His remarks come after a review group was set up on Aug 2 by MAS to strengthen the local equities market development. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysian man, 21, who broke into house and tried to rape woman gets jail and caning in Singapore
A 21-year-old cleaner broke into a two-storey house in the middle of the night in 2022 while he was drunk, undeterred even after he cut his hands on barbed wire while climbing over a fence.
VC Founders Summit: The largest convergence of investors and founders set to take place in Singapore.
The much-anticipated VC Founders Summit is set to take place on September 21st, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, and innovators to ...
Singapore’s wealth management sector growing, as single family offices balloon to 1,650
MAS will continue to focus on providing a conducive environment for legitimate wealth and family offices. Read more at straitstimes.com.
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Sep 2024)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
Singapore restaurant linked to Malaysian firm in alleged child abuse case distances itself from probe
A restaurant in North Bridge Road with ties to a Malaysian conglomerate embroiled in an alleged child abuse case in Malaysia has denied having direct involvement with the investigations.
Singapore moots legislation to outlaw use of deepfakes during elections
With the country expected to hold its general elections soon, the bill is touted to provide safeguards against digitally manipulated content.
Best Buffet Dining Promotion in Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (Sep 2024)
Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet. After all, eating is our national hobby. The only problem? The cost. Aside from atas Michelin-starred restaurants, buffets are pretty much the most ...
Singapore sets course for ‘bold changes’ to reinvigorate flagging stock market
The Singapore government is reviewing regulations, cutting listing costs, and boosting liquidity to attract new listings and increase trading activity.
Singapore stocks rise ahead of expected interest rate cuts; STI hits new 52-week high
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks rose on Sept 16 ahead of widespread anticipation that an interest rate cut will be announced by the US Federal Reserve on Sept 18. The local benchmark Straits Times Index ...
Are Govt policies and big business interests limiting competition in Singapore?
This opinion piece from Foong Swee Fong explores concerns about how restrictions on private driving instructors and rising COE prices may reflect a broader trend of collaboration between large ...
Singapore stocks could rally after Fed rate cut, say analysts
It would especially boost rate-sensitive sectors such as Reits, telcos and industrials. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Temasek close to buying 20% in visa services provider VFS Global: Report
Singapore’s sovereign fund Temasek is reportedly close to striking a deal to acquire a 20 percent stake in Blackstone-owned visa application outsourcing and technology services firm VFS Global. The ...
India’s mortgage IPO builds on many riches
Is India's equities rally built to last? Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance surged 125% on their first day of trading in Mumbai on Monday , handing the mortgage lender a nearly $16 billion market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market
Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its Second Minister for Finance. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s businesses weather carbon tax hike with minimal impact, SEAS survey reveals
SINGAPORE: A significant portion of Singapore’s companies have weathered the recent carbon tax increase with little to no impact on their operations, according to a survey by the Sustainable Energy ...