Singapore's regulator has finalised its rules for cryptocurrency service providers here, including not allowing retail investors to buy crypto with local credit cards. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘China not a threat to US’: Singapore’s George Yeo on world’s shift to ‘multipolar’ order, Israel-Gaza war, Lee Kuan Yew
At a launch for his latest book, the ex-minister commented on China’s rise, the war in Gaza, why Hongkongers are ‘bothered by Singapore’, and on late leader Lee Kuan Yew: ‘He was not a sadist.’ ...
Singapore’s private home rents ‘plateau’; predicted to decline next year: Report
SINGAPORE: Due to economic uncertainties and an increase in home supply, the rent for private homes has started to hit a plateau, according to a report by Savills Singapore. The consultancy said in ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank Foundation to invest $1M to help people with disabilities acquire financial management and digital skills
SINGAPORE: In a significant move towards inclusivity and empowerment, the DBS Foundation has announced a... The post DBS Bank Foundation to invest $1M to help people with disabilities acquire financia ...
Singapore Oct core inflation picks up to 3.3% y/y
In a joint press release, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the trade ministry projected core inflation to drop to between 2.5–3% year-on-year by next month and be “impacted” early next year by ...
Singapore’s core inflation rises to 3.3% in October
SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent year-on-year in October, official data showed on Thursday (Nov 23). The increase was due to higher inflation for services, retail and other ...
Singapore Inflation Rises To 4.7%, Highest In 5 Months
Singapore's consumer price inflation accelerated for the second straight month in October to the highest level in five months amid ...
COMMENT: Don’t fall for cashless craze and panic over banking breakdowns
DURING holidays, I take on the persona of a drug dealer. British shopkeepers are often convinced that Pablo Escobar has wandered in to buy a loaf. The blame lies, of course, with our ruthless march ...
Singapore Core Inflation Quickens for First Time in Nine Months
Singapore’s core inflation accelerated in October for the first time since January, supporting the central bank’s expectation of near-term upside risk as services and utility costs rose.
Singapore oil trader OK Lim’s luxury bungalow sold below guide price
A property in Singapore owned by Lim Oon Kuin, founder of collapsed oil firm Hin Leong Trading Pte., has sold for below S$26.5 million ($19.8 million). ( read original story ...)
Best savings accounts in Singapore with highest interest rates (November 2023)
So far, 2023 has been pretty hard on our bank accounts. Between inflation and an impending recession, it looks like our wallets are taking quite a hit this year, even with the government payouts to ...
Singapore private residential leasing volumes down 9.8% in Q3
The steepest decline was recorded in the Core Central Region. According to a Savills report, the elevated economic uncertainty, a weaker labour market and poorer business sentiment continued to weigh ...
Singapore official charged for sending Panadol, luxury watches in diplomatic bags
Ministry of Foreign Affairs director general Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan was accused of mailing personal boxes containing Panadol and luxury watches in diplomatic bags to China and Singapore.
The Singapore Motorshow 2024 will have the latest vehicles, a chance to win a car and celeb meet-and-greets
In addition to new cars, you can also get up close and personal with your favourite Mediacorp celebrities at Singapore Motorshow 2024. The artistes who will be attending have yet to be announced.
Singapore-based Climate Alpha analyzes the impact of climate change on real estate
Founded by an expert on geography and globalization, Climate Alpha’s AI-based platform helps real estate owners and investors analyze the impact of climate change on their portfolios. The ...
Firms, investors willing to pay more to be in S’pore because of industrial peace, business-friendly environment: PM Lee
SINGAPORE — The Government's "pro-growth" and "pro-worker" approach is the reason why tripartism works in Singapore, and this has given the nation an "enormous and enduring advantage" over the years, ...