SINGAPORE: Singapore has solidified its position as a major player in global finance, ranking as the second-largest source of cross-border capital worldwide, according to a report by Colliers. The ...
Singapore authorities developing guidelines to help companies manage extreme weather risks
A new set of guidelines will help companies in Singapore better manage the risks that come with extreme weather conditions, even as heatwaves and heavy rains with strong winds become more frequent in ...
FBS Analysts Release New Report Examining the Impact of US Interest Rate Cut on the Crypto Market
Singapore, Singapore, October 7th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS, a leading global broker, has released a new analysis exploring how anticipated U.S. interest rate adjustments could influence the ...
Dyson informed MOM of its retrenchments ‘on time’, says ministry
Affected employees will have after-care support, outplacement help and access to career counselling. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (October 2024): Rates up to 3.45%, minimum deposits from $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Why Singapore has devoted decades to naturalising the city – but is it prepared for the changing climate?
Singapore’s evolution from Garden City to City in Nature has been the latest step in a decades-long process by which an urban population is learning to coexist with the natural world.
Citibank to shut last ‘transactional’ branch in S’pore next month as it eyes wealthy customers
Citibank will close its last branch in Singapore, located at the CPF Jurong Building in Jurong East, on Oct 12. The branch’s automated teller machines (ATMs), cash deposit machines and express cheque ...
Heartland merchants get boost in earnings on Saturdays from PayLah cashback initiative
DBS said the volume of transactions across 22,000 heartland merchants rose by about 40 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tax incentives will fuel EV adoption, rebate cuts unlikely to deter buyers from hybrids
Rebates for many mass-market hybrids will be halved in 2025, from $5,000 to $2,500. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PMI up further in September amid cooling in regional factory activity
SINGAPORE’S overall manufacturing sentiment improved further in September, even as regionwide factory activity remained weak. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore University’s PhD Scholarship Offers Research Opportunities for International Students
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched the NUS Industry-Relevant PhD Scholarship (NUS-IRP), providing an opportunity for individuals interested ...
Remembering Garfield: Singapore flat dwellers get council nod for tribute to orange cat allegedly chucked from HDB block
Whampoa residents have set up a memorial for Garfield, a beloved community cat that died on October 7, after allegedly being thrown from the 38th floor of their HDB block. Instagram user Noreen Loh ...
‘Look beyond viewpoint of the past’: Indian commerce minister to Singapore companies
SINGAPORE companies should look at the “transformative progress” of India and consider its long-term investment potential – beyond the “viewpoint of the past”, said India’s Minister of Commerce and ...
How to invest for a better yield on cash – instead of chilling in T-bills, invest with POSB?
T-Bills yields are falling. The latest T-Bills yields closed at 3.06%, which is the lowest it has been since late 2022 (more than 24 months ago). For Singapore investors, we have been enjoying high ...
Synology Solution Day 2024 in Singapore marks the arrival of its enterprise solutions into the small yet powerful country
Synology recently wrapped up its Solution Day 2024 event in Singapore, drawing strong attendance from the local IT community. Attendees gathered to explore Synology's latest advancements in data ...
Mattel unveils its first Diwali Barbie, only 50 brought into Singapore
The doll is designed by Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre and released just in time for Deepavali. Read more at straitstimes.com.