From street level, number 2 Wilby Road in Singapore’s affluent Bukit Timah seems, if anything, nondescript compared to its grandiose neighbours. Foliage tumbles from the front garden over a wooden fence, while an unkempt, once-white pillar modestly bears ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government increases stamp duty on high-end residential properties
The Singaporean government has increased the top marginal Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) rate for residential properties to 4% to ensure that Singapore’s “tax system remains progressive”. The tax will be applicable on the portion of residential property ... ( read original story ...)
Grab Blue Chips While They Are On Sale!
While it is still three months away from the Great Singapore Sale, OCBC concurs that the great stock market sale came early this year in the form of a market correction. The plunge that took place at the start of February was a dramatic one that market had ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Stop The Bleeding On Monday
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, dropping almost 80 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,480-point plateau although it may find traction on Monday. ( read original story ...)
It’s raining dividends at OCBC and UOB
In line with DBS' increase in dividends, OCBC and UOB also raised their annual dividend run-rate. Jefferies Singapore said OCBC raised its dividend run rate from 36 cents to 38 cents, whilst UOB increased it from 70 cents to 80 cents. In addition ... ( read original story ...)
Airline review: Singapore Airlines A380-800 business class, Singapore to Sydney
For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Airbus A380-800, the newest aircraft in the fleet at the time of the flight and the first of five new A380 ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: All parties committed to continuation of HSBC event, says LPGA Tour commissioner Mike Whan
Today marks the end of the current three-year sponsorship cycle of the HSBC Women's World Championship, but LPGA Tour commissioner Mike Whan was confident it will not signal the conclusion of the tournament in Singapore. The US$1.5 million (S$2 million ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Brooke Henderson ties for second at LPGA Singapore tournament
SINGAPORE—Michelle Wie holed a 36-foot putt from off the green on the final hole to win the Women’s World Championship by one stroke on Sunday while Canada’s Brooke Henderson tied for second. Wie capture her first LPGA tournament since the 2014 U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Consolidation ahead for private banking in Asia, says asset manager run by Liechtenstein royalty
LGT bought Dutch bank ABN Amro’s private banking arm in Asia and the Middle East in December 2016. Singapore lender DBS acquired Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s wealth business in five Asian markets: Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and ... ( read original story ...)
Wie drains monster putt to end title drought in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Michelle Wie drained a monster birdie putt from off the green on the final hole to record a stunning one-shot victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship after a thrilling final round of low scoring and late drama on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Wie clinches LPGA Singapore event for first win since 2014
SINGAPORE (AP) — Michelle Wie holed a 36-foot putt from off the green on the final hole to win the Women's World Championship by one stroke on Sunday and capture her first LPGA tournament since the 2014 U.S. Women's Open. With four players in contention ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korda grabs 54-hole HSBC lead week after sister’s win
The Sister Act is playing across the LPGA stage in Singapore. Nelly Korda set herself up for a Sunday run at winning the HSBC Women’s World Championship just a week after her older sister, Jessica, won the Honda LPGA Thailand. Korda, 19, caught fire ... ( read original story ...)
Passing Through Singapore? How To Make The Most Of A Changi Airport Layover
Then head over to Haw Par Villa, brought to you by the guy behind the famed Singapore export Tiger Balm, who created this cultural park to teach the masses about death, afterlife, and Chinese mythology. The “Oriental Disneyland” is bizarre, rich in ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: Korda Moves Top in Singapore, Eyes Rare Sibling Double
SINGAPORE — Nelly Korda fired a seven-under 65 to move into a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Saturday as the American targets both a first LPGA Tour victory and a rare sibling double in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Korda moves top in Singapore, eyes rare sibling double
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Nelly Korda fired a seven-under 65 to move into a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Saturday as the American targets both a first LPGA Tour victory and a rare sibling double in ... ( read original story ...)
Kang ties record, leads by four shots at HSBC
With a course record-tying 8-under-par 64 Friday in Singapore, Kang took control at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. She is bogey free through 36 holes, with her 12 under total four shots clear of Nelly Korda (66), who is looking to add to LPGA history. ( read original story ...)