IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR), released on Thursday (Nov 30), shows that Singapore has climbed up to take third place, following the United States and the Netherlands in first and ...
OCBC sues suspect in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case for $19.7 million
OCBC filed a claim against Su Baolin and a court order to seize a mortgaged bungalow under construction at Sentosa Cove. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asia’s most expensive cities, ranked
Hong Kong is Asia’s second-most expensive city in which to live, and the fifth worldwide. See how other cities in the region compare in our map below. Despite some high rankings, most Asian cities became comparatively less expensive this year: 46 out of 58 slid down the rankings.
4 Singapore REITs to Include in Your December Watch List
These comprised five properties in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan that were all sold ... gross profit jumped 23% year on year as revenue growth outpaced the increase in operating and finance costs.
Singapore property tax for most homes to increase in 2024, government to give up to 100% rebate
SINGAPORE – Property tax (PT) in Singapore is set to go up as the annual values (AV) of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats and most private residential properties will increase with effect from ...
Singapore HDB rents to rise by 1-3% next year
Rents in the city fringe could experience more rental growth. In 2023, there was a substantial reduction in flats reaching their five-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) in Singapore, causing a spike ...
Singaporean businesses explore Long An’s investment environment
The Mekong Delta province of Long An is willing to create favorable conditions for Singaporean businesses to expand investment in the locality, especially in the fields of innovation, green energy ...
President Tharman: Singapore must seize the huge benefits of AI
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam addressed the World Leaders Forum at Columbia University on Tuesday (28... The post President Tharman: Singapore must seize the huge benefits of AI appeared ...
Shein IPO: What Investors Should Know About the Fast-Fashion Star
This fall, investors have been greeted by new stock issues from Birkenstock, Arm Holdings, and Instacart, and investors just got wind of the biggest debut of the new IPO season. Shein (pronounced ...
Singapore real income falls 2.3% this year as inflation lingers
Real median wage, which takes inflation into account, fell 2.3% this year while real income for lower earners fell 3%, according to the ministry’s Labor Force in Singapore advance release on Thursday.
2022 StanChart Singapore Marathon winner back to defend his crown in bigger 2023 edition
Ezekiel Omullo, who used the $10k prize money from 2022 to upgrade his chicken farm to a sheep farm, is eyeing the $40k top prize. Read more at straitstimes.com.
We’ve appointed Daniel Furer as Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation
We've appointed Daniel Furer as Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation | Standard Chartered | Singapore – Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) has appointed Daniel Furer as Head of ...
OCBC remains RHB’s top pick after 3QFY2023 results
RHB Bank Singapore is maintaining its neutral rating on the Singapore banking sector after all three banks have reported their results for the 3QFY2023 ended Sept 30. OCBC is the team’s preferred pick ...
Step-By-Step Guide To The ‘Lock Up Savings’ For In Person Withdrawals At DBS, UOB, OCBC
Customers of Singapore’s three local banks (DBS, UOB, and OCBC) will now be able to put a lock on their savings (and stow away the “key”).
Singapore: Industrial Production surprised to the upside in October – UOB
Singapore’s Oct industrial production (IP ... IP Outlook – Manufacturing Activity Likely Bottomed Alongside Nascent Signs Of An Upturn In The Electronics Cycle - On a 6 months moving average (6MMA) ...
Here are the world’s most expensive cities to live in for 2023—Singapore tops the list again
This is the ninth time in 11 years that Singapore topped the list, while Zurich moved up five positions from last year.