BESIDES defining success by how much money a person has, other forms of achievement should be recognised too, such as one’s contributions to society. This would in turn help to improve social mobility ...
‘Great prospects’ for Singapore and Shanghai to draw closer: SM Lee, Shanghai CPC chief
SHANGHAI] Singapore and China’s financial capital Shanghai can draw closer with many more possibilities for collaboration, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Shanghai party chief Chen Jining said on ...
Banks in Singapore can withstand multiple shocks: MAS
MAS's survey also showed that Singapore’s financial institutions are most worried about uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, especially a slowdown in growth and a resurgence in inflation.
Pampering redefined: Head-to-toe luxury at Singapore’s top wellness sanctuaries
Check out these new spa and salon treatments with personal skin coaches and private luxury cabins. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks rise on optimism over rebound in real incomes and easing inflation; STI up 0.8%
SINGAPORE stocks ended higher on Thursday (Nov 28) after the Republic reported a rebound in real incomes for 2024, according to preliminary estimates, as inflation eased. Read more at The Business ...
Speakers and panellists to address economic and investment outlook for 2025 at DBS event on Dec 4
THE DBS Market Outlook 2025 will take place on Wednesday (Dec 4), with attendees expected to gain insights on the economic and investment outlook for next year, and learn how to take advantage of ...
Hong Kong initiates crypto tax exemption plans for hedge funds, private equity funds, and billionaires
Hong Kong has initiated plans to exempt private equity funds, hedge funds, and billionaires from paying taxes on realized gains from crypto investments. The policy changes could see Hong Kong emerge ...
Bitcoin retreats from US$100,000 in worst spell since Trump’s win
People have been looking for an excuse to take some profits... We’re still very confident the current bullish market sentiment will continue into 2025.” ...
Hong Kong proposes tax breaks to attract crypto hedge funds, investors
Hong Kong has proposed exempting cryptocurrency gains from taxes for hedge funds, private equity and family investment vehicles in a bid to strengthen its position as a leading crypto financial hub.
Amazon invested $2 billion in Singapore in 2023
SINGAPORE - Amazon invested $2 billion across its retail and cloud businesses in Singapore in 2023. The capital injection covers infrastructure upgrades to its fulfilment centres, delivery stations ...
Singapore public healthcare staff targeted by extortion emails with fake obscene images of themselves
Staff from Singapore’s public healthcare institutions have become targets of an extortion scheme, with victims receiving emails containing fake obscene images of themselves. The country’s Ministry of ...
14 Singapore restaurants are among La Liste’s top 1000 restaurants in the world for 2025
In Singapore alone, 14 restaurants are named among La Liste’s 1000 picks for 2025. Taking the top three spots are Odette with a score of 98, followed by Les Amis and Zén with scores of 97.5 each.
Under 40% of Singapore’s top 100 companies link pay with sustainability goals: KPMG survey
ONLY 38 per cent of Singapore’s largest 100 companies have tied the remuneration of their executives to the achievement of sustainability goals, a survey by KPMG has found. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore banks well-positioned to manage challenges: MAS
The banking system has strong capital and liquidity buffers, the central bank said. Singapore’s banking system is well-positioned to manage challenges to its macro financial outlook, according to the ...
Singapore, Thailand to work together on carbon credits, food security: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also announced that Singapore will host Thai civil servants on scholarships to study in some master’s programmes at universities here.
Manufacturing and export growth bolster Singapore corporates
Corporate debt servicing capabilities are expected to remain resilient, says MAS. Singapore corporates benefitted from the growth in the manufacturing and export activities as well as less restrictive ...