Service providers however believe that proper training and experience should come before government oversight.
Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to 2-3%, upper end of range
SINGAPORE — The Singapore economy is now expected to grow at the upper end of the official forecast range in 2024, with external demand seen as resilient for the rest of the year though global downside risks remain. The Ministry of Trade and Industry ...
Singapore juniors most affected by Standard Chartered job cuts —report
"SG is the worst affected place. Surprisingly, MD's are unaffected, even though they say this is about costs," one junior banker said ... ( read original story ...)
President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore has been appointed Co-Chair of the World Bank Group’s... The post President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level ... ( read original story ...)
Ho Bee Land posts $9.5m net profit, reversing last year’s loss
Meanwhile, Ho Bee Land reported a profit attributable to its owners of the company of $8.8m, a turnaround from the loss of $155.7m in H1 2023. The attributable profit translates to earnings per share ... ( read original story ...)
Eligible Singaporeans to get between $200 and $400 in September to help with rising cost of living
Those whose assessable income is up to $100,000 and do not own more than one property are eligible. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More than 2.4 million Singaporeans to receive $200 to $400 cost-of-living special payment in September
SINGAPORE: More than 2.4 million Singaporeans are set to receive $200 to $400 as part of the Cost-of-Living (COL) Special Payment in September. At Budget 2024, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance ...
Discover Korean Heritage in Singapore: Exciting Events and Interactive Programs at NATAS Holidays 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Heritage Agency (KHA) announces its participation in Singapore's largest travel fair, NATAS Holidays 2024 (NATAS), from August 16 to 18. This event will serve as a platform to showcase the ...
Singapore bets on factories bouncing back, sees economy surpassing target in 2024
Singapore today upgraded its economic growth forecast for this year after beating expectations in the second quarter and on optimism that the
Singapore shares fall at Thursday’s open; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Thursday (Jul 18), after indices in the US and Europe closed mixed overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.6 per cent or 20.25 points to 3,469.32 as at 9.01 am ...
How to force your phone to use LTE or 5G
Whether trying to push your phone onto 5G exclusively or staying on the older LTE network, forcing Android to stick to one of the two is simple. Here's how it's done on phones by each major ...
FirstCry shares list at 40% premium over IPO price
Ahead of the issue opening, the company raised ₹1886 crore from 71 anchor investors including SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, among others.
XBBF empowers Singapore SMEs with $15,000 fund to transform, grow, and do good
SINGAPORE: In Singapore’s business landscape, Melissa Laurie’s entrepreneurial journey with Oysterly has taken a remarkable... The post XBBF empowers Singapore SMEs with $15,000 fund to transform, ...
Singapore’s banks and regulators can do more to drive a regional coal phaseout
For a genuine coal phaseout, it is essential that private banks cease funding for any new coal expansion, and redirect these funds towards investments in grid infrastructure, renewable energies ...
‘Welcome home Max!’: Singapore’s Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
SINGAPORE: The arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 was busier than usual and crackled with anticipation before dawn on Tuesday (Aug 13) as Singapore welcomed its youngest Olympic medallist, ...
Motorcyclists heading to Malaysia can clear Singapore checkpoints with QR code from Aug 15
Those travelling to Malaysia in cars have already been using QR code clearances since March 19. Read more at straitstimes.com.