Over 60 per cent of youths under 18 have encountered fake news, with many of these coming from social media platforms such as Instagram or TikTok, according to a survey by global market research firm ...
Singapore leads in green finance taxonomies but Indonesia is too lax
Clarity is needed to accelerate the net zero transition and ensure it’s effective and equitable according to new IEEFA report.
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Urges ‘Return To Basics’ For UN System Amid ‘Deficit Of Global Leadership’
Citing the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts and other military battles killing civilians on a “horrendous” scale, Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan urged the ...
Singapore home prices fall for first time in a year as sales cool
(Bloomberg) — Singapore’s home prices fell for the first time in five quarters as a sales slowdown weighed on the market. ( read original story ...)
Ringgit’s surge pressures Singapore shoppers and Malaysians working across borders
KUALA LUMPUR] The Malaysian ringgit’s surge against the Singapore dollar – driven by the actions of the country’s central bank, economic prospects and a weakening greenback – could reshape the ... ( read original story ...)
Owner of Singapore’s last kampung, valued at $70m, refuses to sell land
There are some things that money can't buy. For Sng Mui Hong, no amount can convince her to sell the land which Kampong Lorong Buangkok — Singapore's last remaining kampung — stands on. She and her ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday’s open—STI climbed 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday’s open, Oct 1, following a mixed performance in global markets overnight.
After billions for Singapore and Malaysia, Google spends big in Thailand too
Google's US$1 billion bet on Thai data centres could boost the economy by US$4 billion over 5 years and create 14,000 jobs annually, it says Alphabet Inc.'s Google plans to invest US$1 billion to ...
CapitaLand Ascott Trust to acquire lyf Funan Singapore for $146.4 million
SINGAPORE - CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) is proposing to acquire the 329-room lyf Funan Singapore from Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund (ASRGF) for $146.4 million. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore Home Prices Fall for First Time in Year as Sales Cool
Singapore’s home prices fell for the first time in five quarters as a sales slowdown weighed on the market. An index of private home prices dropped 1.1% last quarter from the previous three months, ...
Singapore Population Crosses 6 Million: What This Means for Parents Raising Kids in the City?
Singapore’s population just hit 6 million... ?♂️?️ What does this mean for parents juggling family life in our bustling city?
I interned at a hedge fund when I was 16. It was the smartest decision I made as a teen, and it set me on the path to a career in finance.
Cao started her internship journey back in secondary school when she interned at a hedge fund. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her education and ...
3 Singapore REITs to Watch Out for in October
We highlight three REITs that you should keep your eye out for this month. The post 3 Singapore REITs to Watch Out for in October appeared first on The Smart Investor.
Matrixport Expands To Europe By Acquiring Swiss Crypto Asset Manager Crypto Finance
Matrixport has expanded its presence in Europe by acquiring the asset management unit of the Swiss-based firm Crypto Finance (CFAM).
Singapore’s lure for rich Chinese breeds family office tensions
Previously, the MAS shouldered the bulk of such duties. But amid rising demand for family offices -- the wealthy get tax breaks in return for investing a certain amount in Singapore -- and mounting ...
More S’pore consumer protection rules for retail crypto investors on the way
Other MAS rules such as those to do with ring-fencing customers’ assets will be in force from Oct 4. Read more at straitstimes.com.