SINGAPORE: Three men have been arrested in Singapore in relation to a “refund fraud” scheme that caused large online retailers in the US to suffer millions of dollars in losses. The men are aged ...
Fall in COE prices: Singapore car showrooms busier, but some customers take wait-and-see approach
At the Hyundai car showroom at Leng Kee Road on Sunday afternoon, several families — some with kids in tow — were checking out each car on display ...
Singapore vows to implement Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
It mulls to transpose CARF into domestic law by 2027. Singapore and 47 other jurisdictions vowed to begin automatic exchanges in crypto-asset reporting based on the internationally agreed Crypto-Asset ...
Singapore’s life insurance industry dips 9.7% in 9M23
The life insurance industry reported a YTD total of S$3.5b in weighted new business premiums. Amid global economic uncertainty, sustained inflation, and geopolitical tensions, Singapore's life ...
At Tanglin Halt for decades, some stallholders, shop tenants trudge on despite slow business
Despite sluggish sales, some stallholders have chosen to stay for nostalgia's sake. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore emerges as 6th highest-paying city for marketers
Globally, Singapore ranks sixth, offering an average annual marketing salary of $116,890.10 (£70,223.04). Meanwhile, the average annual disposable income of markets in Singapore is $45,300.63 (£27, ...
Genting Singapore’s net profit jumps 59% YoY to $216.3m in 3Q23
Genting Singapore recorded a net profit of $216.3m in 3Q23, a 59% jump from 3Q22. In the same period, the company saw a 33% YoY growth in its revenue to reach $689.9m. Meanwhile, the company announced ...
Singapore enters new phase of energy transition with latest EMA standards for coming power plants: HSBC
EMA released on Oct 26 new emission performance standards for new and repowered fossil fuel-fired power plants.
‘The investment we make will pay off’: 3 Singaporean leaders explain why they’re prioritising mental health
THE way we work was fundamentally changed by the Covid-19 pandemic; for many, that process was stressful and difficult to navigate. The Business Times (BT) spoke to three corporate leaders in ...
BT Mark to Market: How to fix Singapore’s stock market (Ep 37)
Find out more about subscription packages here. The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts ...
Market gyrates between fear and hope
Fed chair Jerome Powell said last week the US central bank won’t hesitate to tighten more if needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Reliance on finance influencers growing amongst Singaporeans: report
In parallel, "scam victims" became a prominent keyword in finance and cybersecurity conversations on social media, rising by 79% to 21,900 mentions. "Social media serves as a vital platform, providing ...
Meet the 5 types of workers in Singapore
Singapore "Road Warriors" want to work away from their desk (91%) and work wherever they want in a way that fits their schedule (46%). "Road Warriors" describe themselves as adaptable (85%), whilst ...
Singapore ventures among South-east Asian firms taking root in Rwanda
PM Lee Hsien Loong said Rwandans have the desire to progress, succeed, and to make a better future for themselves. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Heightened caution at Singapore banks as market uncertainties creep up despite resilient Q3 earnings
SINGAPORE’S banks are cautious about economic uncertainties that lie ahead, despite reporting resilient earnings for the third quarter ended September. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Squash Open: Nour Al Tayeb replaces injured Joelle King as women’s top seed
Top-seeded women’s player Joelle King has withdrawn from the upcoming VITAGEN Singapore Squash Open 2023 due to a back injury. She will be replaced by world number 57 Emilia Soini in the competition.