The accolades for Singapore’s maritime prowess show no sign of drying up. The Southeast Asian city-state has secured the top spot once again in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for Singapore rental property is surging amid supply shortage and expat arrivals
Leasing activity in Singapore has been frantic as pandemic-induced domestic and external factors cause dramatic shifts in supply and demand Although rents are booming and schooling, tax and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market expected to be resilient
SINGAPORE: Moves by central banks around the world to raise interest rates to tame inflation are already fuelling sharp downturns in housing markets, as buyers turn cautious in the wake of costlier ... ( read original story ...)
30% of Singaporeans to have digital bank accounts by 2023
In 2022, the percentage of adults who have a digital bank account climbed to 21%. The digital bank adoption rate in Singapore will continue to increase in 2023 to hit 30%, a survey from Finder.com ... ( read original story ...)
ACLEDA strikes deal with Singapore’s FSS
Public-listed ACLEDA Bank Plc has teamed up with banking and payment solutions provider FSS Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd for a sound, comprehensive merchant management system that conforms to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank weighs more stringent crypto regulations to protect investors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering stricter regulations for cryptocurrency trading platforms following recent disruptions in the space, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam ... ( read original story ...)
Health Matters – S1E2: Getting the COVID vaccines to the elderly: mobile vaccination sites
Amid fears of a new COVID wave, new mobile vaccination sites have started opening across Singapore. Daniel Martin speaks to a field agent with the mobile vaccination team, Michelle Chen to find out ... ( read original story ...)
ST HeadSTart: Fewer S’poreans took up schemes to switch careers last year | How to build a good investment pot
Preparing for flexi-work guidelines; Workers with tech expertise, transferable skills in demand; and Money tips for when mortgage rates rise Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty50 likely to open lower today — SGX Nifty futures drop 70 pts
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 are likely to open lower on Monday amid largely negative moves across global markets, as concerns persisted about steep hikes in COVID-era interest ... ( read original story ...)
‘How to get business?’: Motor workshops face uncertain future as Singapore moves towards electric vehicles
SINGAPORE: Mr Khor Joo Heng, 60, was hurrying about his stuffy motor workshop in AutoCity at Sin Ming when he was asked what he would do if Singapore achieved its aim of phasing out internal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s credit, charge card payment market to grow 6.5% through 2025
The value of debit card payments will grow by 7.2% in 2022. Singapore’s credit and charge card payment market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% between 2021 and 2025 to reach S$80.6b ... ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: Youths grappling with inflation – to save, invest or keep cash on hand?
SINGAPORE: As a fresh graduate who contributes to her household expenses, 22-year-old Chin Ching Peng was faced with a dilemma – take up her ideal job as a copywriter, or opt for a role in an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines operates its first flights with blended sustainable aviation fuel
Singapore Airlines (SIA), and GenZero have embarked on the next phase of the Singapore pilot with the delivery of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Changi Airport. ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (4-10 July)
Shuttler Terry Hee and para power lifter Nur'Aini Mohamad Yasli were unveiled on Thursday (7 July) as the flag bearers for the Team Singapore contingent at the Commonwealth Games, which will be held ... ( read original story ...)
Win a Liverpool jersey with The Straits Times
With English Premier League giants Liverpool visiting Singapore this week, The Straits Times is offering 10 contest winners a Liverpool jersey with the Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy insignia! ( read original story ...)
Uncertain future for traditional motor workshops as Singapore moves to phase out petrol, diesel vehicles
SINGAPORE: Mr Khor Joo Heng, 60, was hurrying about his stuffy motor workshop in AutoCity at Sin Ming when he was asked what he would do if Singapore achieved its aim of phasing out internal ... ( read original story ...)