Riding on this wave, European shares also soared, buoyed particularly by technology and mining stocks, to reach a record high on Thursday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.9% higher at 509.77.
Singapore-Listed REITs With U.S. Exposure Gain on Rate Cut Hopes
By Amanda Lee Real estate investment trusts with assets in the U.S. surged in Singapore trade on expectations that lower interest rates will ease ...
Singapore avoids ‘magical thinking’, prepares in advance for spending in Budget: President Tharman
SINGAPORE - Singapore has avoided what many countries are ... s spending plans for the coming financial year starting on April 1. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong had outlined ...
Singapore shares little changed; STI falls 0.07%
Another session of record-setting exuberance on Wall Street overnight cut little ice with investors here on March 22. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘China’s Sergio Ramos’ quits national side after Singapore ‘disgrace’
China skipper Zhang Linpeng has quit international football after what he called the "disgrace" of a 2-2 draw at Singapore in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.China's hopes of reaching the World Cup for ...
‘Some people said I was crazy’: Ex-SIA cabin crew shares why she left Singapore for new life in Canada
Febby Lyan made the big decision to swap a life in Singapore for one in Canada. No doubt, it was a massive change but this wasn't particularly new for the Jakarta-born woman. Four years prior, she had ...
Prudential looks to add 800 financial representatives in Singapore via enhanced management associate programme
PRUDENTIAL is boosting its Singapore footprint with plans to hire 800 financial representatives (FRs) this year through an enhanced Management Associate Programme (MAP). Read more at The Business ...
Indonesian tycoon Jonathan Tahir struggles to sell US$12 million Singapore penthouse after 3 auctions
The five-bedroom suite at the St. Regis Residences, with a private pool and a 180-degree panoramic view, has failed to attract any bidders. ( read original story ...)
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong salary for FY2023 rose to S$15.9 million, up nearly 12%
While Mr Wee's base salary remained steady at, his bonus witnessed a significant surge, climbing to S$14.69 million.
Mikkel Larsen, chief of Singapore’s carbon bourse CIX, to resign
The sustainable finance executive had recently defended forest management carbon projects, a sector facing intense scrutiny. But he also lamented the challenges of working against such headwinds. CIX ...
$15.5 million Singapore penthouse sale flops after three auctions
The five-bedroom suite at St. Regis Residences got no offers at its third auction, even after its price was cut by 14 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Considering property investment and entering the rental market in JB? Good news or bad news for investors?
Malaysia’s house price growth is slowing, amid weakening demand and low construction activity. But is this good or bad news for investors? ( read original story ...)
Singapore $12 Million Penthouse Sale Flops After Three Auctions
In the past, a luxury penthouse for sale in Singapore would be one of the hottest properties in town. Not anymore, after a condo with an asking price of almost $12 million failed to attract any ...
Singapore, Taiwan are Asia’s happiest countries: World Happiness Report
Despite a five-place drop in global rankings, Singapore maintains its status as Asia's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2024. Key points: The report assesses happiness based ...
As FIU career draws to a close Singapore’s Chue has some unfinished business in swimming
FIU’s Christie Chue — a 23-year-old FIU senior and former child prodigy — has won 17 conference gold medals during the past three seasons, mostly in the 100 and 200 breaststroke.
Singapore’s Largest Bank Casts Deeper Into Asia: Bloomberg Deals
Hi, it’s Elffie Chew here in Singapore. I recently spoke with DBS’s Head of Equity Capital Markets Anuruk Karoonyavanich—who goes by the name Art—about plans for building up the bank’s presence in ...