Gavin Chia of the wealth management platform discusses its expansion plans and how it educates clients about investments. ( read original story ...)
China Taiping Singapore names new CEO
With nearly three decades of finance and insurance experience, Zhang has been with the China Taiping Insurance Group for 21 years. During this period, he held several key roles in marine, reinsurance, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s business sentiments for next 6-month remain positive: survey
Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) and Department of Statistics (DOS) on Monday said Singaporean manufacturing and services-producing companies remained optimistic about the business ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bankers flee to Singapore, Sydney
Hong Kong bankers flee strict quarantine rules; Richard Goyder joins Perth’s executive exodus; NSW’s top doctor has confirmed the arrival of a more transmissible omicron strain. Follow the latest here ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Singapore Startup Affyn Raised Over US$20 Million to Build a Play-to-Earn Metaverse for the Digital Future
January 30, 2022) – Singapore-based startup Affyn raised over US$20 million through several fundraising rounds, including the recent round led by several launchpads. To view an enhanced version of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore signs FTA with bloc comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru
It gives greater access to what is collectively the world's 8th largest economy. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Singapore reports more infectious BA.2 Omicron variant
Singapore has recently reported 198 cases of Covid-19 traced to the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage, which appears to be more infectious than the more common BA.1 ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore homeowner, 28, investigated for allegedly running F&B/KTV business out of landed unit
A total of 187 people, comprising operators, staff and customers, are being investigated after islandwide enforcement checks by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The checks, which took place between ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Opportunities and risks? Singapore creators ride NFT wave as new source of income
More local artists are entering the NFT space, drawn by the novelty of the medium and potential new income streams as they look to sell their work. As buyers hop on the bandwagon too, CNA explores the ... ( read original story ...)
From Singapore to Thailand, higher food costs hit Lunar New Year reunion dinner festivities
For some families in Singapore and Indonesia, fish maw and fried food won’t be on the reunion dinner menu. In Thailand, pork prices have shot up by 80 per cent in six months. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 case numbers up, but Singapore should move towards ‘bolder easing’, says expert
COVID-19 infections are rising, but the number of severe cases and deaths should be lower than before, says a public health expert. "We expect that the number of severe cases and deaths will be lower ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Sells Taiwan Consumer-Banking Business to Singapore’s DBS
Citigroup has sold its consumer business in Taiwan to DBS Group as part of chief executive Jane Fraser’s strategy to simplify the U.S. bank’s operations and focus on more lucrative businesses. DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic, border restrictions may hinder Singapore’s economic recovery: Experts
While the economy and employment opportunities are expected to recover further in 2022, risk factors like the Covid-19 pandemic and border restrictions could trip up the process, said economic and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maintains Position as ASEAN’s Hub for Cross-Border E-Commerce Platforms
Across ASEAN, Singapore has become the central hub for cross-border e-commerce platforms, favored by industry players for the forward-looking planning and deployment by the government of an advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil stocks surge as net imports near 1-1/2-year high
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 12% in the week ended Jan. 26, rising to a near five-month high, as net import volumes surged, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, Jan 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump $9.2B in Indonesia projects
Singapore will be investing $9.2 billion to support green investment and build a logistics port hub in Indonesia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on5. ( read original story ...)