart. To earn up to 3.60% interest, here’s a rundown ...
4 Singapore blue-chip winning stocks to boost dividends this earnings season
SINGAPORE: This earnings season, investors closely monitor Singapore’s blue-chip winning stocks for their stability and... The post 4 Singapore blue-chip winning stocks to boost dividends this earning ...
Singapore Police Force to increase measures like patrols, cameras, drones against housebreaking
The Singapore Police Force is increasing security measures such as added patrols, cameras and the use of drones in private estates across Singapore. This comes after a recent spate of housebreaking ...
Singapore: DBS Bank Unveils First Multi-Currency Commercial Debit Card
Singapore’s DBS Bank, in partnership with Visa, unveiled its first multi-currency commercial debit card, the DBS Business Advance+ Card (BAC+), designed to bolster the financial operations of ...
Singapore Addresses Concerns About $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore ministers addressed concerns about Allianz SE’s plan to buy a majority stake in Income Insurance Ltd., saying it would be held to account on its commitments and that the ...
Housebreaking syndicates broke into 10 landed homes in Singapore since June and stole S$3.85mil: Police
SINGAPORE: International criminal syndicates have been breaking ... Long also faces one charge of fraudulent possession of property. The third individual – Wu Jinxing, 27 – is facing one charge of ... ( read original story ...)
Special Economic Zone may help stem exodus of Malaysians seeking work in Singapore: Johor chief
Johor's chief said that salary was among the main reasons for people to seek employment in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore private residential stock up 0.4% to 412,002 units in Q2
Three 99-year leasehold condominium projects developed on government land sales (GLS) sites—namely, Clavon at Clementi Avenue 1 (640 units), Midtown Bay on Beach Road (219 units), and One-North Eden ...
Low immediate risk of mpox, but Singapore likely to see cases due to global connectivity: Ong Ye Kung
Mpox is expected to spread to Europe and the Middle East, and "probably Singapore will be one of the first places to find cases because of our flight connections", says the Health Minister.
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (Aug to Sept 2024): Citibank, DBS, HSBC and More
This August, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with a brand‑new all‑electric Mercedes-Benz EQB, a Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch — Large Model, Blue (worth $6,000), an Apple 11-inch iPad ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: StarHub, Genting Singapore and Singapore Technologies Engineering
Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. StarHub released its earnings ... while looking to diversify its customer base and regional presence. Genting Singapore also released its 1H 2024 earnings and delivered a strong set of ...
The Week Ahead: Trade and inflation data, EPB’s IPO debut in focus
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on August 19, 2024 - August 25, 2024Malaysia kicks things off on Monday with the release of July’s external trade numbers, where UOB Global ...