Singapore-based GuocoLand’s unit, along with Intrepid Investments and CSC Land Group, won the tender for a land parcel at Tengah Garden Avenue in Singapore for US$496.43 million, the real estate group ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s new meme coin soars on his first day in office, lifts other tokens
Trump launched the digital token with branding including an image from an assassination attempt on him in July.
Instagram to restrict features for Singapore users suspected to be underage
The move is part of a global clean-up of accounts belonging to users who have lied about their age. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How to stay healthy even at 75 and beyond: Singapore Finance Wizard shares ‘SHIELD’ formula
Ng Kok Song, a 76-year-old former Singapore government official, shares his SHIELD approach for a long and vibrant life. SHIELD stands for Sleep, Handling Stress, Interaction, Exercise, Learning, and ...
Singapore’s Central Bank Faces Split Predictions Ahead of Policy Review
Economists remain divided on whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will ease monetary policy at its upcoming review or maintain current settings. A Reuters poll of 12 analysts revealed an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s STI ends 0.3% lower as investors digest Trump 2.0, no immediate China tariffs
SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jan 21), following US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, even though most markets in the region ended in the black. Read more at The Business Times ...
Singapore real estate market booms in Q4 2024 with 83% YoY growth
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s real estate market witnessed remarkable growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving a total investment volume of US$3.3 billion. This constitutes an 83% year-on-year (YoY) ...
Emperador Inc. Outlines Stock Transaction Tax Process for SGX-ST Trades
Emperador Inc. ( ($SG:EMI) ) has issued an announcement. Emperador Inc. announced the process for the collection and payment of Stock Transaction ...
Economists split on Singapore monetary policy amid Trump 2.0 uncertainties
Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy this week or leave its settings unchanged to wait to see what policies U.S. President Donald Trump introduces in ...
Inchcape+ opens BYD commercial EV showroom in Singapore, partners ComfortDelGro for charging
Inchcape+ provides vehicles for commercial fleets, while ComfortDelGro delivers charging infrastructure Read more at straitstimes.com.
No devices for kids at meals and turn off the TV: Singapore issues stricter screen use guidelines
SINGAPORE - Children younger than 18 months old should not be allowed screen use or be exposed to screens in the background. Background screen use refers to having the television or other devices ...
Pruning the banyan: balancing governance and growth in Singapore’s political ecosystem
Ravi Philemon reflects on Cherian George's banyan tree analogy, highlighting that pruning is essential for balance in Singapore's political ecosystem. Unchecked dominance stifles diversity and growth, ...
Global semiconductor firms tie up with ITE to train Singapore’s young tech talent
Hundreds of ITE students in the past few years have already gone through WSDip and similar partnerships with several technology companies based here. Notable names include chipmakers GlobalFoundries, ...
Malaysia ties fortunes to Singapore as US-China tensions mount
Malaysia ’s closer ties to Singapore are part of a broader push by the former to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year to forge stronger links with its nearest ...
Standard Chartered inspires affluent clients with a global wealth campaign
Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) has unveiled its latest global wealth campaign aimed at the affluent segment. As an international wealth manager, this marketing investment underscores the Bank’s commi ...
JS-SEZ might have increased urgency for DBS to expand into Malaysian market: CreditSights
Of the three Singapore banks, DBS has the smallest presence, with just one branch in Malaysia serving corporate clients.