HANOI] When foreign investors look at opportunities in Vietnam, the data shows they are typically drawn to the country’s vibrant manufacturing sector. Read more at The Business Times.
Influencers play key role in driving demand for aesthetic treatments in Singapore
The rise of social media has seen influencers playing a key role in influencing consumers in their choices when it comes to aesthetics treatments.
2.4 tonnes of seafood found on landed property illegally used for processing and storage
Approximately 2.4 tonnes of seafood items, such as batang fish, red grouper fish and prawns, were seized from a landed residential property at 9 Toh Avenue. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
Bank staff stops woman who tried to transfer over $50,000 to ‘husband’ overseas
SINGAPORE - Insisting her husband who lived abroad needed money, a woman in her 70s tried to transfer more than $50,000 at UOB's Tampines branch in September. But when bank staff asked her for the ...
Me & My Money: Invest a little, often and early, says finance exec
Finance executive David Fergusson believes the strategy can help almost anyone improve their lot. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore: Fintech Startup BondbloX Raises $6 Million in Series B Funding
BonEvalue Pte Ltd (BondbloX), a Singapore-based fintech startup that provides easy access to bonds for investors, has secured $6 million in a Series B round.
WeWork bankruptcy: Is there still demand for co-working spaces in Singapore?
New tenants may opt for other co-working space providers in Singapore until there is more clarity about WeWork's future, one analyst says.
Singapore is a prime target for scammers. Here’s how you can stay safe
Singapore Police Force (SPF ... “SPF recommends adopting preventive measures such as downloading the ScamShield app on your mobile devices and checking with official sources if you are unsure, which ...
Love scam: UOB staff prevents 70-year-old woman from sending S$50K to overseas “husband”
SINGAPORE: Staff at UOB’s Tampines branch prevented a woman in her 70s from sending S$50,000... The post Love scam: UOB staff prevents 70-year-old woman from sending S$50K to overseas “husband” appear ...
Singapore will do more if cost of living goes up: Lawrence Wong | Video
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Saturday (Nov 11) that the Singapore government will do more for people if the cost of living situation worsens. He also urged Singaporeans to stay united ...
Will Hong Kong’s investment scheme woo the super-rich? Analysts say revamped strategy ‘more attractive, simpler’ than Singapore’s
Those who invest HK$30 million or more in specific assets can apply for residence after seven years Singapore scheme is more complex, involves risky investments with higher threshold and other ...
A Lorry Ride With Singapore’s Migrant Workers
Singapore is virtually the only remaining first-world country where it is legal for migrant workers to be ferried on lorries, a vehicle designed for cargo rather than passengers ...
OCBC Q3 profit up 21% to $1.81 billion; CEO flags growing macroeconomic uncertainty
The bank said its exposure to Singapore’s $2.8 billion money laundering case is insignificant. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore high court orders liquidation of crypto lender Hodlnaut amid financial crises
Singapore’s High Court has ordered the liquidation of crypto lender Hodlnaut, marking a significant turn in the company’s ongoing financial struggles. This decision, taken in response to an ...
Singapore needs to be prepared for serious public order incidents, says Shanmugam
Singapore has not had many serious public order incidents in recent decades, but needs to be prepared, said Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam on Friday (Nov 10).
Chemical in some weight-loss remedies and drugs listed as poison; sale of such products restricted in Singapore
SINGAPORE - A chemical found in some weight-loss remedies has been listed as a poison, with the sale of any such products now restricted. 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) and its salts that are intended for ...