Singapore’s economy is likely to expand slightly faster than expected, helped by an improving outlook for construction and wholesale and retail trade, according to a central bank survey.
Over 8,000 Standard Chartered employees in Singapore have been trained in futureproof skills
This is through its 'diSCover' portal which includes courses in specialist areas, such as cyber, sustainability, and sustainable finance.
Man in SG jailed over offence linked to OCBC phishing scams and other crimes
A man relinquished control of his company’s bank account to an unknown person in late 2021. The account was then used to receive, and transfer out, the proceeds of online scams totalling S$53,801.
Hotel rates hitting the roof in Singapore, further upside to be seen in Japan and China: DBS
DBS Group Research analysts Geraldine Wong and Derek Tan are of the view that “sky-high rates are here to stay” for hotels in Singapore. The analysts write in a Dec 13 report that hotel revenue per ...
Singapore’s Canary Wharf Is Running Out of Office Space
The Asian financial center has begun its quest for a new business district. But will tenants agree to leave the buzzing Marina Bay and move next to a tranquil lake?
‘Profitability Is the Name of the Game:’ DBS Sees Opportunity in These 2 EV Stocks
No matter the vagaries of day-to-day market action, the target for investors will remain the same as it always has been: To find stocks that promise profitability, and a positive return going forward.
Standard Chartered trains over 8,000 employees as part of S$8m investment
STANDARD Chartered Bank has trained more than 8,000 employees in Singapore as part of an S$8 million investment to upgrade its talent, it announced on Tuesday (Dec 13). Read more at The Business Times ...
Moderna ready to invest in S’pore as it seeks to raise Asia-Pac headcount to 200 by end-2023
SINGAPORE - Biotechnology firm Moderna has committed to investing in Singapore and the region, with plans to grow its Asia-Pacific headcount from 80 to 200 by the end of 2023. Read more at ...
Man jailed for role in OCBC phishing scam, threatening cabby with knife, and false police report
A man relinquished control of his company's bank account to an unknown person in late 2021. The account was then used to receive, as well as transfer out, the proceeds of online scams totalling ...
DBS expects industrial S-REITs to be resilient amid supply spike, top picks are FCT, CLAR and MLT
DBS Group Research thinks that the Singapore industrial sector will continue to remain resilient even as supply spikes in the sector, leading to a possible downward pressure on rental rates. Analysts ...
Singapore becomes ‘most expensive city,’ Indians cope up with expenses
In the latest survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) Index, Singapore and New York City called as joint "most expensive cities in the world." ...
Dollar steadies in calm before CPI and central bank storm
The dollar was firm on Tuesday leading in to the release of U.S. inflation data and the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year, with investors waiting to update interest rate outlooks.
Asian stocks waver ahead of U.S. inflation data and central bank rate decisions
Asian stock markets slipped after making early gains on Tuesday, as investors waited for U.S. inflation data that many hope will persuade the Federal Reserve and other central banks to step back from ...
5 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (2022)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you borrow cash from a bank or financial ...
Man jailed over offence linked to OCBC phishing scams and other crimes
He allowed others to use his company’s bank account to receive and transfer out proceeds of online scams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Real estate platform Ohmyhome expects to raise around $20 million in IPO
Ohmyhome, a Singapore-based real estate platform, has filed for a US initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise more than US$14.6 million (S$19.78 million), according to a US Securities and ...