SINGAPORE’S small population belies its place among the world’s top coffee-drinking countries. Analytics company GlobalData indicated that the city-state consumed 122.7 litres of coffee per capita in ...
M&G Investments opens 10 funds to retail investors in Singapore
Global investment manager, M&G Investments, is opening 10 of its funds to retail investors in Singapore. The funds, which are a mix of equity funds, fixed income funds and multi-asset funds, were ...
StanChart muscles into Asian crypto space as established banking player
StanChart has majority stakes in Zodia Custody, which holds onto digital assets, and Zodia Markets, a crypto exchange that services institutional clients. In September, Zodia Custody launched in ...
RHB stays ‘neutral’ on top pick OCBC ahead of 3QFY2023 results
While OCBC remains RHB’s top pick among its peers, the research house remains “neutral” on OCBC in a Oct 16 note with a target price of $13.70, which represents a 6% upside against its last traded ...
Accolades Galore: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Triumphs with Multiple International and Local Sustainability Awards
These prestigious awards acknowledge PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore's unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices within the hospitality industry. The year ...
Singapore’s key exports in September decline for 12th straight month
Taiwan (-34.9 per cent), Indonesia (-45.2 per cent) and Malaysia (-19.8 per cent) were the largest contributors to the decline in September exports. On a year-on-year basis, total trade contracted by ...
Healthcare workers in Singapore talk about the emotional struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE — Healthcare workers have been "unwavering pillars of strength" in Singapore's society, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Thursday (12 October) as he and Minister for Health, Ong Ye ...
From climate to US-China rivalry, Singapore weighs how to adapt
Singapore is a small country that lives at the sharp end of several big global stories: US-China tensions, climate change, the explosion of financial wealth and the rise of technology. We asked ...
Singapore exports fall for 12th month in September but recovery seen
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 13.2% in September from the same month a year earlier, as both electronic and non-electronic exports declined.
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D)
Typically, we'll want to notice a trend of growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and alongside that, an expanding base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that ...
TODAY Youth Survey: Large majority say having a degree is still necessary to succeed in Singapore, expect their children to attain it
After 23-year-old Gabriel Wong obtained his International Baccalaureate diploma in 2018, he felt it was only natural to pursue a university degree next ...
Singapore’s key exports fall at a slower pace in September; 12th straight month of declines
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s key exports extended the 12th straight ... In September, the fall in Nodx was due mainly to non-electronics shipments. Non-electronic Nodx declined by 13.6 per cent year on ...
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Fall for 12th Straight Month
SINGAPORE--Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell for the 12th straight month in September, with shipments of both electronics and non-electronics declining in most of its top 10 markets. Non-oil ...
Singapore gives financial optimists some succour
Singapore was itself an early mover ... Inflation is retreating, albeit gradually. The electronics cycle, so critical to Southeast Asia, is poised for better days. The Bank of Korea agrees: Governor ...
Slight haze may affect Singapore on Tuesday, likelihood to reduce towards Wednesday due to rain forecast: NEA
SINGAPORE: There is a chance of slight haze affecting Singapore on Tuesday (Oct 17) with a reduced likelihood of it towards Wednesday due to more rain forecast, the National Environment Agency (NEA) s ...
Singapore: MAS holds fast while GDP surprises on upside
Despite the moderation, the MAS remains mindful of a potential flare-up of inflation given the recent surge in global energy prices. Uncertainty on the inflation front also remains clouded by the ...