Homeowners in Singapore have been used to bank loan interest rates within the sub-2 per cent range over the last two decades. For almost 20 years, bank loan interest rates were lower than the interest ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Travel Insurance Review 2022: Promotion, Complimentary Insurance, Covid-19
OCBC travel insurance is a top choice for Singaporeans who are risk-averse and prefer to insure themselves with longstanding brands - it is provided by Great Eastern, the insurance arm of OCBC. ( read original story ...)
Subscriber Picks: DBS CEO on crypto, blockchain | $32m luxury goods scam: How did things go so wrong?
How did things go so wrong? Subscriber picks is a weekly curation of the best from The Straits Times - where we bring you exclusive reports, in-depth analyses, and the latest happenings in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese firms WuXi Biologics, WuXi AppTec investing up to $4b in Singapore
The 10-year investment plan involves the setting up of a new facility projected to employ 1,500 staff when completed. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Iconic vintage cars available in Singapore that are worth investing in… and keeping
Everything vintage seems worth investing in these days, and cars are no exception. Here are some iconic vintage cars that are worth investing in and keeping. Undeniable charm, a sense of nostalgia and ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘overweight’ on Singapore banks; sector to benefit from NIM expansion
On the overall banking sector, Koh notes that the three banks do not have exposure to residential mortgages in mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Capitaland, Link REIT Are Vying for $3 Billion Singapore Malls
Capitaland Intergrated Commercial Trust and Link Real Estate Investment Trust are among bidders vying for NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd.’s S$4 billion ($2.9 billion) portfolio of shopping malls in ... ( read original story ...)
Deputy Commissioner of Police to head Singapore Customs from Sept 1
SINGAPORE - There will be a new man at the helm of Singapore Customs, when Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Tan Hung Hooi takes over from Mr Ho Chee Pong on Sept 1. The Ministry of Finance ... ( read original story ...)
4 Reliable Singapore Dividend Stocks I Wished I Had Bought Earlier
Looking for a dependable dividend stream? Here are four reliable dividend-paying stocks that you can count on through good times and bad. The post 4 Reliable Singapore Dividend Stocks I Wished I Had ... ( read original story ...)
Da Nang hopes for more investment from Singapore, Russia
Secretary of the Party Committee of Da Nang Nguyen Van Quang on July 20 had a meeting with newly-appointed Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Raya Ratnam who expressed hope that the central city and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Auditor-General flags shortcomings in rollout of Covid-19 spending
Despite generally having in place proper protocols for Covid-19-related procurement and expenditure, the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) found that ... ( read original story ...)
South American Mercosur Bloc, Singapore Conclude Trade Pact Talks
South American trade bloc Mercosur on Wednesday concluded talks on a trade pact with Singapore, Brazil's Economy and Foreign Affairs Ministries said. The agreement - finalized during a meting attended ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-focused multi-currency stablecoin protocol, Bluejay Finance, raises $2.9M in funding
Bluejay Finance, a capital-efficient decentralized stablecoin protocol for issuing stablecoins pegged to real-world currencies, has raised $2.9M in funding from Zee Prime Capital, C2 Ventures, Stake ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank plans to bolster cryptocurrency regulations
Singapore’s central bank will strengthen regulations governing cryptocurrency, potentially widening them to cover consumer protection and currency reserves for stablecoins, among other things. Ravi ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Singapore To Release Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation Plans
The central bank will detail a framework to ensure businesses are properly regulated within its jurisdiction while encouraging business in the ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
S’pore top destination in South-east Asia for start-up investment: KPMG, HSBC report
SINGAPORE - Start-up ventures in Singapore raised over US$8.02 billion ($11.2 billion) last year, making it the top destination in South-east Asia for such investments, a report by KPMG and HSBC ... ( read original story ...)