PARENTS will get 10 extra weeks of mandatory shared parental leave, paid for by the government, as part of a “major reset” of policies and mindsets laid out by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his ...
Best bank offers in Singapore (Aug 2024): American Express 30m miles giveaway, win a Mercedes-Benz EQB with HSBC, and more
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning ...
Singapore’s Wong Dishes Fresh Handouts in First Major Speech
Lawrence Wong used his first major policy speech since becoming Singapore’s prime minister to dish out new social benefits for citizens, while pledging to simplify compliance and regulatory processes ...
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (August 2024): Rates up to 3.5 per cent, minimum deposits from $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Singapore releases new salary benchmarking for foreign workers
The benchmarks are derived from Manpower Research and Statistics Department’s annual Comprehensive Labour Force Survey.
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: 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...