While investors typically retreat to the sidelines in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty, property buyers in Hong Kong and Singapore have bucked this trend. During the weekend of June 22 and 23, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore virtual banks to service Asia’s unbanked millions
"The commercial banks in Singapore are not as active in the unsecured space," said Simon Chen, a bank analyst at Moody's Investors Service in Singapore. "It's a small proportion of the banks' loan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore digital bank hopeful sees opportunities
Singapore’s financial regulator, The Monetary Authority of Singapore, recently announced plans to grant up to five digital bank licenses. Applications which are open to non-bank participants will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore virtual banks to snag up to 2% market share
"The commercial banks in Singapore are not as active in the unsecured space," said Simon Chen, a bank analyst at Moody's Investors Service in Singapore. "It's a small proportion of the banks' loan ... ( read original story ...)
Property market remains resilient despite school holidays
Demand for new homes in June - typically a slow month in the Singapore property market due to the school holidays - appeared resilient although developers sold fewer units. Analysts noted that last ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first seed bank launched to protect regional plant from climate change
The first seed bank of Singapore that currently has a collection of 10,000 plant species, was officially launched on Saturday, July 13. This unique move was taken to protect the local and regional ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first seed bank launched at Botanic Gardens to promote plant conservation
SINGAPORE - Much has been said about endangered animal species, but Singapore is now also doing its part for threatened plant species in South-east Asia with the opening of the country's first seed ... ( read original story ...)
How To Choose Your Home Loan Singapore: 5 Important Factors To Consider Before Deciding
Choosing a home loan can be confusing. There are so many options to think about: fixed or floating interest rates, loan term, lock-in periods, subsidies, penalties and other special features. There ... ( read original story ...)
Chance of Singapore easing monetary policy rises as economy flatlines: poll
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is increasingly likely to ease monetary policy at its semi-annual meeting in October in a bid to boost an export-reliant economy being choked by the U.S. ... ( read original story ...)
Braving curbs, Chinese buyers lead foreign revival in Singapore’s luxury homes
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Foreigners are once again pouring money into Singapore’s high-end property market despite hefty levies introduced last year. And, it is the Chinese who are leading the return, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s slowest growth in a decade raises recession risk
“It is quite disastrous... way below even the worst street forecasts,” said Selena Ling, head of treasury and strategy at OCBC Bank. The slump in Singapore - often seen as a bellwether for health of ... ( read original story ...)
Two charged for conspiring to cheat DBS, StanChart and Malayan Bank in application of loans worth S$1.7m
SINGAPORE: Two Singaporeans were charged in court on Thursday (Jul 11) for conspiring to cheat DBS Bank, Malayan Bank (Singapore) and Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) in the application of more ... ( read original story ...)
Are You Ready to Get a Car Loan in Singapore?
Remember that a house is essential to living, whereas a car is not. Singapore is small and well-connected. Don’t end up getting a smaller home loan, and living in an uncomfortable situation for 15 to ... ( read original story ...)
Miris HMA™ installed in Singapore to provide invaluable help for premature babies
Miris announces the official release and Singapore's first clinical installation of Miris Human Milk Analyzer™ (Miris HMA™) at the milk bank KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore. For the ... ( read original story ...)
One Pearl Bank sales gallery to open for public viewing from 13 July
SINGAPORE — The One Pearl Bank sales gallery will be open for public viewing from Saturday (13 July), CapitaLand said. Located atop Pearl’s Hill and slated to complete in 2023, it will be the tallest ... ( read original story ...)
PropertyGuru appoints new country manager for Singapore
Asia’s leading property technology firm, PropertyGuru Group has appointed property industry veteran Dr Tan Tee Khoon as the new Country Manager for Singapore. With three decades of experience in ... ( read original story ...)