The company has paid 5% of the purchase consideration as at March 17, and will pay the remaining amount after obtaining approvals among other conditions. ( read original story ...)
Why did OCBC put Chulia Street redevelopment plans on the back-burner?
SINGAPORE] Nearly a year ago, when news broke that OCBC was exploring the redevelopment of its Chulia Street property, there was much buzz in property circles as to how this would rejuvenate the ...
Singapore stocks rise on report of Nodx growth; STI up 0.6%
DFI Retail Group falls the most on the STI while Sembcorp Industries was the biggest winner. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man allegedly lost phone and temper at Changi Airport, handed 2 charges over causing ruckus
Richard Michael Roll Burridge allegedly abused a woman with vulgar language and damaged a wall panel of an aerobridge. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Serviced apartments emerge as prime investment in Singapore: report
Unlike other developed markets, Singapore’s serviced apartment sector has lagged in supply growth, despite increasing demand. Singapore’s serviced apartment sector is emerging as a prime investment ...
Case study: HSBC Singapore’s approach to global talent mobility
The goal is to have realistic conversations about mobility and provide support where needed, Mukul Anand, HSBC Singapore Head of HR says, affirming that those who are not mobile do get equal career ...
Singapore’s trade value to surpass $1.2 trillion by 2029, DHL Trade Atlas predicts
SINGAPORE: Singapore's global trade is on track for remarkable growth, with projections indicating that its total trade value will exceed $1.2 trillion by 2029.
Singapore stocks close higher on Monday amid regional gains; STI up 0.6%
SINGAPORE] Singapore shares ended Monday (Mar 17) higher after China announced a plan to boost domestic consumption and Singapore reported growth in non-oil domestic exports (NODX). Read more at The ...
Creative Technology cuts workforce, joining wave of tech layoffs
SINGAPORE] Homegrown electronics firm Creative Technology has retrenched about 40 staff, or 14 per cent of its workforce, as the tech layoff wave continues its rampage, The Straits Times has learnt.
Singapore private home sales hit three-month high amid buying surge
Private home sales in Singapore reached a three-month high in February, driven by strong local demand for suburban residences and speculative purchases. According to data from the Urban Redevelopment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Private Home Sales Continued to Grow in February
Singapore private home sales continued to show strong buying momentum in the second month of the year, signaling appetite for property in the city-state. Excluding executive condominiums, developers ... ( read original story ...)
Mandai Rainforest Resort – A first look inside the debut Singapore Banyan Tree property
Banyan Tree's debut property in Singapore, the Mandai Rainforest Resort, connects guests with nature in ways that extend past its proximity. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered rolls out digital scam insurance, higher interest rates for senior savings account
The digital scam insurance will be free for the first year and covers up to S$50,000 for fraudulent transactions arising from phishing and malware scams.
Sea’s billionaire founder Forrest Li confirms bid to become Singapore football chief
SINGAPORE] Tech billionaire Forrest Li has officially thrown his hat into the ring in the contest for Singapore football’s top post. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Home Sales Jump to Three-Month High as Boom Persists
Singapore private home sales climbed to a three-month high in February, spurred by locals seeking suburban residences and some trying to make a quick profit.
13 arrested at Thai airport over attempts to smuggle 375kg of cannabis, some bound for Singapore: Report
About US$2.2 million worth of cannabis was seized at Samui airport over four days, with 13 foreigners posing as tourists arrested.