The chief of Singapore's central bank said there may be a need for a property gains tax or an inheritance tax to address wealth inequality in the Republic, which he noted will worsen over time if ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to transform iconic Newton building into lush green net-zero energy building powered fully by solar panels on its roof
Tucked away at the corner of two busy roads and located near the Central Expressway (CTE), the former POSB banking branch building is a recognisable landmark for those familiar with the Newton area. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Tech Pioneer Raises $1.5 Billion Through IPO To Battle ‘E-Commerce War’
Bukalapak is set become the country’s first tech unicorn to list on its stock exchange, but profitability is still nowhere in sight. ( read original story ...)
7 reasons Singapore continues to be a safe haven for foreign property investors
The pandemic demonstrates the challenges countries face to protect their borders and residents' health. As foreign investment money moves in search of 'safe-haven cities', is Singapore the best place ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Stocks Are at a Year High: Can They Rise Further?
Share prices of the local banks have been hitting 52-week highs recently. Do they have room to move up further? The post Singapore Bank Stocks Are at a Year High: Can They Rise Further? appeared first ... ( read original story ...)
Work-tech market on the rise – Darwinbox hires ex-Salesforce and ex-Oracle executive to meet the demand in SEA
Work-tech market on the rise - Darwinbox hires ex-Salesforce and ex-Oracle executive to meet the demand in SEA. SINGAPORE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last 18 months, t ... ( read original story ...)
UnionPay-IATA Partnership Gives Card Users Broader Access to Purchasing Tickets Online
UnionPay-IATA Partnership Gives Card Users Broader Access to Purchasing Tickets Online. SHANGHAI, July 22, 2021 /CNW/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) announced today the cooperati ... ( read original story ...)
Lapses found in Singapore govt’s financial records
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Thursday (July 22) said it takes a serious view of irregularities in records that public agencies submit for audit, and stressed that the Government has no tolerance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore completes first live digital bunker delivery
The pilot transaction, which was a part of the broader effort to digitalise financing services for Singapore’s maritime sector, was supported by DBS bank, ONE, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty up 135 points; here’s what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian shares rose on Thursday, clawing back some of the week's losses as investors reassessed economic worries over the impact of a fast-spreading coronavirus variant. MSCI's broadest index of ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Live Updates: : Sensex opens 350 points up, Nifty nears 15,750; IDFC rallies 15%, IOB 6%
Nifty futures on Singapore Exchange traded 118.50 points, or 0.76 per cent, higher at 15,728.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Thursday. Nifty50 on Tuesday fell for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Best Fresh & Frozen Foods Supplier Tay launches Asia’s Best Fresh Chicken S-Pure at Isetan Scotts in SINGAPORE
Tay, Singapore's #1 Best Fresh & Frozen Foods Distributor since 1990 brings the world's finest selection to Singapore. Tay has over 40 years' experience in service working with B2B fortune 500 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retailers Association calls on landlords to share the burden of rental costs amid Covid
Rose Tong, executive director of the Singapore Retailers Association, says the organization is hoping that landlords in Singapore would offer timely rental rebates to retail tenants hit by Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore execs unsure of using tech to support employees in the new era of work
Many Singapore business leaders are unprepared for managing talent, using technology, and supporting employees after the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way people work. ( read original story ...)
Are Condos Really A Good Investment & Are Private Properties A Sign Of Riches In Singapore?
Condominiums and private housing seem to be a hallmark of progress in life in Singapore. First, you own a HDB flat, then you “upgrade” to a condo and if possible, a landed house thereafter. Several ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered revises growth forecast for Vietnam down
Standard Chartered has lowered its growth forecast for Vietnam for 2021 from 6.7 per cent to 6.5 per cent. The bank maintains its 7.3 per cent growth forecast for 2022, and continues to expect a ... ( read original story ...)