As shared by the Manpower Ministry, it would be "more appropriate" for employers to specify the level of English proficiency required of EP holders, based on specific business needs. ( read original story ...)
MPs unanimously endorse White Paper on Singapore’s healthcare reform plan
The two-day debate on the country's new strategy, which will put a stronger focus on preventive care, saw more than 30 Members of Parliament rising to speak on the issue. ( read original story ...)
5 Rock-Solid Singapore REITs Yielding More Than 5%
During times of stress, it’s useful to turn to these five solid REITs that can give you an attractive dividend yield. The post 5 Rock-Solid Singapore REITs Yielding More Than 5% appeared first on The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore office sector to be a “landlord’s market” going into next year
Rents are expected to rise by up to 5% for this year. Prime Grade office rents in Singapore’s Raffles Place / Marina Bay precinct increased 1.4% q-o-q in Q3 2022, averaging S$10.51 psf pm, according ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Unexpected drop in the Manufacturing PMI – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew assesses the recently published Manufacturing PMI in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore makes biggest seizure of rhino horn
Singapore authorities have made their biggest ever seizure of rhino horn with a US$830,000 haul confiscated from a smuggler arriving from South Africa, officials said Wednesday. "This is the largest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seen Tightening Monetary Policy as Price Pressures Persist
All 16 economists polled by Reuters forecast the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to tighten its policy, but they are divided on how aggressive the central bank is likely to be and which of its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks’ Mortgage Hikes Near Affordability Tipping Point
Singapore’s near decade-long spell of low interest rates has ended, with mortgage rates nearing an affordability tipping point that may hit borrowers’ disposable income and dent buyer demand. ( read original story ...)
Marcos’ ‘shameless’ F1 fun in Singapore shows his confidence in Philippine poll position: critics
Opponents call Marcos 'shamelessly entitled' and 'callous' for having fun in Singapore barely two weeks after Typhoon Noru left death and destruction on Luzon island His attendance of grand events, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore port plans new system to boost bunkering transparency
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) plans to start registering sales of bunker fuel electronically over the next two years to improve efficiency and trade transparency at the world's ... ( read original story ...)
They’ve got a tour of their own: Westlife will return to Singapore in Feb 2023
Westlife live is great. Our writer can vouch for that after catching their set when they were one of the headliners at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Multiple costume changes, dancing, 00s nostalgia and ... ( read original story ...)
Petrobras takes FPSO spending in Singapore to almost $9bn with order at Sembcorp Marine
Petrobras has ordered its third floating production, storage and offloading vessel newbuilding in Singapore in as many months. Its latest contract with Sembcorp Marine takes its spending on floaters ... ( read original story ...)
Ferrari should have ‘broken their computer’ over FIA fiasco at Singapore Grand Prix
You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former F1 team boss Flavio Briatore has taken aim at the FIA for the way they handled Sergio Perez's Safety Car infringement following his win in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Super-Rich China Hotpot Tycoons Pile Into Singapore’s Top Homes
(Bloomberg) -- As prices for some of Singapore’s most prestigious homes soar to records, the latest purchase by a China-born restaurant tycoon underscores just how strong demand remains among the ... ( read original story ...)
Nicholas Latifi justifies incident in Singapore: ‘I just didn’t see who was there’
The Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix race was short-lived for Nicholas Latifi, who was forced to retire after the seventh lap — when he collided with Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) on his way to turn five. At ... ( read original story ...)
Petrobras returns to Singapore for more FPSOs
Brazilan state-controlled oil giant Petrobras has placed an order with Singapore shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine for the construction of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel P-82 set ... ( read original story ...)