A recent trip by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi prompted a furious response by China, which claims Taiwan as its own. ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports grow at slower pace of 7% in July
Export momentum expected to cool after a strong run on China's slowdown, high inflation and rising interest rates. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Chart of the day: New business premiums of life and health drops 8.2% YoY in June
New business premiums totalled $63.4b in June this year. This chart from the Life Insurance Association of Singapore shows that new business premiums in the life and health insurance industry dropped ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks contend with climate change and funding coal use
What’s the best way to unwind coal exposure, without causing even more problems? Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Gaza could be the next Singapore – opinion
Let’s face reality, Hamas is here to stay – now is the time to set the course to engage with Hamas and to provide the means for its moderation and pragmatism to increase. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC set to invest in Paper Boat maker Hector
The deal, likely to be announced soon, values the company at $250-280 million, the people said on the condition of anonymity. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s JE Cleantech stock rallies for second day, shares up 45%
Singapore-based JE Cleantech (JCSE) stock shot up 45% in midday trading Wednesday after jumping 21% on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Four more people in Singapore charged over Wirecard case, taking total tally to seven
SINGAPORE: Four more people were charged in court on Wednesday (Aug 17) in connection to the Wirecard investigation, taking the total tally to seven. This comes after investigations by the Singapore P ... ( read original story ...)
How technology can help make urban transport work for people
A data-driven approach helps Lynette Cheah to tackle concerns about self-driving buses and delivery-truck congestion. ( read original story ...)
HSBC report: 13pc of Singapore population to become millionaires by 2030, highest proportion among Asia-Pacific economies
In eight years’ time, more than 13 per cent of adults in Singapore will be worth more than US$1 million (RM4.47 million), a proportion higher than ... ( read original story ...)
13% of S’pore population to become millionaires by 2030, highest proportion among Asia-Pacific economies: HSBC report
In eight years' time, more than 13 per cent of adults in Singapore will be worth more than US$1 million (S$1.38 million), a proportion higher than the United States, China and 12 other Asia-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore will have more millionaires per population v US, China by 2030: HSBC
Last year, 7.5% of Singapore's citizens and permanent residents had wealth of at least US$1m. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
SMU’s founding chairman Ho Kwon Ping to step down after 25 years, DBS CEO Piyush Gupta to succeed him
SINGAPORE — Singapore Management University’s (SMU) founding chairman Ho Kwon Ping will step down on Jan 11 next year after 25 years of leadership, the institution announced on Wednesday (Aug 17). ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Aug 17: Singapore museum responds to claim of displaying stolen artefact; large car COE premium hits new record
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Singapore museum says 400-year-old artefact allegedly stolen from Nepal was acquired by the book The Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,762 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 3762 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday bringing the country total tally to 1805698 Of the new cases 382 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Seeks Protection From Creditors
Hodlnaut seeks protection from creditors On August 13th, five days after Hodlnaut froze customer withdrawals, an application was filed ... ( read original story ...)