SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China's central bank is widely expected to leave a medium-term interest rate unchanged and drain some cash from the banking system when rolling over such maturing loans ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Births Plunged to Five-Decade Low Last Year, ST Says
The number of babies born in Singapore last year fell to the lowest in at least five decades, as the city-state continues to battle with a declining birth rate, the Straits Times reported on Sunday. A ...
‘I’ve collided into pillars, glass’: More cases of high myopia seen in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Ms Candice Chong started wearing glasses when she was four. By the time she was 13, she had a lens prescription of around minus 10 dioptres (1,000 degrees) for each eye, and her myopia ...
Astrea 8 Private Equity Bonds: 8 Things To Know Before You Invest (And Earn Up To 4.35% And 6.35% Respectively)
Before you invest, here are 8 things you should know about the latest Astrea 8 PE bonds on offer for retail investors in Singapore. As its name suggests, Astrea 8 is the eighth private equity bond ...
Analysing Catalist: A segment of the Singapore market
What are the strengths and weaknesses as of today, since the Catalist board was set up in 2007? Read more at straitstimes.com.
Consider investing in undervalued firms as trading picks up in S’pore stock market: Panel
The benchmark index was supported by the three Singapore banks – DBS, UOB and OCBC – which all hit record highs during the week, as well as interest rate-sensitive real estate investment trusts and ...
Singapore: Blockchain Exchange Net Zero-X Launches to Bridge Climate Tech Financing Gap
Singapore’s latest blockchain initiative, Net Zero-X, launched this week, introducing a specialized exchange platform for institutional and accredited investors focused on green, clean, and climate ...
Lendlease Global Reit remains focused on the Singapore market; stays prudent on expansions
LENDLEASE Global Commercial Reit’s (LReit) expansion focus has been largely on the Singapore market in recent years, although the Reit is still on the lookout for opportunities in overseas markets, ... ( read original story ...)
Adopting new technology is key, but the future of transport boils down to accessibility
SINGAPORE – Forget about flying cars and self-driving vehicles. For those envisioning what the future of transport should look like in the coming years, a new public bus system in the provincial ...
Cheers and tears for fans in Singapore as Spain claim Euro 2024 trophy
SINGAPORE – First there were cheers, then a night that promised to end 58 years of hurt ended in tears. In the wee hours of July 15, the roof was raised inside iconic Irish pub Muddy Murphy’s when ...
Singapore stays ahead of Southeast Asian peers in FDI despite Q1 dip: McKinsey
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) broadly rose across Southeast Asia but the Lion City has once again proved its appeal to investors. McKinsey’s quarterly economic review for the region showed FDIs ...
Banks in Singapore to phase out one-time passwords in 3 months
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a new requirement impacting all major retail banks in the country to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) within the next three months ...
Bank stops woman from transferring $1,500 to ‘boyfriend’ for his release from S’pore Customs
A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ...
Singapore navy frigate RSS Stalwart taking part in naval warfare training exercise off Hawaii coast
More than 25,000 military personnel drawn from the naval, land and air forces of 29 countries, including Singapore, are taking part in a 36-day naval warfare exercise off the coast of Hawaii.
Bank stops woman from transferring $1,500 to release ‘boyfriend’ supposedly detained by Customs
A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors pivot to ‘risk on’ approach ahead of expected rate cut: survey
Singapore investors are adopting a risk-on position ahead of the much-awaited rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, with 60% looking to raise their bet on equities, according to a survey by Fidelity ...