Munich-based German mobile platform Wagawin has opened its office in Singapore, which will be led by Clément Simonneau (pictured), former sales director APAC at Art of Click. The company aims to build strong relationships with direct advertisers, media ... ( read original story ...)
Two charged in Singapore over Airbnb rentals
Singapore (AFP) - Two men have been charged in Singapore with illegally renting out apartments on Airbnb, the first such prosecutions in the city-state under new rules, local media reported Wednesday. Regulations introduced in May ban homeowners from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s demographic time bomb: Number of old people will match number of young for first time next year, says UOB analyst
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Next year marks an ominous turning point for Singapore's greying population, according to research by Francis Tan, an economist at United Overseas Bank. In 2018, the share of the population that's 65 years and older will match those ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks fall more than 1%; OCBC, DBS top losers
Singapore stocks fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday, taking cues from Asian shares following losses on Wall Street as the technology sector stuttered yet again. Asian stocks are poised for the longest losing streak in two years as commodities companies ... ( read original story ...)
Reserves help Singapore weather economic storms
Singapore's reserves deliver long-term economic stability while giving the country firepower to weather crises, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. The reserves have been accumulated over many years as a result of prudent spending by past ... ( read original story ...)
More Grandmas Means Singapore ‘Time Bomb’ Ticks Louder in 2018
Next year marks an ominous turning point for Singapore’s graying population, according to research by Francis Tan, an economist at United Overseas Bank Ltd. in Singapore. In 2018, the share of the population that’s 65 years and older will match those ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon launches subscription-based Prime service in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday launched its subscription-based Prime service in Singapore that provides access to fast shipping, streaming and gaming, intensifying competition with incumbent rival Alibaba-backed Lazada in Southeast Asia ... ( read original story ...)
PwC Singapore’s Budget 2018 proposals to enhance Singapore’s economy
Singapore, 6 December 2017 – PwC Singapore today released a set of recommendations which were provided to the Ministry of Finance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore for consideration in relation to the upcoming Singapore Budget 2018. “We must ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s demographic time bomb: Number of old people will match number of young for the first time next year, says UOB analyst
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Next year marks an ominous turning point for Singapore's graying population, according to research by Francis Tan, an economist at United Overseas Bank. In 2018, the share of the population that's 65 years and older will match those ... ( read original story ...)
Two Singapore ‘Airbnb hosts’ charged for illegal home stays
Two men have been charged in Singapore for illegally renting out their homes for short-term stays via Airbnb, according to local media. It is the first known case of its kind since new laws against home sharing came into effect in June. Under the changes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will reach critical demographic crossroad in 2018, says UOB economist
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Next year marks an ominous turning point for Singapore's graying population, according to research by Francis Tan, an economist at United Overseas Bank. In 2018, the share of the population that's 65 years and older will match those ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb questions Singapore’s home sharing framework after duo charged for illegal condo rental
Terence Tan En Wei, 35, and Yao Song Liang, 34, are accused of renting out four different units at D’leedon Condominium via Airbnb without obtaining the relevant approval – the first such case in Singapore. In an email statement to Yahoo News Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Bulls Ignore Central Bank’s Warning
Property stocks set for their best yearly gain since 2012 Singapore developers may extend their share rally into 2018 on a reviving home market, according to money managers and analysts, who say the central bank’s warning on a potential oversupply may ... ( read original story ...)
STAX outlines investment opportunities in Sri Lanka at Singapore business forum
STAX was recently invited by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore to brief Singaporean businesses on high-growth sectors in Sri Lanka, at a seminar entitled ‘Sri Lanka Investment Opportunities 2017’. IE Singapore is a government agency that promotes ... ( read original story ...)
How to keep a cool head in the sizzling property market
The en bloc fever has hit Singapore for a while now, but it’s showing no signs of abating just yet. But don’t get overly excited at the prospect of making a small windfall from an en bloc deal: various ministers and property analysts have been urging ... ( read original story ...)
Creative ways to announce pregnancy
The article was written in collaboration with POSB Smiley CDA to support parents in raising children in Singapore. Apply online for an account today! Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars ... ( read original story ...)