The three local banks face a continued slowdown in loan growth and higher credit costs in 2023 but their earnings will stay buoyant, analysts tells The Straits Times.
Singapore stocks open higher on Wednesday; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday (Mar 1) following losses in US and Europe markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Temperature drops to 21.1 deg C as sweater weather returns to Singapore
Other areas such as Clementi and Ang Mo Kio saw temperature dipping to 21.7 deg C and 21.9 deg C respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore condo resale prices dip for first time in over two years
Prices of resale condominium units in January dipped for the first time in more than two years, as fewer units changed hands during the Chinese New Year seasonal lull period.
2023 HSBC Women’s World Championship: How to watch, who’s playing at LPGA’s Singapore stop
The HSBC Women's World Championship celebrates 15 years this week in Singapore, where nine of the world's top 10 golfers will tee it up in "Asia's Major." ...
Singapore’s market cap down 4.3% in February amid earnings hit, persistent inflation worries
THE total value of Singapore stocks declined in February, as investors remain cautious about inflation amid the full swing of the corporate earnings season. Read more at The Business Times.
Report: Policymakers in Singapore should act to overcome climate adaptation shortcomings
Far-reaching interventions are needed to overcome shortcomings in Singapore's approach to climate adaptation projects.
In Your Opinion: How financially literate are Singapore’s youth?
Why youth do not want financial advice from a 'suit', but from those they can identify with. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to develop tech talent in key areas, help firms defend against cyberrisks
THE Singapore government is ramping up efforts to grow a workforce skilled in key areas of technology as it looks to meet future demand for a fast-growing digital economy. Read more at The Business ...
The Original King of Crypto Is Back
It’s also that of Arthur Hayes, who appeared on the crypto scene before SBF, got sidelined, and is now poised to return to it. The parallels are all the more remarkable because so much else in their ...
Modern services get boost to create 100,000 jobs, as Singapore strengthens its business hub status
SINGAPORE’S “modern services” will get a boost under the new Services 2030 strategy that aims to create over 100,000 jobs, following similar visions outlined last year for manufacturing and trade.
‘Albatross file’ with details of top-level talks before Singapore separated from Malaysia to be declassified, released publicly
The Government has agreed to declassify and release documents in Dr Goh Keng Swee’s "famous Albatross file”, Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary said in Parliament ...
Singapore’s Keppel completes $3.34 bln sale of unit to Sembmarine
Singapore's Keppel Corp said on Tuesday that Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) has completed a S$4.50 billion ($3.34 billion) buyout of its offshore & marine unit after receiving the necessary shareholder ...
Shoe recycling exposé raises questions about waste management in Singapore
An investigation by Reuters tracked shoes donated for recycling in Singapore to Indonesia where they were being re-sold in flea markets. A sub-contractor was blamed. Critics say the exposé could ...
Singapore looking at removing harmful app-store content, age classification for online games
Speaking during her ministry's Committee of Supply debate, Teo said that apps with harmful content, depicting explicit sexual activities or inciting violence, remain a concern, especially for children ...
Singapore to develop tech talent in key areas, help firms defend against cyber risks
THE Singapore government is ramping up efforts to grow a workforce skilled in key areas of technology as it looks to meet future demand for a fast-growing digital economy. Read more at The Business ...