Singapore home purchases fell last month after the government curbed a market practice seen to be inflating sales figures and to discourage speculation in the property market. ( read original story ...)
World’s Largest Trade Deal Backed by China ‘Signals a Commitment’ to Economic Integration: Singapore Minister
Pacific countries, including China, Japan, Australia and Singapore, on Sunday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ( read original story ...)
Calling all sneakerheads! Singapore now has its own online store for limited edition sneakers
Friends for over 17 years, Richard Xia and Chris Xue have finally put their love of sneakers first and launched Singapore’s first “online marketplace for limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, and ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand to grow investments in China business parks, logistics and data centres
It aims to grow exposure in this China sector to $5 billion over the next few years from $1.5 billion now. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Central banks in Singapore and the Philippines to work together on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent on Monday (Nov 16)that they will work together on data connectivity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asian Currencies Face Central Bank Hurdles This Week
A rally in Southeast Asia’s currencies is petering out as a global surge in coronavirus infections tampered vaccine optimism. Policy outlooks by three central banks this week may offer clues for ... ( read original story ...)
PPE maker Medtecs seeks mainboard transfer, to join MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index
Medtecs shares shot up 7.5 cents or 8.5 per cent to 96 cents at 9.04am on Monday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore now ninth best country for attracting talent: Swiss report
Singapore — A global report has Singapore ranked in the ninth spot out of 63 economies in the area of world talent. According to Swiss business school IMD’s 2020 report, released on Thursday (Nov 12), ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Find Traction On Monday
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, although it has given up not quite 2 points or 0.1 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index remains just above the ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s a judgment call’: How banks handle scam cases
CNA spoke to some of those on the frontline to see how they handle scams. SINGAPORE: It was a quiet Friday afternoon. As the customer service manager of OCBC's Bedok branch, Ms Sabrina Lye was ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s new growth strategy for tomorrow involves luring 500 global tech leaders today
The Tech.Pass scheme is a needed booster in attracting tech talent in a fiercely competitive digital world, says NUS Business School’s Lawrence Loh. ( read original story ...)
How business networks are helping members amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, business networks in Singapore have been facilitating information exchanges through webinars and establishing new initiatives to support member ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ‘old economy’ stock market misses global tech rally
telecommunications and finance. Singapore's heavy dependence on the external environment to do well as an export-oriented economy makes its companies especially vulnerable to global shocks ... ( read original story ...)
What Happens When Singapore Runs Out of Sand?
The city-state is ticking back to life after the coronavirus lockdown. But existential questions about its survival remain unanswered. ( read original story ...)
Spotlight: Singapore banks cash in for a more sustainable future | Video
Singapore's banks are increasing backing for green investments, with OCBC planning to grow its sustainable portfolio to S$25 billion in the next five years and DBS committing to financing S$20 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Shandong can boost cooperation: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore and China's Shandong province can deepen their cooperation in trade and connectivity, sustainability and modern services, said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Transport Chee ... ( read original story ...)