China’s sovereign wealth fund’s acquisition of an additional stake in an office tower in Sydney’s central business district is symptomatic of the state of the property market in the region, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans’ financial well-being under stress from Covid-19, OCBC survey finds
Many are now struggling to keep up with housing loan payments and maintaining their usual level of passive income.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore consumers express concern over ‘complicated’ tourist voucher redemption process
The SingapoRediscovers Vouchers can be redeemed online through five authorised booking partners.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB to issue first Singapore covered bond in two years
United Overseas Bank has mandated leads for the first euro covered bond benchmark from a Singapore lender since September 2018. The deal takes advantage of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble Bursts Before It Begins
Expensive mutual travel was set to start Sunday, and will be a deal watched by the travel industry worldwide if it does indeed begin. ( read original story ...)
Jail for company founder who helped clients secure nearly $1m in bank loans through forged payslips
A company founder used forged payslips to assist others in applying for bank loans.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Securities, Lion Global Investors to launch SG’s first tech-focused ETF
It will give Singapore investors easy access to HKEX-listed tech-themed stocks. Lion Global Investors and OCBC Securities will list Singapore's first technology-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) on ... ( read original story ...)
What Singapore analysts say about DBS takeover of Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Last week news emerged that DBS Bank DBS Southeast Asia largest lender has proposed to fold Indian Bank Lakshmi Vilas Bank LVB into its Indian subsidia ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore stocks hit 8-month high as economic outlook brightens
World FX rates * Singapore Q3 GDP contracts less than expected * Tourism-reliant Thailand shares gain over 2% * Japan stock markets closed for holiday By Shruti Sonal Nov 23 (Reuters) - Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
IPO market in both the U.S. and China to remain strong in the near term, VC exec says
Vertex has two companies that are planning to go public next year, one in the U.S. and the other in China, according to Chua Kee Lock. ( read original story ...)
Guide to Buying Overseas Property – Plus, 7 International Projects in AVPE 2020
In our Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2020, nearly 40% Singaporeans plan to purchase property overseas. If you’re thinking of investing in a home overseas, here's a guide on what to consider and 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Suite Life: Urbane retreat at Andaz Singapore
So many staycays, so little time. What makes this hotel special? The Andaz chain is the younger, hipper offshoot of the Hyatt and the name is Hindi for "personal style". There's lots of it in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Return to Growth in 2021 on Global Recovery
Singapore said its economy will probably expand 4% to 6% next year amid a global recovery from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and as travel restrictions and local safety measures are eased. ( read original story ...)
Singapore”s economy to return to growth in 2021 after worst slump
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore`s economy contracted less than initially estimated in the third quarter due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures and authorities expect the city-state to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy is set to rebound in 2021 as third-quarter contraction slows
The Singapore economy is is expected to bounce back to grow by between 4% and 6% next year, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry. ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble Has Burst
None, appears to be the answer, judging by the suspension of the Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble on the eve of its debut. The two finance and transport centers hit pause on what would have been the ... ( read original story ...)