In a wide-ranging interview with CNA’s Elizabeth Neo, Mr Andy Sieg shared the importance of Asia to his firm’s growth.
OCBC builds largest $500 million office outside CBD to house up to 4,000 employees in Punggol Digital District
OCBC builds largest $500 million office outside CBD to house up to 4,000 employees in Punggol Digital District Singapore News ...
OCBC develops new Punggol Digital District hub, to base up to 4,000 staff there
Home-grown bank UOB is investing $500 million to build a 300,000 sq ft centre in the Punggol Digital District to house around 3,000 staff in technology, innovation and digital roles. The facility is ...
Singapore’s tax revenue expected to rise at slower pace in FY24/25, say tax experts
AFTER rising 17 per cent to a new high in the last fiscal year, Singapore’s tax revenue is expected to increase further this year – but more slowly, say tax specialists. Harvey Koenig, partner, ...
SocGen’s Crypto Unit Takes Euro Stablecoin to Solana After Flopping on Ethereum
SINGAPORE – SG Forge, a subsidiary of Societe Generale, will roll out euro stablecoin EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) on the Solana blockchain, the French financial services firm said Friday. SG Forge ...
MEET48, Together with MEET48 GIPR2 Top7 Idols, Ignited Singapore TOKEN2049
At TOKEN2049, MEET48's Side Event "Back To The Streets" and the hackathon hosted by TON Foundation, MEET48 COO Kai Xu delivered a captivating brand presentation and speech on "The Mass Adoption of Web3 Idol Entertainment and Fan Economy."
American actor-singer Jared Leto spotted at rock climbing gym in Singapore
Leto is known as an avid climber and has scaled the Empire State Building and the Red Rocks in the US. In an interview with travel Magazine Sidetracked, Leto revealed that he "always wanted to be into climbing" but only had to chance to pursue it as a hobby recently.
Singapore professionals lag in tech adoption, with 4 in 10 still relying on old-school tech
According to the report, 43% of Singaporean professionals utilize ten or more specialized technology systems for their daily tasks. This reliance on multiple systems underscores a potential ...
Singapore ranks second globally in AI readiness, KPMG report reveals
SINGAPORE: Singapore has secured the second position in an index measuring artificial intelligence (AI) readiness around the world. The findings of the survey, by KPMG, highlight the Singapore’s ...
T-Bills vs SSB vs Fixed Deposits vs Cash Management Accounts: What Is The Best Way To Invest Your Cash Savings
You can grow cash savings for financial goals you want to achieve in the next 1 to 2 years in a low-risk investment that pays close to 3% interest.
Amazon back-to-office policy ‘a bummer’ for Singapore employees, but more tech firms could follow suit
Hybrid work arrangements could become a differentiating factor for smaller tech firms in attracting talent, industry observers say.
‘Bahay Kubo’ orchid display opens in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
An orchid exhibit inspired by the "Bahay Kubo" recently opened at the popular Singapore tourist destination Gardens by the Bay.
askST: How will your home loan and investments be affected by the US Fed’s interest rate cut?
Fixed-rate home loan packages had already started to drop in anticipation of the cut. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mother and son charged with lying to IRAS over 99-to-1 property purchase in first such prosecution
Tan Kai Wen Keith, 26, had purchased a condominium unit at 49 Canberra Drive in his name before selling 1 per cent to his mother Ng Chiew Yen, in a move IRAS suspects was meant to avoid tax. ( read original story ...)
First prosecution of ‘99-to-1’ property purchase: Mother, son charged with giving false info to Iras
Ng Chiew Yen, 56, and Keith Tan Kai Wen, 26, were each handed five charges under the Stamp Duties Act. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks declined on Friday’s open—STI dropped 0.1%
On Wall Street, stocks closed higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to support the labour market. The Dow Jones climbed 1.3%, closing at 42,025.19, its first close above ...