Singapore topped the list of Asia Pacific cities ranked by their property investment prospects by in a survey the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ( read original story ...)
What China Investment Corporation’s deal in Sydney says about Asia’s property market
China’s sovereign wealth fund’s acquisition of an additional stake in an office tower in Sydney’s central business district is symptomatic of the state of the property market in the region, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Guide to Buying Overseas Property – Plus, 7 International Projects in AVPE 2020
In our Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2020, nearly 40% Singaporeans plan to purchase property overseas. If you’re thinking of investing in a home overseas, here's a guide on what to consider and 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Suite Life: Urbane retreat at Andaz Singapore
So many staycays, so little time. What makes this hotel special? The Andaz chain is the younger, hipper offshoot of the Hyatt and the name is Hindi for "personal style". There's lots of it in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring wholesale CBDC, local exec says
Singapore is ready to launch its own CBDC, which will facilitate inter-bank settlements, says CFO at Singapore's central bank. ( read original story ...)
Singapore brain bank receives first donations of brains for research
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The one-year-old Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) welcomed its first two "deposits" this year, with the first of two brains donated on Sept 10. ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Tested formula for buying property
Buying property can be daunting, given factors like price, location and amenities to consider, but Knight Frank executive Linda Chern approaches the task with slide-rule precision.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
The Hindu Explains | What is a bank moratorium, and when does it come into play?
When does the Reserve Bank of India intervene and what are some of the key steps it takes? The story so far: On November 17, the Centre, acting on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ready to launch wholesale CBDC, local exec says
Singapore is ready to launch its own CBDC, which will facilitate inter-bank settlements, says CFO at Singapore's central bank. ( read original story ...)
Mizuho to Cut Singapore Office Space on Work-From-Home Success
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is set to trim its Singapore office space, as the Japanese bank looks to revamp the workplace in global financial centers in the wake of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Chinese property buyers sharpen focus on Portugal and Singapore, shun four spots troubled by geopolitical risks
Property investors from mainland China are sharpening their focus on Portugal and Singapore as alternative investment locations, while shifting more money out of traditional markets like the US and ... ( read original story ...)
This Time, India Is Getting a Bank Rescue Right
Another Indian bank has failed, the third collapse of a major deposit-taking institution in 15 months and the first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. But instead of allowing a zombie lender ... ( read original story ...)
Business Live: Shares flat as focus shifts to rising coronavirus cases; troubled Lakshmi Vilas Bank set to be handed over to Singapore’s DBS
India set to hand troubled Lakshmi Vilas Bank to Singapore's DBS. Th troubled lender may have a suitor, after all. Reuters reports: "Lakshmi Vilas Bank is set to be folded into th ... ( read original story ...)
Buying or renting your own place in Singapore? Here’s a guide to help you
So, you want to get a “bachelor pad”, which essentially, is a home for a single man to call his own. (For women, it’s usually referred to as a “bachelorette pad”, but in this article, we’ll use the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman expects an 18% return for Asia-Pacific stocks in 2021 — here are the bank’s investment ideas
Pacific will likely be in "a sweet spot" in 2021 as economies grow and interest rates fall — and that will benefit stocks, said Goldman Sachs. ( read original story ...)
6 Sustainable Residences in Singapore for Families Going Green
More and more families in Singapore are adopting eco-friendly lifestyles, starting with choosing beautiful, convenient and green homes. Here are 6 PropertyGuru Singapore Property Award-winning ... ( read original story ...)