SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old Singaporean took to social media on Wednesday (Oct 9) to share that he feels truly discouraged for not having any significant savings.
Asian hour trading of US Stocks: Societe Generale’s DLCs now available for Singapore investors
Societe Generale has grown its DLC product range from just 10 in 2017 to over 200 today, and it continues to expand. Initially focusing on US index-linked DLCs tracking the Nasdaq-100, S&P 500 and Dow ...
Singapore MAS to Hold Currency Settings in Face of Sticky Prices
Singapore is set to buck the global easing trend and keep its policy bearings on hold as officials use the strength of the currency to tackle still-exorbitant living costs.
Asean to upgrade free-trade area with China in fields of digital and green economies
Vientiane ASEAN member states and China have concluded negotiations to upgrade their free-trade area in relation to the digital and green economies, a move that both sides feel will provide a ...
Central Banker Report Cards 2024: Asia-Pacific
The central bank’s monetary tightening campaign has been explicit. Since March 2022, there have been six discount-rate hikes totaling 87.5 basis points, accompanied by three reserve ratio requirement ...
Bolstering Malaysia’s role as an export hub in the region
Positioning Malaysia as a regional export hub stands to attract international companies, encourage foreign investment, and boost local businesses’ competitiveness on the global stage.
$6.7m lost to scammers posing as government officials, bank officers in September
The scammers would falsely inform victims of suspicious transactions or credit card issues. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The U.S. Fell Behind in Crypto. It Cannot Afford to Fall Behind in AI
The U.S. digital assets industry has been stymied by ineffective regulation. Is the same thing about to happen with artificial intelligence? Calanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa, says it's possible.
Singapore likely to maintain monetary policy as inflation risks persist
Singapore's central bank is expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged amid inflation and growth uncertainties. Analysts predict that the Monetary Authority of Singapore will hold off on easing ...
‘A true friend of S’pore’: Billionaire Ratan Tata’s links with Republic went beyond just business
Mr Tata’s investments and business acumen helped Singapore tap into higher value-added growth areas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia is said to be losing another banking partner as more lenders turn their back on Moscow over fear of sanctions
Oversea–Chinese Banking Corp reportedly told customers it would no longer process Russian transactions come November.
The world’s sixth ‘Blue Zone’: Why Singapore values both quantity and quality of life
When it comes to longevity, few places in the world have seen such a drastic jump in life expectancy as the island city-state in Southeast Asia.
Cavendish’s final race set to be in Singapore
Mark Cavendish's final professional race is set to be the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on 9-10 November. The 39-year-old 'Manx Missile' has not competed since he broke the Tour de ...
Singapore luxury mansion on sale for record US$236 million
The Nassim Road property owned by Hong Fok Corp’s Cheong Pin Chuan was previously up for sale at a price tag of S$175 million in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Singapore mansion on sale at record price after failed attempts
A luxury mansion in Singapore’s most exclusive neighbourhood is being put on the market for S$308 million ($236 million), following at least two unsuccessful attempts to sell it previously. ( read original story ...)
At least $6.7m lost to scammers posing as government officials and bank officers in September
The scammers would falsely inform victims of suspicious transactions or credit card issues. Read more at straitstimes.com.