According to the latest small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) index by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), SMEs have remained contractionary for the fifth consecutive quarter. The latest ...
LinkedIn Top Companies 2024 in Singapore: DBS, Standard Chartered, OCBC, Singlife in the list
Homegrown bank DBS retained the top spot on the LinkedIn Top Companies 2024 list for Singapore, according to the social media company. The annual list, released on Tuesday (16 April), is the fourth ...
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most. Financial institutions dominate LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Companies list for Singapore, comprising over half of the top 15. Notably, DBS ...
Singapore leads in accelerating decarbonization efforts in Southeast Asia: report
The state could expand the list of qualifying projects under its carbon tax regime. Singapore was among the Southeast Asian countries that made great strides in reducing carbon emissions last year, ...
Bitcoin halving may lead to some sales, Crypto.com CEO says
BITCOIN selling may become evident as the date of the so-called halving nears but the event is set to bolster the price of the largest digital asset longer term, according to the head of the ...
Singapore gives workers right to request 4-day weeks, more work from home under new flexitime guideline
Employees will also be entitled to ask for other arrangements such as flexible work locations and staggered work timings come the end of this year.
Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class From London Heathrow To Singapore Changi
The exceptional service and attention to detail, from the lavatories to the in-flight meals, made for a delightful journey. ...
E-commerce scams are exploding in Singapore – here’s how AI can combat this
Scams are exploding in Singapore. E-commerce scams in particular - one of the most prevalent types of scams in recent years - have doubled just this past year - going from 4,762 cases in 2022 to a ...
Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15
Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country’s next leader on May 15. Wong, 51, will succeed Lee Hsien Loong who has held the top job for 20 years.
Singapore PM Lee To Step Down After Two Decades, Wong To Take Over
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down on May 15 after two decades in power, paving the way for his deputy Lawrence Wong to take the reins.
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods from Changi Airport shops before her flight out of Singapore two months ago
Woman tourist, 38, arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $1,400 worth of goods on two occasions from Changi Airport. Read more.
Singapore stocks took a dip on Tuesday—STI slipped by 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks fell on Tuesday, following a global trend of losses sparked by concerns... The post Singapore stocks took a dip on Tuesday—STI slipped by 0.3% appeared first on The Indepen ...
Singapore SMEs in contractionary mode for fifth straight quarter: OCBC
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were in contractionary mode for the fifth consecutive quarter, the latest OCBC SME Index released on Tuesday (Apr 16) indicated. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore aims for over 1 mln tons of low-carbon methanol bunker supply by 2030
Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by 2030 to meet rising demand for alternative bunker fuel, a Singapore minister said on Tuesday.
What Observers Are Saying as Singapore’s Lee Paves Way for Next PM Wong
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition ...
Singapore shares open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks fell at the opening bell on Tuesday (Apr 16) morning, tracking losses in global markets amid worries over geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Read more at The Business Times.