Bank lending in Singapore grew 1.5 per cent in June, lifted mainly by stronger demand for business loans, data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Friday (July 30). Loans through the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s angst over jobs taken up by expats forces simmering political debate
The government said during the budget in February it will reduce the proportion of foreign workers in the manufacturing sector to 15% by 2023 from the current 20% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS and Temasek to set up $500 mln debt financing platform
Southeast Asia's biggest lender DBS Group Ltd and Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings [TEM.UL] said on Friday they would jointly launch a $500 million growth stage debt financing platform. ( read original story ...)
SBR’s Made in Singapore & Designed in Singapore Awards are now accepting nominations
Firms can nominate until 29 October 2021. Despite the economic disruptions brought upon by the pandemic, Singapore’s manufacturing sector still continued to exhibit growth. At this time where ... ( read original story ...)
Endowus to scale up Singapore operations; plans to set up in Hong Kong
Singapore-based digital wealth platform Endowus plans to deepen its reach in Singapore and expand in Hong Kong after its Series A funding. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s angst over expats forces simmering political debate
The government is under pressure to explain its approach right as the country is trying to stoke post-pandemic growth. ( read original story ...)
Singapore LNG Wants to Extract Chemicals from LNG
Singapore LNG Corp, operator of the city-state's liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, is designing a new facility to extract ... ( read original story ...)
How to Start a Business in Singapore: 7 Steps to Becoming Your Own Boss
Overseas holidays are still off the cards, and bosses think employees have “nothing better to do” than to be on call 24/7, leading to people working even longer hours than before. So we don't blame ... ( read original story ...)
Jail for employee who used company’s printers for his own printing business, earning S$57,000
SINGAPORE: Feeling that he was not given enough opportunities to progress in his career, a production manager at a printing company began printing ... ( read original story ...)
Chips and cars power ASEAN exports beyond pre-COVID levels
Exports from Southeast Asia have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, thanks to the economic recoveries in the U.S. and China lifting demand for the region's products.. Thailand, Vietnam and three other ... ( read original story ...)
Delta Showcases Containerised Plant Factory and Building Automation Solutions for Eco-friendly Living at JTC’s Punggol Digital District in Singapore
Delta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, has introduced a containerised smart plant factory and its building automation solutions at Punggol Digital District (PDD), ... ( read original story ...)
Too much stupid to unpack in filming your kid vape for TikTok, Singapore. (Video)
Another fine moment in parenting made its way online in the form of a video clip showing a child appearing to smoke from a vape pen – with his family. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks open higher on Thursday amid rally in banks; STI up 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by significant upward movements from the trio of local banks.Read more on 'Business Times' ... ( read original story ...)
mm2 Asia gets offer for Cathay cinema business
Singapore-listed mm2 Asia has received an offer for its Cathay cinema business from local financial investment firm Kingsmead Properties.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wealth Fund Joins Fortress’s Bid for Morrison
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is joining Fortress Investment Group’s 6.3 billion pound ($8.75 billion) bid for Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc as the battle for Britain’s fourth largest grocer heats ... ( read original story ...)
Daily briefing: Shipping rates may rise further: analyst; 4 global firms to set up shop in ‘smart business district’
US Defence Secretary. From CNBC Shipping rates have increased, but not to their highest, an analyst said as the industry is not yet headed to a “supercycle.” Shipping rates increased this year as the ... ( read original story ...)