SINGAPORE - This year's Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Miss Universe Singapore contestant jailed 6 weeks for credit card fraud
Miss Universe Singapore 2017 contestant, Ashley Rita Wong was recently sentenced 6 weeks in jail for using her friend's bank card details to make unauthorized transactions. She memorized two of her ... ( read original story ...)
S’porean student loses $ 14,000 after ‘bank’ scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories
S'porean student loses $ 14,000 after 'bank' scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories SINGAPORE - When she received a call from someone ... ( read original story ...)
Call from ‘bank’ was a scam and she lost $14k
"Scammers are getting smarter and definitely learning more tricks," the victim said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Using bank loans instead of CPF to buy property
Do proper research, plan and keep enough cash on hand, says a property industry executive.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
CEO of Singapore’s largest bank says it sees ‘signs of strength’ in most of its markets
Some Asian countries have bounced back from the economic pain of Covid-19 and that bodes well for the 2021 outlook, according to Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS. ( read original story ...)
Singapore resident population in HDB flats falls to 3.04m, with smaller households spread over more flats
A total of 3.04 million residents lived in HDB flats in 2018, as compared to 3.06 million in 2013.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
More expect government to introduce property cooling measures
The quarterly survey polled around 40 to 50 senior executives in the real estate sector. The possible risk of the government stepping in to cool the market jumped from 19.2% in Q3 2020 to 44.7% in Q4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s biggest penthouse just hit the market for $104 million, and it’s made up of 5 combined residences. Take a look inside.
Singapore’s largest penthouse has hit the market for S$138 million, or about $US103.7 million, Singapore’s Business Times first reported. ( read original story ...)
Black and White Houses in Singapore: What Are They and Where to Find Them
The black and white house or colonial house is steeped in history. Thinking of living in one? Here’s what you need to know. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s median household income fell 2.5% in 2020
In 2020, resident household received an average of $6,308 per household member from various government schemes, up from the $4,684 received in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Property Affordability Rating dips as prices rise: study
The number of Singaporeans who can afford to buy property decreased in H1 2021 as property prices continue to rise, according to a study by PropertyGuru. The study said the Property Affordability ... ( read original story ...)
Me & My Money: Hatch early saving plan and bank on professionals to grow nest egg
SINGAPORE - Getting your money to work for you is easier said than done, but the key is to start saving as early as you can, says Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) Singapore chief executive Mike Reed.. ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Remittance Firm TranSwap to Move into UK Markets with Plans to Establish R&D Centre in Edinburgh
Singapore based remittance firm TranSwap to move into UK markets with plans to establish R&D Centre in Edinburgh ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank to double financial planner headcount in 2021
As it partners with solutions provider Manulife to create insurance consultant role #dbsbank #financialplanners #insurance ... ( read original story ...)
Moody’s affirms CIMB Bank rating, changes outlook for Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan branches
Moody's Investors Service, which affirmed the debt issuer ratings of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and its subsidiary CIMB Bank Bhd, said today the outlook for CIMB Bank’s Hong Kong, Singapore and Labuan ... ( read original story ...)