Not long after becoming a Singaporean, a woman and her Malaysian husband bought their first HDB flat. Here's their story.
Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab
Singapore's ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab, the city state's third largest taxi operator. The deal, Grab's first local competitor acquisition,
Malaysia arrests 2 men accused of stealing US$99,000 diamond ring from Singapore shop
Two men who allegedly stole a diamond ring worth more than S$132,000 (US$99,488) from a pawnshop at Singapore’s Lucky Plaza on Sunday, before fleeing to Malaysia have been arrested and handed over to the city state’s police.
Singapore shares end week slightly higher, STI up 0.1%
Robust corporate earnings and encouraging economic data from global markets spurred local investors to nudge the bourse here into the black on Friday, although it was a close call. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore-based regional maritime agency lauds Indian Coast Guard Marine Police for curbing robberies against ships
Efforts by the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police to check onshore vendors, warning them not to buy items stolen from ships, have resulted in a drastic drop in high seas robberies against vessels in the Indian waters,
UOB Kay Hian moderates STI target to 3,240 but Singapore market ‘still the place to be’
The brokerage’s key focus for stocks in 2H2023 include counters such as Capitaland Investment, Genting Singapore and Keppel Corp.
What crypto consumer protection rules are there in the world?
A framework that lays out how regulators around the world can supervise the often-haphazard cryptocurrency sector has been released. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore SMEs contract in Q2 as firms that rely on exports falter: OCBC index
Firms exposed to the global economy suffered, including transport, logistics and wholesale trade. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sip, Savor, and Soak in the Sky: 18 Rooftop Restaurants in Singapore You Should Try!
Elevate your dining experience at these 18 stunning rooftop restaurants in Singapore! From breathtaking views to delectable cuisines, it's a sundowner paradise! ??
CGS-CIMB keeps ‘hold’ on DBS with ‘likely positive’ NIM guidance but negative loan growths for 2QFY2023
CGS-CIMB Research analysts Andrea Choong and Lim Siew Khee are expecting a resilient showing of DBS Group Holdings’ 2QFY2023 earnings, on account of stable net interest margins (NIM), recovering ...
Seek opportunities in Singapore’s defensive sectors: RHB
Jaiswal notes that among the Asean countries that RHB covers, Singapore has the weakest forecast for GDP growth. The possibility is high that the worsening GDP growth projection will also result in ...
Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023
“The Singapore government is highly supportive of the banking system. We believe it will provide timely financial support to ensure the stability of the financial system, if needed. This in turn ...
Foreigners buying property: Approval required for ‘Commercial & Residential’ zone
The government has announced changes to the Residential Property Act, which will affect foreigners buying property. What are the changes? ( read original story ...)
Winning Secrets: UOB Thailand’s head office embodies a high-performance culture
Featuring a four-zone workplace, UOB Plaza Bangkok encourages closer collaboration, enables greater mobility, and promotes employee wellbeing, Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, Head of HR, shares.
Singapore has the busyness of a big city but less stressful than others
“I like pretty much everything about living here – the food, the lifestyle and ease of travel throughout Asia. It has the busyness of a big city that I like because I get bored easily, but Singapore ...
Little Movement Anticipated For Singapore Shares
The Singapore stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of ...