Despite prices almost doubling over the past decade—from around $800 to $1,500 psf—executive condominiums (ECs) remain one of Singapore’s most sought-after property types. A recent study by NUS’s ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Names Asia Veteran Christopher Chua Global M&A Head
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Europe's biggest bank HSBC appointed Christopher Chua head of mergers and acquisitions on Wednesday, after its former global head left for JPMorgan last month.
Singapore lender DBS aims to double Australian lending book in 5 years
DBS Group aims to double its Australian lending book in the next five years, its CEO Tan Su Shan said, as the Singapore-headquartered bank seeks to take advantage of trade links between Australia and ...
Singapore’s DBS Bank throws down gauntlet to ANZ
The new boss of the biggest lender in South-East Asia says Australian companies should take AirTrunk’s lead and be more ambitious about regional expansion.
DBS to Step Up Financing of Australia Flows to Southeast Asia
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. partnered with the Australian government to boost trade with Southeast Asia amid the upheaval from the Trump administration’s impact on global flows.
DBS celebrates 10 years in Australia by inking MOU for Australian companies and investors to expand into Southeast Asia
Partners within the agreement will make available a suite of essential resources to facilitate connections with regional partners and industry leaders to unlock commercial opportunities.
Singapore firms rake in most revenue among Southeast Asia’s top 500 companies
Singapore-based companies collectively generate more revenue than those from any other Southeast Asian country featured on Fortune’s ranking of the region's biggest 500 firms.
Singapore shares dip ahead of Fed decision; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, decliners outnumber advancers 243 to 212, as 822.1 million securities worth $905.7 million change hands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Centurion’s REIT listing signals hope for Singapore IPOs
SINGAPORE: Singapore-based Centurion Corporation announced plans to list a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Mainboard on June 11. This can catalyse more initial ...
3 in 4 consumers want property agents to stay updated by closing at least one deal a year: Survey
Consumers also wanted agents to negotiate better prices and terms for their clients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore growth, inflation forecasts cut amid geopolitical jitters
Economists have lowered their forecasts for Singapore’s growth and inflation this year and are expecting a further easing of monetary policy next month, a survey of forecasters by the Monetary ...
3 men arrested over evasion of more than $800k in cigarette duties and taxes
A total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized during the operation in Gul Drive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EnterpriseSG, CapitaLand Investment launch challenge to foster, identify innovative retail concepts in Singapore
Winning brands will receive up to one year’s worth of free retail space in CapitaLand malls to pilot and showcase their concepts Read more at The Business Times.
BlackRock launches hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong
SINGAPORE] BlackRock has launched an Asia-Pacific-focused hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong, the world’s largest asset manager with US$11.6 trillion in assets under management ...
Retail competition aims to rejuvenate Singapore mall scene by offering free rent, financial support
SINGAPORE: Three retailers will get up to a year of free rent in prime shopping mall space and monetary support to pilot innovative concepts, as part of a competition aimed at rejuvenating Singapore's ...
Singapore’s private club 1880 shuts down
Private members' club 1880 located in Robertson Quay announced on Tuesday that it would close permanently due to 'declining patronage and spending.' ...