In his speech at Mr Tan Kin Lian's launch of his presidential bid, Mr Lim Tean passionately championed the need for a truly Independent President. Highlighting Mr Tan Kin Lian's unique credentials and ...
DBS & POSB showcase heartwarming film that highlights positive community impact for Singapore’s National Day
DBS/POSB have produced a seven-minute short film that aims to shine a spotlight on positive community impact for Singapore’s National Day. Titled ‘Just Next Door’, the sentimental film is inspired by ...
Singapore’s life insurance premium down 17% in the first half of 2023
Singapore’s life insurance weighted new business premiums fell 16.7% year-on-year (YoY) to S$2.2b, according to the Life Insurance Association (LIA) of Singapore. This was mainly dragged by the decrease in single-premium policies of 52% for weighted premiums.
Singapore Presidential Election 2023 to be held on 1 Sep if more than 1 candidate stands nominated
Elections Department Singapore has announced details on the upcoming Presidential Election 2023, relevant for employers and HR teams to keep track as 1 September 2023 (Friday) has been set aside as Polling Day.
Monster Hunter Now is available in Singapore
Get ready, hunters! Monster Hunter Now, a mobile game from Niantic and Capcom that brings the fantasy of hunting monsters in the real world to life, will launch globally on September 14.
Singapore’s healthtech agency rebrands as Synapxe
AI-powered platforms were unveiled as the agency was rechristened. Singapore’s Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) has renamed itself as Synapxe to better reflect the scope and scale of its ...
Singapore Red Cross now accepts crypto donations
Singapore Red Cross has started accepting donations in the ... all crypto donations will be converted into fiat currency and settled via bank transfer within one business day. “By accepting digital ...
Citigroup names Singapore-based Gunjan Kalra head of Asia-Pac commercial bank operations
CITIGROUP has appointed a veteran of more than 20 years to lead its Asia-Pacific commercial bank operations from Singapore, as it hires for the business in the region. Read more at The Business Times.
DBS downgrades Prime US REIT on high gearing, refinancing risks, falling occupancy
DBS Group Research has downgraded Prime US REIT OXMU -1.53% to “hold” following its results for 1HFY2023 ended June, citing high gearing, refinancing risks and declining occupancy among the US office ...
Many motorists driving to Singapore still prefer physical road tax and licence
While Malaysians do not usually need to produce their road tax or driver’s licence when they commute to Singapore for work daily, many still prefer having the physical documents to avoid potential ...
Singapore’s key exports fall by 13.4% in second quarter of 2023
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined in the second quarter of 2023, falling by 13.4 per cent, with both electronics and non-electronics seeing a drop. The drop follows a 16.
Singapore cuts 2023 economic growth forecast to 0.5-1.5% on weak trade outlook
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.
Singapore’s full-year growth forecast narrows to 0.5-1.5%, Q2 growth revised down
SINGAPORE’S official full-year growth forecast for 2023 has been narrowed to a range of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent, down from 0.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent, as the external demand outlook for the ...
Singapore Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Eyes More Global Acquisitions Despite Soaring Interest Rates
I would like to grab opportunities whether it’s in the U.K., Asia, or America,” Kwek, executive chairman of CDL, said Thursday after the company announced its first-half results.
Singapore Q2 GDP revised lower as 2023 outlook dims
Investing.com-- Singapore’s economy grew less than initially expected in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, with the government also positing a weaker outlook for 2023 as a ...
Genting Singapore Shares Rise as Profit Soars
By Ying Xian Wong Genting Singapore shares rose early Friday after its first-half earnings more than tripled. Shares of the casino operator jumped 4.3% ...