SINGAPORE — Many Singaporeans worry that the system only ... as he outlined the Government’s efforts to invest more in individuals through a lifetime journey of education and upskilling. In total, ...
PropertyGuru reports S$1.1 million net profit in Q4 amid higher Singapore revenue
ONLINE property portal PropertyGuru posted a net income of S$1. ... on the back of growth in its Singapore marketplaces. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s crypto licensing scheme attracts less interest than Singapore with 24 applicants day after deadline
The SFC saw a jump in last-minute applications, but the number of applicants so far falls far short of the 70 that Singapore saw after a similar regulation Crypto exchanges that have not submitted an ...
Singapore to pump $300 million in tourism as part of broader economic plan
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s tourism industry will receive a $300 million boost as part of a plan to grow the local economy and reinforce its global business hub status. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Is Bracing for a Super-Aging Society
“We are an aged society; soon we will be a super-aged society,” Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in last year's National Day Rally, the rough equivalent of the US State of the Union address. “This ...
Fewer private property owners buying resale HDBs valued at S$1 mil or more since wait-out period started
SINGAPORE — Since the wait-out period for current private property owners and former private property owners (PPOs/ex-PPOs) to buy a resale flat was introduced, the proportion of such buyers buying ... ( read original story ...)
Increased competition expected in Asia’s property insurance market: Gallagher Specialty
Thus, challenges persist in certain markets, such as below-technical rates and high exposure to natural catastrophes. Clean renewal business may see flat to 5% increases, while certain loss-affected ... ( read original story ...)
Bitmain-Backed Crypto Miner Bitfufu Finally Goes Public In SPAC Deal
The Singapore-based crypto mining platform’s debut on the Nasdaq comes as bitcoin is closing in on its all-time high of almost $69,000.
In charting energy transition, Singapore ‘mindful’ of impact on electricity cost: Tan See Leng
We are mindful of the potential impact of the energy transition on electricity prices,” says Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng.
Singapore exports up 16.8% in January, far higher than market expectations
Find out more about subscription packages here. SINGAPORE’S key exports in January far exceeded market expectations with a 16.8 per cent year-on-year (yoy) jump, lifted by a surge in the shipment of ...
ExxonMobil, Shell to work with Singapore on carbon capture and storage project
March 1 (Reuters) - Global energy majors Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab and Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab will work with Singapore to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) ...
Singapore puts another S$300 million towards boosting tourism sector
These include a new Sensoryscape path in Sentosa; additions to Resorts World Sentosa, such as the Singapore Oceanarium; and “a strong line-up of leisure and business events”. This year, Singapore will ...
Singapore’s air force to add more stealth fighters as it phases out older jets
Singapore will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its older F-16s and putting the Singaporean air force "in the premier league" as regional threats grow, the city-state's ...
StarHub one of the best networks globally for mobile gaming and watching videos on your phone, says new OpenSignal report
If you're a Starhub mobile user who likes to game or watch videos on your phone, there's some good new for you. Mobile network analyst company OpenSignal latest report, the Global Mobile Network ...
Illiterate or experienced? 70-year-old man sues Citibank for depositing over $1m in joint account with ex-wife
A tyre workshop owner who handed more than $1 million in cheques to his Citibank relationship manager has sued the bank for not following his instructions on what to do with the money.In court papers ...
How to earn air miles from your income tax payment in Singapore (Feb 2024)
Every year, many Singaporeans pay the mandatory income tax bill. While some may dread the financial obligation, there may be a silver lining in terms of the opportunity to earn air miles from tax ...