If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account …
Singapore public housing resale prices rise 9.6% in 2024
Resale public housing prices in Singapore, one of the world’s most expensive cities, rose by 9.6% in 2024, according to preliminary government data released on Thursday. Eight out of 10 of citizens …
Private home prices in Singapore rose 2.3 per cent in Q4, but overall growth slowed to 3.9 per cent in 2024
SINGAPORE: Private residential property prices rose 2.3 per cent in the fourth quarter due primarily to a last-minute surge in new home sales, reversing a modest drop in the third quarter.
In New Year message, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says economy beat growth expectations with 4pc rise in 2024
Singapore’s economy grew by 4.0 per cent in 2024, exceeding expectations, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Wong, who is also finance …
Iraq’s leading fintech ‘Qi Card’ and ‘Ant International’ launch SuperQi App with digital banking capabilities
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates): — Qi Card, a leading player in Iraq’s fintech sector, has unveiled its groundbreaking third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International, powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation headquartered in Singapore.
Vietnam’s GDP could overtake Singapore’s by 2029
While Vietnam’s per capita GDP remains lower than that of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, it is set to surpass Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026, climbing to fourth place among ASEAN-6 nations …
Layoffs and job cuts in Singapore in 2024
RETRENCHMENT and unemployment in Singapore eased in the third quarter, but the current quarter posted some prominent layoffs. From the beverage sector to consumer electronics and e-commerce, here are …
Vietnam’s GDP predicted to surpass Singapore’s in 2029
Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to hit $450 billion in 2024, placing it 34th globally, according to the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Budget 2025 wish list: Singapore businesses seek simpler tax processes
This includes simpler filing methods and more readily available tax advising services. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India’s Adani group to exit consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar in $2 billion deal
India’s Adani group is exiting its consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar International in a $2 billion deal as it looks to bolster its infrastructure business. The divestment marks the …