VP Bank Singapore's Private Banking Head on the Art and Science of Engaging with Clients and Buildin... By way of background, VP Bank Ltd was founded in 1956 in Liechtenstein, where it is today one of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports increase in May
Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 8.8% year-on-year in May, accelerating from March’s 6.0% increase. Despite marking the sixth successive month of growth—driven by strong growth in electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s disappointing export data may temper bullish GDP forecasts
Singapore's economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in a decade, but may still fall shy of the bullish forecasts by some analysts.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Export Levy Revision to Pressure Crude Palm Oil Prices
Cuts to Indonesia's export levies are likely to encourage crude palm oil (CPO) exports in 2H21, causing Malaysian benchmark prices to weaken, Fitch Ratings says. Price realisations for domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Two sons of former president Ong Teng Cheong face off in court battle over family business
Older brother Tze Guan has sued his younger brother Tze Boon and six other shareholders for minority oppression.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Of 10 new COVID cases in Singapore, 4 are local and linked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (1 July) confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,589. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ministerial statements, parliamentary debate on Ceca, FTAs to take place at next sitting
Parliament is set to debate the issue of free trade agreements (FTAs) when it sits next week, as they have been linked to an “undercurrent of sentiment against immigrant Indians”, said Health Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q2 private home prices rise at a slower pace amid Covid-19 curbs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's private home prices increased 0.9% in the second quarter from the previous three months, slower than the two-and- a-half-year high pace in the first quarter, preliminary data ... ( read original story ...)
Global 5G population growing at 1M a day: Ericsson
Number of 5G subscribers is expected to surpass 580 million worldwide by end-2021, with China still leading the pack at a projected 1.17 billion users in 2026. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s National Day Parade 2021: How Will It Look Like This Year?
From how it will be conducted in a safe way to what Singaporeans can look out for, here's everything you need to know about Singapore's upcoming NDP ... ( read original story ...)
Vertex Ventures leads Singapore blockchain digital signing startup’s $2.5m round
The company says that it’s the first platform to provide such service in Singapore. According to Teo, the company’s chief technology officer, current competing solutions typically rely on centralized ... ( read original story ...)
MullenLowe Singapore Taps Roan Ebrahim as Group Business Director
MullenLowe Singapore has appointed Roan Ebrahim as Group Business Director. She will be responsible for managing integrated client work and driving organic growth. Ebrahim will also work with client ... ( read original story ...)
Triad tour shines light on Singapore’s gangland past
A reformed gang member points out what were once opium dens and brothels on a tour of Singapore's financial district that explores the squeaky-clean Asian business hub's seedy criminal past. ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore Imprisoned by Its Covid Success?
The city-state wants to show it’s open for business, but appears unwilling to take many of the necessary risks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s private home prices up 0.9% in Q2, fifth consecutive quarterly rise
SINGAPORE: Singapore's private home prices rose 0.9 per cent in the second quarter from the previous three months, flash estimates released by the ... ( read original story ...)
SingPost launches Singapore’s ‘tallest stamps’, featuring buildings with skyrise greenery
SINGAPORE: Stamp enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on the "tallest stamps" issued in Singapore’s history from Thursday (Jul 1). The ... ( read original story ...)