Standard Chartered's third-quarter pre-tax profit doubled from a year earlier, beating market forecasts, as the emerging markets-focused lender rode a recovery in pandemic-hit markets. Statutory ... ( read original story ...)
Currencies wait for RBA to kick off big central bank week
The dollar hovered below recent highs on Tuesday as traders waited for the Reserve Bank of Australia to lead a handful of central bank meetings set to define the rates outlook this week.The RBA, Feder ... ( read original story ...)
MP Jamus Lim proposes wealth tax of 0.5% to 2% on Singapore’s richest
SINGAPORE - Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) has proposed imposing a wealth tax of 0.5 per cent to two per cent on the most wealthy here, saying that it could help diversify Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Ease Curbs; Singapore’s Expected Deaths: Virus Update
Infections in Thailand declined to a four-month low and new cases fell in Australia’s two most-populous states as both nations ease international border restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Novo Tellus files for Singapore Spac IPO
Singapore buyout firm Novo Tellus Capital Partners has applied to list a special purpose acquisition company (Spac) with the city-state's exchange, according to people with knowledge of the matter.. ( read original story ...)
Ideal Systems Deliver Next-Generation 4K TV Studio for iFAST in Singapore
Ideal Systems announces today that it has designed, built and delivered next-generation NDI® based TV studios with 4K live production and streaming capabilities for iFAST Corporation Ltd in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based cashback platform ShopBack acquires BNPL service Hoolah
ShopBack, the Rakuten-backed e-commerce loyalty platform, announced today it will acquire buy now, pay later startup Hoolah. Both companies are based in Singapore and operate in Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore working towards opening up while keeping human cost of Covid-19 low: PM Lee
ROME - Singapore is working towards the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, as many European countries have done, while keeping the human cost as low as possible. ( read original story ...)
Following Singapore, Maison 21G bespoke perfumes go global
Maison 21G has quickly won over young perfume lovers in Singapore, where it already has three shops. But thanks to intensive direct-to-consumer marketing, via its website and social networks, the ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Singapore’s only Japanese female chef helming a fine dining restaurant
When she was young, Ichigo Ichie’s chef Akane Eno wanted to be an art curator. Now, she tells CNA Lifestyle, she’s focusing her artistic skills on creating dining experiences for guests. ( read original story ...)
Access Research Reports On Singapore Market with Accurate Research Facts and Scenario Based Forecasting Models: Ken Research
Singapore is famous for being the worldwide financial center, being amongst the most densely populated places around the globe, having a world class city airport with the waterfall, and a botanic ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 infections in Singapore cross 200,000 mark as 2,470 new cases reported; 14 more deaths bring tally to 421
Singapore yesterday logged 2,470 new cases of Covid-19 and 14 more deaths due to complications from the disease. This is the first time since Oct 18 that the daily Covid-19 tally has dropped below the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank ‘ready to act’ against inflation risks: Ravi Menon
MAS tightened monetary policy last month amid signs supply-chain and labour-market disruptions were driving up consumer prices.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Why StanChart race has competitive edge
It’s an interesting statistic. Since the race's inception 18 years ago, only three athletes have successfully defended their titles –thanks to talent ... ( read original story ...)
Wild yarns and stunted exports
In all of East and Southeast Asia, the Philippines was second only to Japan in average income in the late 1950s, based on data compiled by the late British economic historian Angus Maddison. Ours was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is world’s smartest city for the third year: IMD Smart City Index
SINGAPORE - Singapore is the smartest city in the world for the third year running, according to this year's Smart City Index.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)