Clients are instructed to provide photographs and details of their desired partners, after which they are advised to "wait" for the charm to take effect.
Singapore’s integrated resorts get bigger and better to drive tourist arrivals
Genting Singapore is not the only one spending money on its integrated resort. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has committed US$1.75 billion ($2.35 billion) to a reinvestment programme and an additional US$8 ...
Fatigue, anxiety behind shifting jargon in sustainable investing
As investor interest cools, financial institutions are walking back climate pledges and investments in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second term as US president.
SDP urges transparency over buyer of Shanmugam’s GCB at Astrid Hill
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has called for transparency regarding the buyer of Minister K. Shanmugam’s former Good Class Bungalow (GCB) at 6 Astrid Hill, sold in 2023 for S$88 million. The ... ( read original story ...)
Deloitte proposes allowing multinationals to pay taxes in interest-free instalments in Budget 2025 wish list
SINGAPORE can consider allowing businesses to pay upcoming domestic and multinational top-up taxes in interest-free instalments, to better support multinationals in navigating the minimum tax ...
Singapore’s competition watchdog ends review of SRS framework after DBS, OCBC, UOB withdraw application
THE Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has halted its review of a proposed Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) framework following the withdrawal of a joint application by DBS, ...
Singapore’s blue-chip gauge edges down 0.2% amid muted trading
SINGAPORE’s blue-chip gauge, the Straits Times Index (STI), slipped 8.1 points or 0.2 per cent to 3,761.45 amid muted trading on Thursday (Dec 26). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore factory output growth quickens in November but 2025 outlook remains cloudy
Key electronics industry likely got a boost from front-loading ahead of possible US tariff hikes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
USD/SGD forms golden cross: Is Singapore dollar about to crash?
Explore why the USD/SGD exchange rate has jumps recently, and what to expect in the next few weeks as the DXY index rises ...
Deloitte’s Budget 2025 wishlist: Fine-tune specific tax policies, expand R&D incentives
Policies that provide clarity and flexibility could help companies stay resilient and responsive to change, Deloitte says.
Singapore Issues 13 Crypto Licenses, Outpaces Hong Kong
Singapore issues 13 crypto licenses, surpassing Hong Kong slower approval process, and strengthening its position as a crypto hub.
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine says ‘no assurance’ it can turn profitable or sustain it
Troubled healthcare provider Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine (SIAMH) said on Thursday (Dec 26) that it’s not guaranteed the company can generate “significant” revenue and profitability. Read ...
Singapore restaurants grapple with the question of how to pull in the diners as competition heats up
There were more restaurants being opened than those being closed in the first 11 months of 2024 Read more at straitstimes.com.
Big test for Singapore against Vietnam in ASEAN Championship semis, but Jalan Besar Stadium could be a boost
Jalan Besar Stadium's artificial turf and the close proximity of the field to the stands could be advantageous for Singapore, say observers.
Singapore billionaire investigated for alleged money laundering, other financial crimes
A Singaporean billionaire is being investigated by Bangladesh authorities for alleged financial crimes, including money laundering.
Singapore’s factory output rises 8.5% in November, below estimates
SINGAPORE’S factory output grew 8.5 per cent on year in November, outpacing the previous month’s growth of 1.2 per cent as output in the key electronics sector surged, data from the Singapore Economic ...