The economy of Singapore, a major financial center in the Asia Pacific region, is considered one of the country’s most advanced. With the busiest cargo seaport in the world and a booming economy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Inflation heats up to 3.2% in October
Higher transport costs helped drive headline inflation well past expectations to 3.2% in October Shutterstock ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Malaysia air VTL: Workers look forward to reunion but travel cost a hurdle for some
SINGAPORE: Malaysian nurse Darmaraj Vasudevan has not seen his baby daughter since March this year. Vasudevan and his wife, who is also a nurse, left for Singapore when their child was 3 months old. ( read original story ...)
Citi hiring 100 people in Singapore and other cities as part of digital assets push
Global bank Citi is ramping up hiring to boost its expertise in blockchain, digital assets and digital currencies as it sets up a new digital assets unit.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Jail for S’pore woman who opened bank accounts to receive more than $1 million in ill-gotten gains
SINGAPORE - A woman who opened multiple bank accounts in Singapore that were used to receive more than $1 million in criminal proceeds was sentenced to 2 ½ years' jail on Tuesday (Nov 23).. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, POSB digital banking services ‘intermittently unavailable’
SINGAPORE: Some DBS and POSB customers were unable to access the banks' online services on Tuesday (Nov 23), with a number of them reporting that the outage had begun in the morning. According to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cannot assume its harmony is solid or permanent: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong reminded Singaporeans about what happened in 1854 on the island of mostly migrant communities then. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Targets 2 Million Tonnes of Carbon Capture by 2030
Singapore is aiming to realise at least 2 million tonnes of carbon capture potential by 2030 as part of a broader effort to make its Jurong Island oil refinery hub more sustainable, its Economic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore CPI Rises Faster Than Expected as Policy in Focus
Consumer prices in Singapore rose faster than expected last month, sharpening attention on whether the central bank will further tighten policy at its April meeting. ( read original story ...)
‘Lonely’, depressed woman helped man she met online launder $1m, jailed 30 months
After meeting a man through a dating app, a woman accepted monies from him and even opened several bank accounts on his behalf, despite multiple warnings from authorities not to do so. In total, Annee ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Asset Management lists first Reit ETF linked to environmental performance
UOBAM claims this is the world’s first ETF enabling retail investors to invest in “quality green Reits across the Asia-Pacific with dividend yields”.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC, UOB average 47% net profit growth in 9MFY21
The 3 banks make up 20% of the total market capitalisation of SGX-listed stocks. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced that DBS, OCBC, and UOB averaged 47% net profit growth in the first nine months ... ( read original story ...)
In search of Singapore
Singapore has a unique appeal in the popular imagination in large parts of Asia. Many developing countries in the region want to have a city that re ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore targets 2 mln tonnes of carbon capture by 2030
Singapore is aiming to realise at least 2 million tonnes of carbon capture potential by 2030 as part of a broader effort to make its Jurong Island oil refinery hub more sustainable, its Economic ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore Black Friday 2021 Deals Preview
Enjoy Amazon Singapore's Black Friday deals from November 26 to 29, where shoppers can gain incredible savings and discounts across every category, including toys, baby, beauty, home, pc & electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Daiwa House Logistics Trust IPO- 3 Reasons Why I Am Staying Away From It.
The talk of the town recently is on the IPO of Daiwa House Logistics Trust (“DHLT”). Although I see a number of good reviews on it, personally, I will neither be taking part in its IPO ... ( read original story ...)