Singapore
MAS bans three ex-insurance agents for providing false information
MAS bans three ex-insurance agents for providing false information
The prohibition orders took effect 24 May.
Prime Tanjong Pagar shophouse hits market with $10m guide price
PropNex is selling the property via an EOI exercise.
Singapore’s updated Cybersecurity Act ensures heightened security in the digital age
The bill amending Cybersecurity Act was passed on 7 May.
NTU and GAIP launch AI-focused insurance competition
The competition offers a total prize pool of S$20,000.
Ascott and Warees team up for 90-unit co-living lyf Chinatown Singapore
The property will open in mid-2026.
MAS crackdown exposes dishonesty amongst ex-agents
These agents were representatives of Prudential and Manulife.
Seatrium secures $11b FPSO contracts from Petrobras
Expected completion is in 2029.
Singlife launches new digital wealth booster
The plan offers a guaranteed annual yield of 3.25%.
SMEs prefer standard office spaces over co-working options
Only three in 10 SMEs opt for co-working spaces.
SME employees demand more wellness facilities in workspaces
One-third of SME employees said their workplaces lack wellness amenities.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.18%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 2.70% increase.
Banks, utilities top Morgan Stanley's top stocks in Singapore
DBS, OCBC, Singtel, Sembcorp and Genting are its top picks.
Staying agile: Navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Singapore
All throughout the year, scams continued to rank high on Singapore’s list of major concerns. In 2023, there were several reports of phones being hacked and people losing their hard-earned savings.
Jardine Matheson projects modest profit decline in 2024
The company cited market conditions for the profit decline.
Industrial leasing volume decline 7.7% in Q1 over weak global trade demand
This is the lowest since 2020.
How much will private and public homes cost in Bukit Timah Turf City?
The estate will yield up to 20,000 new homes.
Sabana REIT postpones May 24 EGM
The REIT postponed the EGM due to a High Court hearing on the Abeyance Application.
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