Apple, which makes most of its products in China, is rapidly expanding production in India and Vietnam and it may soon add Thailand as a manufacturing base. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore is the most expensive city for a life of luxury, according to a new ranking. 2 US cities make the top 10.
Rent, house prices, school fees, taxes on cars, and other living expenses are all pricey in Singapore, according to the Julius Baer analysis.
Singapore’s upcoming rules on crypto sector may hit some providers hard: Sources
SINGAPORE – Life is about to become harder for cryptocurrency firms in Singapore, particularly those that are licensed or trying for one and still run operations that will flout impending new rules by the regulator.
World’s top air-con maker ready to keep Singapore homes cool and clean
Beat the heat with Gree’s air-conditioning units, which come with a five-tick energy rating and air-purifying features. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BRIEFS: Hong Kong, Singapore spearhead ESG integration in Asian private equity
Mark Uhrynuk, a partner at Mayer Brown, says regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore are spearheading this transformation in the approach expected to reshape the PE industry. “Many Asia-based PE ...
Confinement centres in Singapore offer more activities to promote wellbeing for new mothers | Video
With a least one hospital reporting a rise in cases postnatal depression, some confinement centres in Singapore are offering new mothers mental health support such as telehealth counselling and wellness activities.
Singapore no longer one of Hong Kong’s top five biggest routes after HK Express suspends service
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows city state ranks seventh for scheduled seat capacity from Hong Kong in July, down from fifth in 2019.
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments’ acquisition of MoneySmart falls through
ASIA-PACIFIC Strategic Investments (APS) will no longer acquire Catapult Ventures, which owns personal financial marketplace MoneySmart. Read more at The Business Times.
Passenger trapped after huge tree pins car on Singapore’s PIE, another tree falls on shophouse in Tiong Bahru
A tree near the exit of Toa Payoh Lorong 2 fell and pinned a car on the Pan Island Expressway towards Changi on Sunday morning.
Massive surge in hotel demand around Coldplay concerts in Singapore: Survey
With the buzz around the much anticipated Coldplay concert, a high surge in the demands for hotels has come to light in Singapore
World’s most prestigious skin congress draws more than 11,000 delegates to Singapore
This week, the Republic will be hosting the largest medical convention to be held here, an event the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) expects will bring in $28 million in tourism receipts. Beating five other countries to bring in the 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) is a major feather in the cap for Professor Roy ...
MAS’ and other central bank moves are massively overrated
EUROZONE and UK interest rate hikes continue, the latter with a surprise 50 basis points in June. Meanwhile, US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has hinted at more hikes ahead. Read more at The ... ( read original story ...)
8 famous architect-designed condos in Singapore: Are they profitable?
When we think about investing in a condo, we usually consider things like location, price, and amenities. But what about the architect behind the design? Does a big-name architect make a difference to the sales and profits of a condo?
Close-knit Ng sisters to compete together in golf’s Singapore Ladies Masters
Jaymie and Denise are part of a team of 7 S'poreans competing in the inaugural China Ladies Professional Golf Association event. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore drops out of top 5 most popular destinations for Hong Kong travellers, as HK Express cuts route amid weak demand
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows city state ranks seventh for scheduled seat capacity from Hong Kong in July, down from fifth in 2019.
Singapore Suicides Rise to Highest in Over 20 Years: Samaritans
Singapore recorded its highest suicide tally since 2000, indicating a rise in mental distress from factors including social pressures and economic uncertainty, a report by non-profit Samaritans of ...