Singapore has opened the door to firms offering digital payment token services to operate legally. The Straits Times examines the risks and challenges, and if the stage set for the digital asset to go ... ( read original story ...)
Leaders Meet in Singapore to Call for Reopening of Business Events in Southeast Asia
Regional government representatives from Southeast Asia, trade association leaders and major global exhibition organizers joined together Oct. 5-7 at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore for the Joint ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 8 more Covid-19 deaths, 3,445 new infections
SINGAPORE - Singapore's Covid-19 death toll rose to 215 after eight more people, aged between 61 and 89, died from complications linked to the virus, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Oct ... ( read original story ...)
3,445 new COVID cases in Singapore, 8 more deaths
The MOH on 15 October confirmed 3,445 new COVID cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 141,772, as well as eight more deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Residential Prices Uptick in Q3
According to Singapore property consultant Edmund Tie, Singapore's Property Price Index for all private residential properties rose for the sixth consecutive quarter by 0.9% quarter-over-quarter to ... ( read original story ...)
Bollywood Veggies loses court appeal over property tax
It had argued that the value of buildings should not be included in the computation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered invests US$500 million in BNPL trailblazer Atome
As one of the biggest 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) players in Southeast Asia, Atome continues to attract major investments. The Singapore-based company ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Welcome Vaccinated Americans on Oct. 19
Singapore will welcome vaccinated travelers from some destinations, including the United States, starting Oct. 19. Find out more. ( read original story ...)
RCR vs OCR Resale Condos in Singapore: Which Makes a Better Home or Investment? 7 Factors to Consider
Demand for resale condos in Singapore remains strong in 2021. But should you buy RCR or OCR non-landed private properties? From livability to investment opportunities, here are 7 factors you can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tycoon John Lim’s ARA LOGOS, ESR REIT To Merge In $1 Billion Deal Amid E-Commerce Boom
ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust—backed by tycoon John Lim and billionaire Chew Gek Khim’s Straits Trading—on Friday agreed to merge with ESR REIT in a deal valued at S$1.4 billion ($1 billion) that aims to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MAS raised policy slope – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan, Senior FX Strategist Peter Chia and Rates Strategist Victor Yong assess the latest decision by the MAS. Key Takeaways “Based on the advance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens monetary policy as price pressures grow
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy yesterday, delivering its first such move in three years, amid mounting cost pressures caused by supply constraints and a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s solar power link from Australia spurs call for Indonesia to press on with green goals
Harnessing solar power is key to Indonesia meeting its green goals, with analysts saying Southeast Asia’s largest economy could also export renewable energy. But it’ll need reforms and to give up on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore private home sales drop for second month amid new virus curbs
Singapore new private home sales fell 31% to 834 units in September from 1,216 units in August, URA data showed. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new private home sales fall 31.4% in September, down for second straight month
SINGAPORE: Sales of new private homes in Singapore fell 31.4 per cent in September, declining for the second straight month. Excluding executive condominiums, developers sol ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cancels political blog’s license over funding disclosures
Singapore's media regulator has rescinded the license of a local political blog for failing to declare its funding sources, a requirement in a city-state that has tightened its rules to prevent ... ( read original story ...)