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 ...
Concert review: K-pop girl group IVE throw a memorable ‘prom party’ for Singapore fans
An 11 out of 10. Judging from their near-constant screams, that was arguably how fans would rate K-pop girl group IVE’s first performance in Singapore. The much-anticipated sold-out show at The Star ...
Singapore’s PM Lee congratulates Timor-Leste counterpart Gusmao on inauguration
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Jul 1) congratulated his Timor-Leste counterpart Xanana Gusmao after he was sworn in as the country's prime minister in a ceremony in Dili.
Singapore home to more than half of Asia’s family offices: Report
Some 9 per cent of the world’s family offices are located in Asia, of which 59 per cent are in Singapore, said the report. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Indonesia outlook downgraded on weak China: JCER
Economists downgraded this year's growth outlook for Singapore and Indonesia due to the global slowdown, including China's weaker-than-expected recovery, according to a quarterly survey compiled late last month by the Japan Center for Economic Research and Nikkei.
Commentary: Do Singapore residents overreact in fear when encountering wildlife?
Pythons and monitor lizards have provoked strong reactions from the people who encountered them in Singapore. This fear stems from our isolation from them, says Herpetological Society of Singapore’s ...
Dissecting the controversies surrounding the Ministers’ rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land Authority
Opinion: Unraveling questions over rental processes, clearance of land, property improvements, and possible preferential treatment in ministers' rental of Ridout Road properties from Singapore Land ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines drops most in over a year after block sale
The proportion of analysts who have a sell rating on the shares has increased to 39% this month from May's 25%.