News
Bank of Singapore mulling China onshore presence
A JV with a local partner is likely.
MAS, Australian regulator ink deal to help fintechs go global
It will slash regulatory uncertainty, time to market.
Genting targets high-rolling Chinese gamblers with massive Jeju project
The resort can rake in $145 million in profits per year.
SME sentiment ticks up, ends seven straight quarters of escalating pessimism
Turnover and profitability expectations improved.
SingPost releases new code of business conduct and ethics
On back of recent corporate governance lapses.
Should I stay or should I go: Increasing number of tourists opting for shorter visits
Despite a 14.1% rise in tourist arrivals.
SIA to launch non-stop daily flights to San Francisco starting October 23
This will be the longest route in its network.
Bottoms up: Here’s why ThaiBev is sticking with its beer segment for the long term
Its market share for beer has increased by 10%.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's economy has been on a downward slide for the past five years
The city-state's slowdown is among the worst in the region.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.21%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore home sales climb to record high; Male-dominated sectors in Singapore
And United to have dole U.S.-Singapore nonstop only four months.
Retail sales up 3.8% in April as car deals surge
But most other sectors saw a drop in sales.
New home sales surged 41.6% to 1,056 units in May
Gem Residences was the top seller.
Domestic economy expected to grow 1.8% as experts trim forecasts yet again
Headline inflation is expected to stay negative.
MDA launches public tender for two FM frequencies
All genres and programming formats are welcome.
CapitaLand venture fund to dole out $100m to tech start-ups
It’s targeting innovators in real estate.
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