Economists warn middle-income earners are likely to be hit hardest by the increase, even with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s promise of a ‘Valentine’s Day’ present for citizens in this year’s budget ...
Singapore Takes Big Measures to Protect Crypto Holders
Singapore is imposing new digital currency rules that will require it to have 1.25:1 in collateral against risk assets like crypto.
Govt to import 1 lakh tonnes of rice from India, Singapore
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase today approved proposals for importing one lakh tonnes of rice through open tenders..The proposals include import of 50,000 tonnes of non-boiled rice worth Tk ...
Business missions, leisure travel between Singapore and China poised to take off as curbs ease
In anticipation of travel restrictions relaxing, connectivity between the two countries has gradually been re-established. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Food caterers in Singapore adopt new ways to help meet festive season demand
Orders have risen 20 per cent through Christmas and Chinese New Year, compared to the same period before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore exports fall again in Nov; 14.6% drop is more than expected
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) contracted by 14.6 per cent on the year in November from a high year-ago base, going by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) data on Friday (Dec 16). This ...
Exclusive: China Energy places order to import Australian coal
China Energy Investment Corp has placed an order to import Australian coal, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, in one of the first deals since Beijing eased an unofficial ban ...
More becoming property agents in Singapore as booming market beckons
SINGAPORE - Mr Zach Lin decided to become a full-time property agent after he got laid off from his tech sales job last November, as he felt it was the right time to tap his knowledge in real estate ...
Rising interest rates and returns for Singapore Savings Bonds: Should you start investing in it?
With the increased attention towards personal assets, people are looking to strengthen their portfolios by investing in low-risk bonds. Learn more about Singapore Savings Bond (SSB), a bond with a ...
Hiring plans in Singapore dip for first quarter
Hiring intentions in Singapore slightly declined for the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report, but many employers are still planning to increase headcounts and hike salaries to attract ...
Singapore: High Street seems to be losing momentum – UOB
Alvin Liew, Economist at UOB Group, comments on the November’s contraction of Retail Sales. Key Takeaways “After two months of sequential increases, Singapore’s retail sales ...
Crypto exchange Huobi to lay off 20% of staff
Crypto exchange Huobi plans to lay off about 20% of its staff, the company told Reuters on Friday. "The planned layoff ratio is about 20%, but it is not implemented now. With the current state of the ...
Crypto exchange Huobi to lay off 20% of staff – Justin Sun
Crypto exchange Huobi plans to lay off about 20% of its staff, Tron founder Justin Sun told Reuters. Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur who is also a member of Huobi's global advisory board, ...
Exclusive: China Energy places order to import Australian coal, sources say
China Energy Investment Corp has placed an order to import Australian coal, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, in one of the first deals since Beijing eased an unofficial ban ...
Global Chinese firms try ‘decoupling’ from China as business climate turns hostile
In the United States, “Made in China” and “China-based” labels are now politically toxic; Public relations specialists note a growing trend of some Chinese companies posit ...
Singapore’s fashion scene is taking off, and some players are heading overseas
SINGAPORE fashion brands are gaining popularity among local consumers, with some consumers attracted to the green credentials of several of these homegrown labels, and others seeking a piece of home ...