F ESTIVE FEVER” is how the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre describes the national mood in the run-up to Chinese New Year on February 10th. A different fever troubles the go …
PM Lee calls on opposition to be ‘upfront’ about stance on Singapore’s reserves and take ideas to ballot box
“If any other political party thinks that this is not the right approach, if they truly believe that we should dip into our reserves more, then bring it to the ballot box,” says Prime Minister Lee …
Cross Border Payments Singapore: How the Lion City is Poised to be Global Hub
With a well-developed reputation as a global finance hub, cross-border payments in Singapore have the makings of a global hub.
Kazakhstan ratifies agreement with Singapore on mutual protection of investments
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law On the ratification of the agreement between the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the government of the Republic of Singapore …
Bangladesh approves purchase of LNG cargoes from int’l spot market
In line with the approved proposals of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, state-owned Petrobangla will sign Master Sale and Purchase Agreements (MSPAs) with Golbar Singapore Limited and Vitol …
Hong Kong, Singapore prime property prices to see big declines as high rates weigh on sentiment: Savills
Of the 30 cities monitored in the Savills World Prime Residential Index, 17 will see price declines, with Hong Kong projected to see the highest drop of up to 10 per cent and as much as 3.9 per cent …
Singapore’s property tax revenue expected to increase by S$600m due to higher home valuations
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s residential property tax revenue for 2024 is expected to be around S$600 million (US$446 million) higher than what was collected in 2023, said Second Minister for Finance Chee …
Best credit card for online shopping in Singapore (2024): OCBC, DBS, UOB, Citi and more
Credit cards can help you make the best out of online shopping. Which card, from OCBC and DBS to UOB and Citi, is right for you?
Asean property stocks: Positioning for falling interest rates in 2024
AS THE interest rate cycle turns this year, we see opportunities arising among property stocks across Asean including Singapore. Read more at The Business Times.
Why a soft landing for Singapore property might be no landing at all
Why Singapore’s residential property market is not about to hit the skids In the commercial sector, rents for grade A offices in Singapore’s central business district (CBD) declined last quarter, on a …