EMERGING markets were jittery on Monday on rising global trade tensions, with equities in three export-reliant Southeast Asian countries dropping sharply, while stocks in Singapore hit a record high ...
Markets react to Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties. He also said he will announce reciprocal ...
Budget 2025 expected to bring tax rebates, no ‘significant’ tax hikes
Corporate Income and Personal Income Taxes Could Enjoy Rebates, To Alleviate Cost Pressures Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s next chapter: How home-grown firms are rewriting their playbook
Through tailored financing and expert advisory from OCBC, Enterprise 50 alumni Sing Fuels and Fei Siong Group are seizing opportunities in the energy and F&B sectors respectively to future-proof their ...
THIS is world’s best city for business, home to 244000 millionaires, 30 billionaires, not Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Paris, London, Beijing, New York, name is…
Ever curious about where the world's wealthiest individuals settle down? According to the 2024 World's Wealthiest Cities report by Henley & Partners, Singapore has emerged on the fourth position of ...
The world’s best city for business where 244,000 millionaires and 30 billionaires live
This city is widely seen as the most business friendly city on Earth where many millionaires and billionaires reside.
Inside world’s booming business city that’s home to 244,000 millionaires
Drawing in the affluent from all corners of the world, this hotspot has leapfrogged London to claim the fourth spot on the list of the world's wealthiest cities ...
Nearly 8,000 firms benefited from programmes by the Singapore Business Federation in 2024
Nearly 8,000 companies benefited from programmes by the Singapore Business Federation last year. The SBF, a body that represents more than 32,000 businesses, also saw more members joining last year ...
Ethereum L2 Taiko and DoraHacks are launching the largest anonymous community vote in crypto history
Chainwire: Taiko, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, and DoraHacks, the largest hacker movement in crypto, are spearheading the biggest anonymous community vote ever conducted in Web3. The initiative aims ...
Analysis-Global wheat import demand dented by local output, economic woes
Global wheat imports are likely to drop this year as slowing economic growth among top buyers, a stronger greenback and higher local cereal output curb grain buying, putting pressure on prices despite ...
Singapore’s 10-fold rise in family offices is driving a philanthropy boom
Singapore has more than 2,000 single-family offices — up from 200 in 2019. Many are channeling their overseas charitable efforts through the city-state.
I left my job in corporate law to start a 7-figure matcha business with my wife. Working together has strengthened our relationship.
Millennial couple Elias Tiong and Hailee Chong were both lawyers. They left their jobs to focus on Crafti, a matcha company.
Singapore’s 10-fold rise in family offices is driving a philanthropic boom
Singapore has more than 2,000 single-family offices — up from 200 in 2019. Many are channeling their overseas charitable efforts through the city-state.
S’porean man allegedly asked to pay S$298 for ‘customs tax’ after buying S$1,400 water filter in JB
A Singaporean man was reportedly tricked into paying S$298 of "customs tax" at the Singapore borders after buying a water filter in Johor Bahru which cost S$1,400. A reader told Mothership that his ...
Memecoins: A new frontier or a dicey gamble for young investors in Singapore?
Two Gen Z investors said they are drawn to memecoins for their potential outsized returns, despite knowing the risks involved. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares rise at Friday’s open; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares began Friday (Feb 7) trading in positive territory as markets abroad mostly closed higher. Read more at The Business Times.