OCBC outperformed with a net interest margin expansion of 75bp YoY. The big three banks of Singapore –- DBS, OCBC, and UOB –- saw sizable expansions in their respective net interest margin (NIM) in ...
‘Doomsday’: Singapore renters sound the alarm as prices surge
At the end of last year, the lease on Eva Teh's flat in central Singapore came up for renewal. The Singaporean and her husband were expecting their monthly rent to rise. What they weren't prepared for ...
Rent ‘doomsday’ in Singapore as prices surge
Prices are rising across the city-state's property market, with rents for properties in public housing blocks and high-end homes heading higher. According to real estate consultancy Knight Frank, ...
Prince William Is Taking the 2023 Earthshot Prize to Singapore in November
The third annual ceremony for the royal’s climate solutions prize will be a part of a larger week focused on connecting finalists with global leaders, businesses, and investors.
US law firm Baker Botts re-enters Asia-Pacific with Singapore launch
U.S. law firm Baker Botts has re-entered the Asia-Pacific legal market with an office in Singapore, almost 18 months after it shut its Hong Kong office.
Singapore to award 6 GHz spectrum to expand Wi-Fi use
IMDA expects Wi-Fi 6E-enabled equipment and devices to be commercially available in Singapore by the third quarter of 2023.
Singapore home sales shoot up 80 per cent, hitting 7-month high
Surging home prices and rents are becoming a headache for Singapore’s government as it tries to mollify citizens and remain competitive as a financial hub. ( read original story ...)
HSBC aims to grow its Asian business amid pressure from top shareholder Ping An
HSBC has unveiled plans to bolster revenues in its Asia business amid mounting pressure from its top shareholder to improve performance across the region. The banking giant told investors it is aiming ...
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is looking to invest more in the secondary market, as other VC funds look to sell
An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. An curved arrow pointing right. GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund is keen on doing more in the secondary market, where private stakes in ...
Singapore to allocate 6GHz to Wi-Fi
Singapore's telecoms regulator prepared for the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology, with a plan to allocate 500MHz of spectrum in the 6GHz band.
Best Home Loan Rates
Now that we have helped you better understand HDB home loans and the plethora of bank loans available in Singapore, you are well-equipped to select the best home loan for your needs. Regardless of ... ( read original story ...)
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The current high interest rate environment has seen increases in the monthly mortgage payments for homeowners in Singapore servicing their property with floating rate bank loans. Learn what we can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Egg Freezing Rules as Births Hit Record Low
Singapore will further ease rules on egg freezing by increasing the age limit for women who wish to undergo the procedure.
Singapore and Shanghai cooperation can be ‘vanguard’ of new upgraded ties with China: DPM Wong
SHANGHAI - Singapore and Shanghai’s relationship can be a vanguard of the new partnership between the island state and China, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told Shanghai party chief Chen Jining on Monday.
Indonesian duo stopped at Singapore Cruise Centre with over S$35k in undeclared cash
Two Indonesian women who tried to bring more than S$35,600 in undeclared foreign currencies into Singapore were stopped by the authorities last Wednesday (May 10) after getting off a ferry at the Singapore Cruise Centre.
SEA Games 2023: Loss in 2019 ‘purely a fluke’, Singapore water polo men one step from gold
For four years, they had only one mission – to reclaim the SEA Games gold. With the Singapore men’s water polo team just one step away from success after a 10-4 victory against the Philippines on Monday,