noted that a pick-up in Singapore bank loans in February was largely driven by business loans, while consumer loans shrank for the 10th straight month. On Tuesday, the MAS said it did not see a need ... ( read original story ...)
89-Year-Old Elderly Woman Dies Alone in JB. Family In Singapore Can’t Say Goodbye
Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest updates on Covid-19 and other issues. One of the worst fears during the pandemic is the horror of losing a loved one without the ability to say ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Report: Hair business not allowed to operate in Malaysia; weekend surge of infections in Singapore
Singapore grapples with its citizens not staying home following a weekend surge of infections while Malaysians will have to wait till May to get their hair cut after its lockdown was extended and hair ... ( read original story ...)
Moody’s places Hero FinCorp, IIF under review, muthoot finance outlook to negative
The Indian NBFC industry has been affected given disruptions to economic activity from the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
‘Suppress and lift’: Hong Kong and Singapore say they have a coronavirus strategy that works
By Dennis Normile Apr. 13, 2020 , 10:55 AM Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. Despite setbacks, Hong Kong’s and Singapore’s targeted strategies for fighting COVID-19 may ... ( read original story ...)
The battle against coronavirus will last a ‘very long time,’ says Singapore minister
The consequences of the coronavirus crisis will likely to be far more serious than the global financial crisis, said Singapore's home affairs minister, K. Shanmugam. ( read original story ...)
The Singapore airport has shut down its famous 130-foot indoor waterfall — the tallest in the world — as the city-state locks down amidst a second wave of coronavirus cases
The cascade of water falls seven stories through the core of "Jewel," the airport's $1.3 billion luxury mall and lifestyle hub opened last year. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd’s (SGX:G92) Returns On Capital Matters So Much
Today we'll look at (SGX:G92) and reflect on its potential as an investment. To be precise, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), as that will inform our view of the quality of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore battles virus hotspots in migrant workers’ dorms
After managing to keep on top of the first wave of coronavirus outbreaks, Singapore is grappling with an alarming rise in infections among migrant workers housed in crowded dormitories. ( read original story ...)
Willi Ching: From beauty care to property
Not everyone can make the transition from sales and marketing of skincare and beauty care products to property, but Willi Ching did. After spending six years at French personal care company L’Oreal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts 2019 core inflation forecast as prices hit three year low
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's core inflation eased to its slowest pace in more than three years in July, data showed on Friday, prompting authorities to downgrade their full-year forecast amid ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore hires head of bespoke investments for GC
Bank of Singapore has appointed Kelvin Teo as head of bespoke investments for Greater China and North Asia. As part of the bank’s ultra-high net worth (UNHW) bespoke investments team, Teo will help ... ( read original story ...)
Deal signed to boost Vietnamese farm produce exports to Singapore
Wholesaler MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) and CMM Marketing Management Pte. Ltd. Singapore on August 21 inked a cooperation agreement on exporting Vietnamese farm produce to Singapore. At the signing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore nabs sixth top Swiss watch export destination in July
The nation saw double-digit growth compared to the 0.7% growth in 2018. Singapore is ranked as the sixth top Swiss watch export destination during the first seven months of 2019, lagging Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
Frasers Property to redeem $600m 4.88% perpetual bonds on Sept 24
SINGAPORE - Frasers Property said on Friday (Aug 23) that it is redeeming $600 million of 4.88 per cent subordinated perpetual bonds issued in 2014 that were also the biggest sale that year. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Fitbit and Singapore to team up on ‘smart nation’ health project
Singapore touts semiconductor growth as Micron readies 3D NAND production Micron Technology has opened its expanded chip plant in Singapore that now supports advanced 3D NAND technology and the ... ( read original story ...)