Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday afternoon from East Timor, where he is expected to focus on inter-faith dialogue and reinforce the Catholic Church's presence in a region where it is a small minority.
Pope lands in economic power Singapore after a joyous visit to impoverished, devout East Timor
The joyous encounter came just hours after around 600,000 people — or nearly half the population — packed a seaside park for Francis’ Mass. It was held on the same field where St. John Paul II prayed ...
Pope lands in Singapore, final stop on grand Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis touched down in Singapore Wednesday, the last stop of a four-nation Asia-Pacific trip aimed at boosting the Catholic Church's standing in the world's most populous region. "The pope will most likely continue to underline a number of global issues that are not specific to a single country,
Malaysian man jailed for smuggling endangered fish into Singapore
By bno - Surabaya Office A Malaysian man was sentenced to nine months in prison on September 10 for smuggling endangered Asian arowanas into Singapore without proper permits, Channel News Asia reported.
Economists Raise Singapore’s 2024 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.6% From 2.4%, MAS Survey Shows
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Singlife introduces Legacy IUL for affluent market in Singapore
It’s coverage starts from $250,000 for death and terminal illness protection Singlife launched the Singlife Legacy Indexed Universal Life (IUL), a non-participating universal life plan offering ...
As Pope arrives in Singapore, all eyes are on China
SINGAPORE – Pope Francis landed in Singapore Wednesday, marking the final stage of his 12-day odyssey to Asia and Oceania, where he is expected to address various social issues and potentially make ...
Economists Upgrade Singapore 2024 Growth Forecast, Central Bank Survey Shows
The median forecast of 21 economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is for the economy to grow 2.6% this year, up from a forecast of 2.4% in surveys done in March and June. They ...
Economists Upgrade Singapore 2024 Growth Forecast, Central Bank Survey Shows
The median forecast of 21 economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is for the economy to grow 2.6% this year, up from a forecast of 2.4% in surveys done in March and June. They ... ( read original story ...)
Imminent Interest Rate Cut: Is It Time to Sell Singapore Banks?
With the imminent rate cut, can Singapore banks sustain their dividends? The post Imminent Interest Rate Cut: Is It Time to Sell Singapore Banks? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
Singapore property market listed as one of the world’s most transparent
Real estate transparency reflects the level of accountability, governance quality, and openness of a market, particularly its private real estate sector ... ( read original story ...)
DBS in Early Talks for Insurance Collaborations in India, Taiwan
DBS Group Holdings is in early discussions to expand its insurance offerings in India and Taiwan through new bancassurance partnerships.
Economists raise Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.6%: MAS survey
But growth outlook for key manufacturing sector slashed to 0.6%, from 1.6% in the June survey. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares rose on Wednesday—STI increased by 0.4%
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 0.8% to 17,025.88. The S&P 500 also increased 0.5%, closing at 5,495.52 ...
Tata Electronics signs MoU with ASMPT Singapore for ATMP venture
In a key move to advance its assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facilities in Vemagal, Karnataka, and Jagiroad, Assam, Tata Electronics has signed an MoU with ASMPT Singapore. This ...
Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products
Singapore start-up Crunch Cutlery is seeking to tackle plastic waste with its edible cutlery made from chia, buckwheat and jowar.