S$22b. In the coming months, Knight Frank said Singapore’s capital markets space will be characterised by investors on the search for assets being primarily focused on adding value to the properties …
Lazada, Seoul Business Agency partner to support Korean SMEs’ growth
The SMEs will be first onboarded in Lazada Singapore. Lazada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) to support the expansion of South Korean small and …
Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
Saudi Arabia had earlier announced its bid to host the 2034 edition and Fifa has set a deadline of Oct 31 for other interested parties to make their intentions known. Read more at straitstimes.com.
From Oil Trades to Defense, Singapore’s US-China Balancing Act Gets Trickier
In energy, as in geopolitics, the island nation prioritizes commerce while trying to stay in the good graces of the US and China.
Restaurant Claps Back at Japanese Tourist Who Called Cops on Them for $1,300 Bill
A tourist dining in Singapore called the cops on a restaurant after receiving a $1,300 bill for crab, restaurant claims they clearly explained pricing.
Singapore is fighting rising seas to save US$50 billion in real estate
DURING a half-century of independence, Singapore has fought to expand its territory, inch by hard-won inch. On the tip of the Malaysian peninsula, the island city-state piled up sand to expand its …
Singapore is fighting rising seas to save $50-billion in property
During a half-century of independence, Singapore has fought to expand its territory, inch by hard-won inch. On the tip of the Malaysian peninsula, the island city-state piled up sand to expand its …
How the Tiny Island City-State of Singapore Fights Rising Sea Levels
What the tiny but wealthy island city-state of Singapore does will be keenly watched by other populous coastal cities such as Bangkok, Miami, New York, and Shanghai.
Iskandar Malaysia beckons
The property market in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, shows promise underpinned by projects close to the Rapid Transit System (RTS), higher spending power by visitors from Singapore and strong interest …
Singapore’s digital economy – from e-commerce to social media – nearly doubled in five years
Singapore’s digital economy contributed about 17.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product in 2022, higher than the 13% logged in 2017.