If you’re shopping for Christmas gifts, you’d better make use of this four-day sale (25-28 November) to snatch the best deals. During this Black Friday sale, Amazon Singapore is offering free local ...
Singapore, China renew smart city collaboration with digital economy initiatives
Both countries will embark on 14 new projects spanning e-commerce, cross-border data exchange, fintech, and green tech as the Singapore-China Smart City Initiative kicks off its third year of ...
Singapore services receipts up 14.5% in Q3 2022
SINGAPORE’S services industries saw their takings rise 14.5 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2022, easing from the 15.6 per cent growth rate in Q2, according to Department of Statistics ...
OCBC opens 20,000 sq ft lifestyle and banking space at Wisma Atria, second-largest after OCBC Centre
OCBC Bank has opened its second-largest branch at Wisma Atria, a 20,000 sq ft lifestyle and banking space featuring six retail and F&B partners. Since the branch’s soft launch in August, OCBC says ...
Singapore: GDP outlook remains cautious – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew assesses the latest GDP figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s final 3Q22 GDP came in at 4.1% y/y from 4.5% growth in 2Q22, ...
Singapore: Headline CPI surprised to the downside in October – UOB
UOB Group’s Senior Economist Alvin Liew comments on the latest release of inflation figures in Singapore. “We expected inflation to slow in Oct but the pace of moderation took us by surprise. Headline ...
DBS prefers Sea over Grab in its Asean internet coverage
In the near term, DBS expects Sea’s share price to rise towards US$75 before marching towards its 12-month target of US$100.
Over 78% of Singapore employees will consider changing jobs if pay rise is lower than inflation rate: Survey
SINGAPORE - More than 78 per cent of employees in Singapore will consider changing jobs in 2023 if their pay increment is lower than the inflation rate, according to a survey by recruitment firm ...
MPs to discuss Temasek’s investment in FTX, repealing S377A and amending the Constitution to protect definition of marriage
SINGAPORE: Temasek’s investment in collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX will be discussed at the next Parliament sitting, which starts on Monday (Nov 28). Earlier this month, the state investment fir ...
Crypto Stars May Be Unhappy With Singapore But City State’s Businesses Laud The Regulations
His remarks come after Singapore sought to cut down on retail-investor access to crypto trading in a move to reduce consumer risks from the highly volatile market. The Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
Singapore’s inflation may have eased slightly, but central bank warns pain likely to linger
While still at 14-year highs, Singapore's core consumer price index rose 5.1% for October compared with a year ago.
Companies deleveraging while households gear up to buy property: MAS financial stability review
THE unwinding of pandemic-induced precautionary buffers has made Singapore’s companies, households and banks more financially vulnerable this year, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in ... ( read original story ...)
New digital banks unlikely to impact financial stability as incumbents hold their ground
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Stability Review issued on Nov 25, looked at the financial stability implications following the launch of four digital banks in Singapore, GXS Bank, ...
Singapore police say they are investigating crypto lender Hodlnaut on fraud allegations
Singapore’s white-collar crime unit is investigating Hodlnaut on allegations of fraud, according to a statement on the website of the Singapore police dated Nov. 23.
Asia crude shipments for November hit all-time high led by imports from China
SINGAPORE - November crude imports into Asia are expected to be at an all time high supported primarily by demand from the region’s biggest consumers China and South Korea. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore Maintains Hard-Line Take on Goodwill in Million-Dollar Wonton Noodle Feud
In Singapore, popular eatery “ENG’S Wonton Noodles” is known for its springy noodles, luscious wonton dumplings and fiery chilli sauce. Its popularity attracted more than S$1.6 mil ...