DBS Group Research has reiterated its positive stance on Singapore office real estate investment trusts (Reits), citing a potential increase in demand due to the expansion plans of Chinese technology ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse May Run Out Of Steam On Thursday
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, gathering almost 25 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 2,500-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore August Exports Rise 7.7% Year/year, Higher Than Forecasts
On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, exports expanded 10.5% in August after a 1.2% rise in the previous month, Enterprise Singapore said in a statement. Economists had forecast a 0.9% rise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wants Cold War’s Casualties, Not Cash
The more desperately Chinese firms seek a haven for their international operations, the more they’ll lean toward Singapore. Will their love be reciprocated? Amid the drumbeats of a U.S.-China cold war ... ( read original story ...)
Most foreign students back in Singapore for university, some to continue online classes overseas
Most international students at Singapore's autonomous universities are back here for classes in the new semester amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Flipkart IPO likely next year; to list overseas at $50B valuation: report
According to the Reuters report, Flipkart is likely to choose between Singapore or the United States for the IPO. The company is incorporated in Singapore, but listing in the US ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore becomes hub for Chinese tech amid US tensions
Some of China's biggest technology firms are expanding operations in Singapore as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Tencent and Alibaba are increasing their presence in the city state ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to reward residents for healthy habits with Apple Watch
Using the Apple Watch, Singaporeans can soon start earning financial rewards for hitting health goals and taking part in public health activities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore becoming hub for China’s tech giants
Some of China's biggest technology firms are expanding operations in Singapore as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Tencent and Alibaba are increasing their presence in the city state ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian who overstayed in Singapore stole debit cards, bikes and mobile phone
On Wednesday (), Song was jailed two months and seven weeks after he pleaded guilty to eight charges, including overstaying in Singapore for 190 days, and for stealing bicycles, a mobile phone, and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS says ‘time to relook’ office Reits as Chinese tech giants’ expansion plans for Singapore spur demand
DBS Group Research on Wednesday (Sept 16) reiterated its positive stance on Singapore office real estate investment trusts (Reits), citing a potential upcycle in office demand spurred by the expansion ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia-Pacific mixed as Japan’s exports plunge in August
Provisional trade statistics from Japan's Ministry of Finance released Wednesday showed the country's exports in August falling 14.8% as compared to a year ago. That compared against a 16.1% drop ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered CEO says Hong Kong is ‘very, very safe’ as banking center
"The fact is Hong Kong is sitting here as the gateway to China for capital into China and out of China. That's only become more clear," said StanChart's CEO Bill Winters. ( read original story ...)
How can we mobilise finance to build back a resilient, sustainable post-Covid economy?
Finance leaders, investors meet to discuss key questions at Unlocking capital for sustainability 2020, hosted by Eco-Business in partnership with UN Environment Programme ... ( read original story ...)
Mediacorp, PropNex, 99.co team up to launch virtual Singapore Property Show 2020
A new collaboration between Mediacorp, real estate agency PropNex and real estate portal 99.co will see the launch of a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Customs’ scrutiny from Sept 21 to check all Chinese imports
There has been rampant violation of “rules of origin” that have opened floodgates for dumping of Chinese goods in India through third countries such as Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)