The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short against Singapore, because data showed the SAR had a clear ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t belittle ourselves against Singapore: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short when being compared to Singapore, because data show the SAR has ... ( read original story ...)
As home loan rates rise in Singapore, how can home owners find ways to save?
Two initiatives launched in October aims to help home owners and buyers stack their savings, make the most out of loans. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Winsome Diamonds’ Mehta family face allegations of $1 billion fraud, have declared assets worth only $146 million
The case has its genesis in the precious metals facility between Winsome Diamonds and Standard Chartered Bank which was entered in October 2008. ( read original story ...)
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: SATS, Elon Musk / Twitter, Singapore Bank Home Loan Rates and Singapore Retail Sales
We look at the latest home loan rates and retail sales figures and dig into SATS's latest acquisition. The post Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: SATS, Elon Musk / Twitter, Singapore Bank Home ... ( read original story ...)
Important Information For October 7 Stock Trading Strategy
Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 279 crore on Thursday while domestic institutional investors sold shares worth Rs 44 crore ... ( read original story ...)
Two Straits Times journalists win awards for finance reporting at Investors’ Choice Awards
SINGAPORE - Two senior business correspondents from The Straits Times have been singled out for praise at the Investors' Choice Awards presentation ceremony on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank says illegal crypto operations will be hunted down
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said illegal crypto-related businesses are operating in the city state and it is working with the police to identify and prosecute them. See related article: ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore to release policy statement Oct. 14
Singapore's central bank will release its monetary policy statement on Oct.14, according to an update to its calendar on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock index is sole winner among developed markets
Singapore’s Straits Times Index has eked out gains of about 1% in 2022, the only developed-market gauge in positive territory in dollar terms. In contrast, a world gauge is down 22% in what could be ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore-Based Accelerator and VC Is Raising a $100M to Catalyze the Growth of Web3
The founding partner of LongHash Ventures discusses its Fund II and why people should care about the crypto landscape. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks may dial down loan growth targets but still outperform broader market: analysts
Rising uncertainty is clouding the outlook for banks in Singapore, as subdued growth in banking system loans point to headwinds for loan growth targets, note RHB Group Research analysts. Among the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank warns not all crypto activities are regulated
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said that some crypto-related activities are unregulated and it would not know the number of companies interested in setting up a crypto firm in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks index is sole winner among developed markets this year
Until the Fed slows or pivots, developed markets probably won’t catch up with Singapore, said Daniel Dubrovsky. ( read original story ...)
Banks in Singapore lift fixed deposit rates further with latest round of promotions
The interest rates offered by banks of 12-month fixed deposits are now at the highest in almost 24 years. SINGAPORE: Fixed deposit rates in Singapore have been on the rise, with some hitting levels ... ( read original story ...)
Rich Mainland Chinese Snap up Luxury Homes in Singapore Despite Tax Hikes
Wealthy mainland Chinese have been the top foreign buyers of expensive private properties in Singapore this year as the city-state reaps the benefits of post-pandemic reopening and a relatively strong ... ( read original story ...)