Are you considering purchasing your first home? The decision between a Housing Development Board (HDB) flat and a condominium unit can be quite a ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart M&A theory will finally become reality
Things are finally going well for Bill Winters’ Standard Chartered . After a long period of anaemic performance, the Asia-focused lender generated a 10.4% underlying return on tangible equity in the ...
Singapore Bourse Expected To End Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking almost 10 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The ...
Singapore makes top 3 of countries with highest English proficiency
The latest report by Education First reveals the top 12 countries where English is spoken with high proficiency.
Singapore’s Covid-19 chaos: Why Karnataka mandated masks for senior citizens
Upon the discovery of the JN.1 case in Kerala, its neighbouring state, Karnataka, made masks mandatory for senior citizens and those with comorbidities. But, the reason why the government is paying special attention to those above the age of 60 lies in the evidence from Singapore.
Keep cash on the sidelines, but get a better return on it: Moomoo Singapore
Investors are opting to keep more cash on the sidelines amid a still-volatile global macro environment, according to data from Moomoo Singapore. More than 80% of users polled by the digitalised ...
Light installations for Christmas seen in Singapore
Light installations for Christmas are seen at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) People view light installations for Christmas at Singapore's Gardens by ...
Building a better tomorrow for all, together
CORPORATE giving is not merely a responsibility, it is a strategic imperative of our corporate purpose journey. Read more at The Business Times.
How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions
OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024. Conference-goers who visited OCBC's booth display during the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 were in for a treat: they ...
Earn transport rebates with everyday essentials: New scheme helps commuters save more
Under the Ride for Free with DBS/POSB Debit Cards initiative, shoppers can offset up to $20 in bus and train rides every month. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore hotel industry making room for more ‘bleisure’ travellers in 2024
Bleisure visitors, who come here on a business and leisure trip – helped buoy Singapore’s hotel industry in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
17Live’s precipitous share price fall may set back Singapore’s tech listing ambitions
following its business combination with Vertex Technology Acquisition Corp (VTAC), came with much fanfare. The listing – two years after the special purpose acquisition company (Spac) framework was ...
Telok Ayer emerges as one of the warmest spots in Singapore in study
Temperatures in some built-up areas can be up to 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the heartlands, a study found.
Coinbase adds USD transfers for users in Singapore
Coinbase has announced support for US dollar transfers for its customers in Singapore, with users able to move USD into or out of their accounts via SWIFT.
Singapore Considers New Artificial Islands to Counter Rising Seas
Long Island' project could see creation of three new artificial islands, all linked by tidal gates with water pumping stations ...
Singapore firms remitting money to China to use only bank or card channels from January for 3 months: MAS
The police in Singapore have received more than 670 reports that remittances totalling around S$13 million made to China have been frozen by the authorities there.