The Association of Banks in Singapore is leading the coordination and set-up of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association.
Why Singapore Airlines Had a Good 2022
The financial year that ended in March 2023 was a very good year for Singapore Airlines (SIA). The national carrier together with its subsidiaries recorded after-tax income of SG $2.16 billion ($1.6 billion).
StanChart cutting more than 100 jobs in Singapore, London and Hong Kong, sources say
The bank has started trimming roles in middle office functions including HR and digital transformation in the last few weeks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Standard Chartered trimming roles as part of cost cuts
Standard Chartered is starting to lay off employees across Singapore, London, and Hong Kong hubs as part of an existing plan to cut costs by more than US$1 billion through 2024, Bloomberg News ...
Purchases of private flats by foreign buyers down 50% after new tax was imposed
SINGAPORE: A higher property tax for foreigners imposed in April has already resulted in a plunge in foreign buyers. The government announced on the evening of April 26 that stamp duties for ...
Shopping in Singapore? Check Out These Amazing BNPL Apps that are Revolutionizing Retail Financing
With the rise of e-commerce and the desire for flexible payment options, several innovative BNPL apps have emerged in Lion City. In this article, we will explore the top five BNPL apps in Singapore: ...
Singapore bids farewell to horse racing to free up land for housing
City-state is to close its only turf club in order to redevelop 120-hectare site for public housing amid declining popularity of the sport ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart trimming roles as part of cost cuts – Bloomberg News
Standard Chartered is starting to lay off employees across its Singapore, London, and Hong Kong hubs as part of its existing plan to cut costs by more than $1 billion through 2024, Bloomberg News ...
StanChart Trimming More Than 100 Roles as Part of Cost Cuts
Standard Chartered Plc is embarking on selective lay-offs of employees across its Singapore, London and Hong Kong hubs, part of the Asia-focused lender’s existing plan to cut costs by more than $1 ...
Winklevoss twins look to expand their crypto business in Singapore amid US crackdown
The billionaire twins, who founded crypto exchange Gemini, have applied for a major payment institution licence in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia condemns comedian Jocelyn Chia’s act
Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia has condemned comedian Jocelyn Chia for making offensive comments about Malaysia during a stand-up show in New York.
Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia apologises for comedian Jocelyn Chia’s ‘gratuitously offensive’ MH370 joke
Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia today apologised to Malaysians for the “gratuitously offensive comments” about the country — ...
Singapore sorry for offence caused to Malaysians by comedian Jocelyn Chia
SINGAPORE: Singapore is sorry for the offence and hurt caused to all Malaysians over statements made by the comedian Jocelyn Chia, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday (Jun 8). Singa ...
4 Singapore REITs That Pay a Sustainable Yield of 4.9% or More
Not only do they represent a tangible return on your investment, but they are also not taxed in the ... it must be sustainable rather than merely high. Here are four Singapore REITs that pay out a ...
Singapore banks are so flush with deposits that DBS loaned MAS $30 billion
Singapore banks chalked up the largest “excess” since 2020 as deposit growth outstripped loan growth, Fitch Ratings said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Apartments for Rent Under S$3,000 Are Disappearing
Median rent for an apartment jumped to S$4,400. Tenants on a tight budget may also have to look outside the central areas. Singapore is 710 square kilometers (274 square miles). Rental demand stems ...