Singapore is the world's most expensive place to own a car—and the biggest cost involved has more than quadrupled in recent years. Under a quota system introduced in 1990 to cut traffic congestion, the city-state sells 10-year "certificates of entitlement" allowing the holder to own a car,
The Rich Are Flocking to Singapore. Bankers Stick With Hong Kong
(Bloomberg Markets) -- The boldfaced names in money management can’t get enough of Singapore these days. Billionaire Ray Dalio has set up shop to manage some of his personal fortune there. Ken Griffin and Steve Cohen are on hiring sprees. Most Read from ...
Trident Digital Tech Seeks U.S. IPO Investment
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. has filed for a $50 million IPO in the US, although the final figure may differ. The company provides digital transformation services to small and medium enterprises ...
From AI to blockchain technology: How this bank is helping firms scale up internationally
Named Best Bank for Digital Solutions for the first time at the Asiamoney Banking Awards 2023, HSBC Singapore is recognised for being at the forefront of digital innovation. Read more at straitstimes ...
Middleman in S$760,000 bribery scheme involving Wildlife Reserves Singapore director gets jail
Too Say Kiong acted as an intermediary, delivering bribes to a Wildlife Reserves Singapore representative to secure jobs for his company.
Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira comes home to ‘nice, warm welcome’
A crowd of 70 fans, family and friends were at Changi Airport to greet the newly crowned Asian champion. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Birkenstock IPO: fit or flop?
Sandal firm Birkenstock is the latest high-profile listing to put the spotlight on the IPO market. IGTV financial analyst @AngelineOng takes a look at how Birkenstock’s upcoming listing is likely to ...
Money laundering scandal in Singapore shines light on family offices, China
CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk Box' with more on the rapidly growing money laundering scandal in Singapore, which is now turning to China and privately held family offices.
Singapore retail sales growth rises to higher-than-expected 4% in August
SINGAPORE’S retail sales rose 4 per cent on year in August, climbing from the revised 1.3 per cent growth recorded in July, Department of Statistics (Singstat) data showed on Thursday (Oct 5). Read ...
Singapore ‘confirms arrest’ of crypto fund founder
Singapore police appeared to confirm the arrest of Su Zhu, one of the founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital. Last week, the
Singapore’s middle distillates stocks near 2-year high on lower gasoil net exports
Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles hovered around a two-year high, tracking declines in net gasoil exports, though a rise in jet fuel/kerosene net exports slowed down the overall inventory pile ...
4 Singapore Stocks with Growth and Dividends That Are Perfect for a Retirement Portfolio
Growth investing emphasizes the increase in the value of your investment ... though – it is possible to enjoy the best of both worlds. We highlight four Singapore stocks with the potential to deliver ...
Singapore stocks rise with Wall Street rally, STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE – A modest rebound on Wall Street overnight after ... Wall Street’s relief rally came after a slight fall in Treasury yields, with investment bank Saxo’s Apac strategy team noting that the ...
Poly, ITE students to be offered stints with UOB under bank’s new work-study programme
SINGAPORE – Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education students will from 2024 have a shot at taking on roles such as assistant relationship manager or credit analyst at UOB for a year, prior to ...
30 people fall ill after wedding banquet at St Regis Singapore hotel; authorities investigating
The St Regis Singapore hotel also provided food samples from the wedding reception to be tested by a third-party accredited food safety expert.
UOB announces 3 new initiatives in Singapore, aimed at supporting employees across all career stages
The UUP targets to reach 500 students over three years. The new UOB Better U Campus Keeping in mind that reskilling and upskilling remain top-of-mind concerns for employees in Singapore, and a ...