A Honeymoon Staycation - See 8,180 traveller reviews, 4,517 candid photos, and great deals for Fairmont Singapore at Tripadvisor. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts 2021 trade growth forecasts again
Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, announced on Wednesday in the Review of Second Quarter 2021 Trade Performance that it adjusted the 2021 growth projection upwards to 13-14 percent for ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra-rich are driving a US$24 billion property frenzy in Singapore
Singapore’s red-hot residential market this year saw S$32.9 billion spent in the first half alone, the city’s biggest frenzy in more than a decade. ( read original story ...)
Singapore clocked a massive $24 billion in real-estate sales in the first half of 2021 — twice as much as NYC
Singapore's real-estate market has remained hot in the pandemic thanks to its "safe haven" reputation and low tax rates. ( read original story ...)
Fixed asset investment commitments in Singapore rise to $3.6 billion in Q2: MTI
SINGAPORE - Fixed asset investment (FAI) commitments in Singapore rose to $3.6 billion in the April-June period, up 28.6 per cent from $2.8 billion in the first quarter, according to the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Some confusion but most F&B outlets in Singapore did not face much issues implementing new dining rules
It was quite smooth sailing for most restaurants and other food-and-beverage (F&B) establishments that reopened for dining yesterday (August 10), the first day that rules for vaccinated and ... ( read original story ...)
Jail, fine for man in Singapore who choked and tied up five-year-old son; bit wife who stabbed him
A father repeatedly abused his five-year-old son out of anger, picking the boy up by the neck on one occasion, shaking and choking him while saying he hated him. The man, who worked as a delivery ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plays catch-up with Taiwan as chip investments soar
Singapore has plenty of catch-up to do if it wants to match chipmaking powerhouses in Asia like Taiwan, even as it sees an influx of semiconductor-related investments announced over the past year to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Lifts GDP Forecast As Export Markets Get Vaccine Boost
Singapore on Wednesday upgraded its growth forecast for this year as the trade-reliant economy's key export markets pick up strength thanks to rapid coronavirus vaccine rollouts. The prosperous ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-L Catterton Asia Chief Thakran Said to Explore Singapore SPAC
Turmeric Capital, an investment firm led by former L Catterton Asia head Ravi Thakran, is exploring listing a special purpose acquisition company in Singapore, according to people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Raises 2021 GDP Estimate, Now Expects 6%-7% Growth
Singapore’s economy is set to expand at a faster clip than the government previously expected as the city-state shakes off an uptick in virus cases and looks to re-open more sectors through ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Upgrades 2021 GDP Outlook as Vaccinations Gain Pace
Singapore's bellwether economy expanded more than initially estimated in the second quarter and the government raised its forecast for 2021 as COVID-19 vaccinations progressed at home and in other key ... ( read original story ...)
How to Write a Cheque & Deposit One in Singapore: Step-By-Step Guide
Despite the convenience of PayNow, GrabPay, FavePay, and the countless payment apps that make our lives easier, there are still people and organisations that don’t accept online or credit card ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ups trade forecasts again as Q2 non-oil exports surge 10.1%
Forecasts raised for 3rd time this year, on the back of strong Q2 growth in sectors such as electronics and petrochemicals.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q2 GDP Spikes 14.7% On Year
Singapore's gross domestic product expanded 14.7 percent on year in the second quarter of 2021, the Ministry of Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Social Divisions Aren’t So Clear Cut
The role of foreigners in the economy has been scrutinized amid the pandemic, yet class anxieties may be the country's bigger pressure point. ( read original story ...)