Singapore’s Straits Times Index has eked out gains of about 1% in 2022, the only developed-market gauge in positive territory in dollar terms. In contrast, a world gauge is down 22% in what could be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Won’t Defy Gravity for Long
The fastest quarterly increase in suburban real-estate prices in 13 years will make the city-state uncomfortable. Authorities will act again if rising interest costs fail to cool demand. ( read original story ...)
Single and Not Ready to Mingle: The Discrimination Against Single Women in Singapore | Opinion
Despite societal progress in attitudes toward singles in recent decades, the stigma of being single still remains for women. ( read original story ...)
Singapore luxury apartment prices grow 2% to $3,200psf in H1
The most expensive penthouse was sold for almost $60m. According to a CBRE report, 115 caveats were lodged for luxury apartments in Singapore’s Core Central Region (CCR) with a total transaction value ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore-Based Accelerator and VC Is Raising a $100M to Catalyze the Growth of Web3
The founding partner of LongHash Ventures discusses its Fund II and why people should care about the crypto landscape. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks may dial down loan growth targets but still outperform broader market: analysts
Rising uncertainty is clouding the outlook for banks in Singapore, as subdued growth in banking system loans point to headwinds for loan growth targets, note RHB Group Research analysts. Among the ... ( read original story ...)
The Chicken Pirate: Man arrested for trying to smuggle frozen chicken from Singapore to Johor Bahru
If you thought the chicken saga between Malaysia and Singapore was over, yolks on you! A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested while attempting to transport 210 kg of frozen chicken from Singapore to ... ( read original story ...)
Google Pixel 7 And 7 Pro Available Lands 13 October In Singapore From S$999
Less than a year after the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro arrived in Singapore, the Google Pixel 7 family is making its way to local shores at the same time that it launches in the other major markets. It’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank warns not all crypto activities are regulated
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said that some crypto-related activities are unregulated and it would not know the number of companies interested in setting up a crypto firm in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks index is sole winner among developed markets this year
Until the Fed slows or pivots, developed markets probably won’t catch up with Singapore, said Daniel Dubrovsky. ( read original story ...)
Banks in Singapore lift fixed deposit rates further with latest round of promotions
The interest rates offered by banks of 12-month fixed deposits are now at the highest in almost 24 years. SINGAPORE: Fixed deposit rates in Singapore have been on the rise, with some hitting levels ... ( read original story ...)
Firms’ reputation the top concern of CEOs in Singapore, outweighing economic uncertainty: Study
In contrast, CEOs globally said pandemic fatigue, uncertainty was their top concern. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rich Mainland Chinese Snap up Luxury Homes in Singapore Despite Tax Hikes
Wealthy mainland Chinese have been the top foreign buyers of expensive private properties in Singapore this year as the city-state reaps the benefits of post-pandemic reopening and a relatively strong ... ( read original story ...)
Wealthy Chinese nationals snap up luxury homes in Singapore despite tax hikes
SINGAPORE: Wealthy Chinese nationals have been the top foreign buyers of expensive private properties in Singapore this year as the country reaps the benefits of post-pandemic reopening and a ... ( read original story ...)
Fixed deposit rates rise further in Singapore with latest round of bank promotions
The interest rates offered by banks of 12-month fixed deposits are now at the highest in almost 24 years. SINGAPORE: Fixed deposit rates in Singapore have been on the rise, with some hitting levels ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Innovations SPAC Listing: Based In Singapore, But Made In China
Asia Innovations Group Ltd. announced it would make a backdoor listing in New York using a SPAC called Magnum Opus Acquisition Ltd. Click here to read more. ( read original story ...)