In an opinion piece by Joseph Tan, the effectiveness of the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) in addressing price hikes in Singapore is questioned. Tan argues that the ABSD has failed to stabilize ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC targets ‘mid-teens’ Asia returns amid Ping An pressure
Top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group has criticized the bank’s current model in Asia as being inefficient. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Passes MAS’ Bill on ‘COSMIC’ to Gather Info on “Red Flag” Customers
The Singapore parliament has passed the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) bill to establish the COSMIC platform.
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses. UOB has inked a partnership with Robert Parker Wine Advocate to offer exclusive wine pairing dinners to the bank's cardholders. The two-year ...
dtcpay Officially Opens New Headquarters in Singapore
The new office, located at Cecil Street, aims to develop local talent and partnerships with companies by providing seamless digital payment solutions for merchants across different industries. dtcpay ...
S’pore now imports live chickens from Indonesia
Live broiler chickens, like other livestock, meat and egg items, can only be imported from sources accredited by SFA and AVS. The chickens are ensured to be free of high pathogeni ...
Singapore receives first-ever import of live chicken from Indonesia
Agri-food company, Japfa, delivered 23,000 live chickens to Singapore on 12 May, marking the first-ever fresh chicken export from Indonesia to the Lion City. In a bourse filing, Japfa said PT Ciomas ...
Crate and Barrel exits Singapore market in shock announcement
Home good retailer Crate and Barrel will be exiting the Singapore market, according to a statement on its social media channels. The European brand, which has been in Singapore for the last 10 years, ...
Naked roadside seduction: Singapore man caught baring it all on Sembawang road (Video)
An unsightly scene of a man baring it all while lying seductively on a road was captured on video by a driver recently.
Singapore releases $10 coin to mark Lee Kuan Yew’s 100th birth anniversary
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (May 15) launched a $10 coin to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.The coin pays tribute to Mr Lee's
NTU Singapore scientists discover why wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds
Wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds because shapes influence cell movements, a team of researchers at Nanyang Technological University,
Water polo: Singapore exact revenge on Indonesia, one step closer to reclaiming SEA Games gold | Video
Singapore men's water polo team moved one step closer to reclaiming their Games crown. The last time the sport featured at the SEA Games, Singapore finished with a bronze after two wins, a draw and a 7-5 defeat at the hands of Indonesia.
Singapore’s long-serving c.bank chief reappointed for 2 years
Singapore's central banker Ravi Menon has been re-appointed in his role for another two years, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Friday.
China c.bank rolls over medium-term policy loans, rate unchanged
China's central bank rolled over maturing medium-term policy loans while keeping interest rates unchanged on Monday, matching market expectations. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Open Lower On Monday
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in six straight sessions, slipping more than 60 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,210-point plateau ...
Crypto companies are playing poker with the SEC as agency cracks down on the industry
Crypto companies have issued bold threats to leave the U.S ... In October that year, he said the U.K., Switzerland, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates were under consideration for Ripple's ...