For those of us who have been waiting to buy or upgrade to a private property in Singapore, this may feel like a respite that is long overdue. After all, according to URA data, the prices index has gone up by about 27.8%, from 152.1 (1Q2020) to 194.4 (2Q2023).
3 reasons why Singapore’s growth momentum will improve in 2H23
RHB expects GDP to grow 2.0% in 2023, a higher estimate than the government's. Despite the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowing its 2023 GDP growth forecast, RHB remains positive about Singapore’s growth momentum in the second half of the year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI declines 0.86%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Genting Singapore traded 3.80% up. The Straits Times Index closed at 3,294.28, down 0.86% on 11 August 2023, Friday. Also the most active stocks are Jardine C&C (1.34%) and ST Engineering (1.07%). At the foot are UOL (2.
Singapore cuts annual growth outlook on weak global demand
Singapore on Friday cut its economic growth forecast for this year owing to weak demand from key export markets including China and the United States. The Southeast Asian nation’s performance is often ...
479 take Pledge as new Singapore citizens at annual ceremony
The first National Citizenship Ceremony was held in 2007 to mark the significance of citizenship. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore open to importing electricity from India, says EMA
NEW DELHI - Singapore is open to the possibility of importing electricity from countries in the region, including India, The Straits Times has learnt from the Energy Market Authority (EMA). This response comes following a set of questions sent to the authority seeking its comment on a reported move by India and Singapore to try ...
‘Go back to the kitchen’? Not these Singapore footballers who are blazing a trail for women in the game
Beatrice Tan cannot recall the number of times she has heard the word “kitchen” being uttered every time the subject of women’s football was
HSBC Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Genting Singapore (GIGNF)
In a report released on August 11, Charlene Liu from HSBC maintained a Hold rating on Genting Singapore (GIGNF – Research Report), with a ...
UOB’s annual Global Heartbeat Run/Walk event raises S$2.5 million
UOB’s Global Heartbeat Run/Walk event raised more than S$2.5 million under the UOB Heartbeat Fund to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and families from 26 charities globally. Read more at ...
I grew my business from 4 people to 16,000 in 7 years. Here are 5 ways I’ve seen new business owners fail when they expand, and how I’ve avoided making those mistakes.
Moreau told Insider the draw for workers is about a change of scenery and about escaping the diversions of home life. She said leaving the house but not going to the office can help combat what she ...
Singapore’s policy of executing drug dealers challenged by victims’ families with dozens on death row
His death was preceded by that of 45-year-old Saridewi Djamani, for the same crime. Djamani was the first woman to be executed in 20 years, condemned for 30g of heroin which she claimed she’d stockpiled for her own consumption over Ramadan.
479 new Singapore citizens take their pledge at National Citizenship Ceremony
Certificates of citizenship are also handed out at ceremonies organised by different GRCs throughout the year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Premier League: Albirex win 6th title, Sailors seal 2nd place
SINGAPORE — Albirex Niigata (Singapore) continued their recent dominance of the Singapore Premier League (SPL), sealing their sixth title in eight years with a 3-2 victory over Tanjong Pagar United at Jurong East Stadium on Friday (11 August).
49 men nabbed for alleged drug party at Singapore’s Sentosa hotel villa on National Day
Close to 50 men were allegedly having a drug party in a hotel villa on Sentosa island as the rest of the nation was gearing up to celebrate National Day on Aug 9.
Singapore executes a woman for first time in almost two decades
Saridewi Djamani was handed a death penalty after being convicted of trafficking 30g of heroin in 2018 Singapore has hanged Saridewi Djamani, the first woman to be executed in the city state in ...
Mobile phone shop boss allegedly misused customers’ details for prepaid SIM cards: Police
They allegedly misused particulars of customers to fraudulently register over 20 prepaid SIM cards. Read more at straitstimes.com.