LVS posts 62pct jump in 2Q profit on Macau, Singapore

The quarterly results were driven by strong performance at its Macau and Singapore subsidiaries, the firm said on Wednesday. The group’s consolidated net revenue increased 18.6 percent to US$3.14 billion. Group-wide consolidated adjusted property ... ( read original story ...)

These Asian banks are set to gain on a property boom

"Given the significant weight of [the housing loans] segment, the Singapore banks will benefit from a stronger Singapore mortgage system loans growth," Teong told CNBC, adding that he expected local banks to gain market share against international and non ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of China to release Sheng Siong credit cards

These contactless cards offer 12% cash rebates. As part of efforts to drive Singapore's cashless agenda, the Bank of China Singapore Branch (BOCSG) and local supermarket chain Sheng Siong launched a new contactless credit card that offers up to 12% cash ... ( read original story ...)

Deutsche Bank : Singapore wins at Enabling Employers Awards

Deutsche Bank Singapore's efforts to increase participation in the workplace by people with disabilities was commended by Singapore's SGEnable, a government agency dedicated to enabling people with disabilities. The bank won the Achievement Award ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks spring higher as lenders advance

Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday, led by gains in lenders such as OCBC Bank and DBS Group Holdings. The Straits Times Index rose 0.53 percent or 18 points to 3,328. It ended 0.1 percent lower on Monday, taking the year-to-date gains to 15 percent. ( read original story ...)

Asia Stocks Mixed as U.S. Dollar Seeks Direction

Property developer Sunac China Holdings announced it agreed ... the Kospi index retreated 11.63 points, or 0.5%, to 2,439.90 In Singapore, the Straits Times Index gained 17.03 points, or 0.5%, to 3,327.83 In New Zealand, the NZX 50 heightened 30.77 points ... ( read original story ...)

News Roundup (July 2017)

The penthouse is expected to test the endurance of demand for luxury property in Singapore, the segment of the market that suffered most from the government’s property cooling measures. Property consultancy JLL revealed that luxury home prices in the ... ( read original story ...)