She loved being an expat, so she bought a one-way ticket to Singapore. But dating hurdles and missing family and friends made her move back home.
Singapore Lifestyle Firm Seeks $50 Million Private Loan for Luxury Indonesian Resort
Singapore-based lifestyle and hospitality investment company Rascal Ventures Pte. is seeking around $50 million of private credit to expedite the completion and opening of its luxury resort in ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur investments from mainland China, Taiwan, UOB says
UOB’s managing director believes investors will want to take advantage of tax incentives offered within the special economic zone.
StarHub finance chief Dennis Chia resigns, GoTo’s Jacky Lo to take over
Dennis Chia has resigned from his position just over nine years into the role, citing “personal reasons”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Beginner’s Guide to Singapore Treasury Bills for Individual Investors 2024: What are T-bills and How to Apply
Thinking about where to park your hard-earned cash in Singapore? You’re looking in the right place. Living in one of the world’s most expensive cities isn’t easy on the wallet.... The post The ...
UOB to move back and middle-office operations to KL to maintain 40% cost-to-income ratio and 14% ROE by 2026
SINGAPORE: UOB is moving some of its back and middle-office functions to Kuala Lumpur (KL),... The post UOB to move back and middle-office operations to KL to maintain 40% cost-to-income ratio and 14% ...
Singapore stocks open higher on Friday—STI climbed by 1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks open higher on Friday, Aug 16, after non-domestic exports exceeded expectations. July’s exports saw a surprising 15.7% increase, boosting market confidence. The Straits ...
Singapore tech pioneer Lim Kia Hong dies at 67
Over 4 decades, he grew SIS Technologies into professionally managed and publicly traded regional businesses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singaporean victims lose $36M in online investment scams
Singapore's police have reported that victims lost at least US$36 million in less than two months to conmen touting investment scams on chat groups and social media platforms.
Tencent-Backed Airwallex Reaches $500 Million in Sales, Eyes IPO Readiness
Airwallex, a payments startup backed by Tencent, has reached a significant milestone with an annual revenue run rate of $500 million. CEO and co-founder Jack Zhang revealed the company’s aim to become ...
UOB KayHian’s H1 net profit soars 64.3%
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Singapore retailers facing S$2.1b hit as Johor transit link could spur cross-border shopping surge
Retailers in Singapore will need to elevate their offerings, including providing value-added services, as the upcoming rapid transit system with Johor Baru, slated to begin in 2026, will put them in ...
Singapore key exports surge 15.7% in July, much stronger than expected
It reverses a five-month slide as both electronic and non-electronic shipments grew strongly. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Majority of Singapore workers turning to gig work for flexibility and autonomy are in healthcare and hospitality
SINGAPORE: More Singapore workers are turning to gig work, seeking the flexibility and autonomy it... The post Majority of Singapore workers turning to gig work for flexibility and autonomy are in hea ...
Singapore’s key exports surge by surprise 15.7% in July, reversing from June drop
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) far exceeded economist estimates to climb 15.7 per cent in July, as both electronics and non-electronics exports grew, data from Enterprise Singapore ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ: MB moots special border passes for top company executives for easier travel, congestion concerns
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has suggested special border passes for captains of industries to tackle issues such as manpower and traffic congestion concerns for the proposed ...