Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank) is mulling creating a crypto exchange, the bank’s CEO Helen Wong said in an interview with Bloomberg Television today. “We are looking at it and ... ( read original story ...)
Sunway unit, Hoi Hup Realty ink agreement to acquire RM2.5b worth of land in Singapore
Sunway Bhd's wholly-owned property development unit in Singapore, Sunway Developments Pte Ltd (SDPL), together with Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd had entered into a collective sale and purchase agreement to ... ( read original story ...)
Sunway to form JV with Hoi Hup to acquire residential land in Singapore for RM2.5b
Diversified conglomerate Sunway Bhd said it will form a joint venture (JV) company to buy 22 plots of residential freehold land at Thiam Siew Avenue in Singapore for a total consideration of S$815 ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Singapore’s Commitment to Building Sustainable Financial Services for Web 3.0
Fundamental disruption arising from decentralized data networks, artificial intelligence, and edge computing has created a Web 3.0 era, presenting the next wave of the internet. This change has shaped ... ( read original story ...)
5 Tell-Tale Signs To Look Out For When Evaluating A Resale Property Purchase
Property in Singapore is booming. For some who took the plunge in 2020, they may already have seen paper gains in recent resale transactions in 2021. Just look at how the prices have changed from ... ( read original story ...)
How Close Is Singapore To Malaysia?
Malaysia and Singapore share a maritime border that separates the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia and Singapore, located to the north and south, respectively. A border crossing and a structural ... ( read original story ...)
UBS celebrates 50 years in Singapore, as a window to the world, connecting people and ideas
UBS is celebrating 50 successful years in Singapore with the official opening of its largest Asia Pacific office at 9 Penang Road. In the launch ceremony officiated by Axel A. Weber, Chairman of the ... ( read original story ...)
Chien Chien Wong appointed Chief Executive Officer for Credit Suisse in Singapore
Wong is the bank’s first female CEO in Singapore – in addition to her current role as the Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific. Chien Chien Wong is appointed CEO Singapore, subject to regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
Property analysts unsure whether 6% subsidy clawback for Rochor BTO flats will curb ‘lottery effect’
SINGAPORE - The jury is still out on whether the 6 per cent subsidy clawback upon resale of units in the Rochor Build-To-Order (BTO) project will be able to deter speculative buyers looking for a ... ( read original story ...)
Redhill Selected to Head Up Opening of Voco Orchard Singapore
Redhill has been appointed to manage the opening of voco Orchard Singapore, the first property in South East Asia under IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium brand, voco Hotels. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s property market ignores China snub as Singapore, US funds rush for prized commercial assets
Investors are snapping up commercial properties despite lingering Canberra-Beijing tensions. Singapore and US funds have rushed in while Hong Kong-based investors have made their presence felt. ( read original story ...)
Keppel Stands Firm on Offer for Singapore Press Holdings After Rival’s Sweetened Bid
Keppel Corp. has no plans to raise its offer for a Singapore media and property company after a competitor sweetened its bid in a rare takeover battle.Most Read from BloombergAmazon Sued Over Crashes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Rebound Even as Virus Limits Viewings
Singapore home sales rebounded after two months of consecutive declines, with demand spurred by long-term investors and those seeking upgrades even as virus restrictions limit viewings. ( read original story ...)
HR job moves from Sime Darby Property, AIA Singapore, SEEK Asia, and Randstad RiseSmart
Among the new appointments, Sime Darby Property has appointed Michelle Ann Iking as its ... Irma Hadikusuma to tackle AIA's newly-created role of Chief Product Proposition Officer AIA Singapore, a pan ... ( read original story ...)
HomeBase raises $30M to help more people in Southeast Asia become property owners
Homebase, a Ho Chi Minh City-based proptech startup that helps people buy homes, announced today it has raised $30 million in equity and debt (the ratio was undisclosed). The company’s business model ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin Man Gets Over 10-month In Jail For Sex With Minor In Singapore
An Indian-origin man in Singapore has been sentenced to 10 months and four weeks in prison for performing a sex act on a minor. ( read original story ...)