This interview is an extract from senior correspondent Leslie Yee’s PropertyBT Podcast. The transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore to remain a top real estate investment prospect in Asia Pacific 2025
Singapore is expected to remain one of the top investment prospects for real estate in the Asia Pacific in 2025, according to a joint report by PwC and the Urba ... ( read original story ...)
Barclays to Set Up a New Private Banking Booking Center in Singapore
Barclays PLC BCS intends to establish a new Private Banking booking center in Singapore, expanding its presence in the Asian region. The center is anticipated to be operational by 2026 to serve the ...
Donald Trump’s win may be good news for Singapore, but bad news for Hong Kong—report
SINGAPORE: Not everyone was pleased when Donald Trump was re-elected President of the United States earlier this month, but it may be good news for Singapore even as it could mark the opposite for ...
I set up a business where I got paid to play Dungeons & Dragons. We now run 180 games a month at our main studio, and I’m living the nerdworld dream.
Farez Najid found a way to make a living as a professional Dungeons & Dragons dungeon master. He now runs multiple studios and a training program.
Singapore stocks edge lower as tariff concerns weigh on investor sentiment; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE – Local shares dipped on Nov 27, mirroring a mixed regional performance as investors digest the threat of President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per ...
Issue #1: What’s Happening This Week?—Civil Servants’ Bonus, COE drops, SCB Launches New Luxury Card
Short on time to catch up on the news, but want to stay informed about what’s happening in Singapore? We’ve got you covered. Our team has sifted through the overwhelming flow of news stories, press ...
Former UOB employee who cheated victims of over S$1 million gets 14-year prohibition orders
Loh Sheng Yang defrauded a total of 17 victims by inducing them to sign up for fictitious UOB fixed and structured deposit products, according to MAS.
Blockchain-based firm backed by Temasek and DBS secures new funding in Series B
Deutsche Bank has joined Partior's Series B funding round as a strategic investor. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS inks MOU with Japan partner to help Japanese SMEs expand into Singapore, key Asian markets
JAPANESE small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now receive financing support to expand into key Asian markets including Singapore, under a new partnership by DBS and Japan Financial ...
Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs
Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25% import tariffs on crude imports from the two ...
Pharma giant Sanofi opens $595 million vaccine facility in Singapore to prepare for potential pandemics
The Singapore facility is part of Sanofi's 900 million euro investment to develop two new EVFs globally over five years. The other facility will be in Neuville-sur-Saône, France. SINGAPORE — French ...
Pharma giant Sanofi opens $595 million vaccine facility in Singapore to boost preparedness for potential pandemics
The Singapore facility is part of Sanofi's 900 million euro investment to develop two new EVFs globally over five years. The other facility will be in Neuville-sur-Saône, France. SINGAPORE — French ...
Companies’ debt levels in Singapore low, banks and insurers can withstand shocks: MAS
Business costs and earnings are expected to improve, which would ease pressures on firms. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MAS highlights resilience of Singapore households despite global uncertainties
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) notes strong household financial health, underpinned by easing mortgage rates and income stability. The regulator, in its Financial Stability Review 2024, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore households should remain prudent amid global risks: MAS
Households have strong financial buffers but should be careful given the heightened geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, MAS said in its annual financial stability review. ( read original story ...)