A Singapore business representative group in China is optimistic that the country will rebound strongly after the pandemic despite the challenging global geopolitical environment, with 98 percent of …
Many top university graduates in Singapore, Malaysia eyeing career path in Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says after Southeast Asia visit
Financial secretary reveals observation in blog post, notes most are interested in regional cooperation for a stab at growing economic pie He says students interested in city’s recently launched …
Thai woman lands Singaporean husband after praying at Singapore’s ‘temple of love’
Third time’s the charm.A Thai woman got what she wished for — a life partner — after offering prayers at Singapore’s renowned “temple of love”. And he also happens to be Singaporean.When interviewed …
Cross Border Payments Now Available Between Singapore and Malaysia
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) have partnered to announce QR codes for payments will now be accepted bilaterally. Users at participating financial firms will now accept in-person payments by scanning a physical …
IN FOCUS: ‘No room for complacency’ as fight for global investments heats up. What can Singapore do?
For decades, Singapore has attracted a steady flow of multinational companies to its shores to invest in sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals and finance. But competition for these …
A European couple bought a 1930s heritage house in Singapore and spent 3 years turning it into their dream home. Take a look inside.
They came to Singapore separately, but got married in 2012 and made the city their permanent home. “I’ve been a citizen for over ten years now, and we’d been looking to buy a conservation property for …
ASEAN, East Asia finance officials seek easier access to $240 billion liquidity fund
A woman passes ASEAN Summit flags at Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore, November 11, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su …
Shell puts a stop to Singapore biofuels, base oil projects
SINGAPORE, March 30 (Reuters) – Shell has decided not to go ahead with two projects it was studying to produce biofuels and base oils in Singapore, a company spokesperson said on Thursday. “We can …
Man sells $1.9m penthouse in Singapore, moves into JB studio apartment for $420 per month
A Singaporean doing just that is Philip, who recently sold his penthouse in Singapore and moved to Johor Bahru. Sharing with 99.co, Philip tells us that more than a decade ago, he toyed with the idea …
Jersey Finance Hosts Reception to Formally Launch Singapore Presence
SINGAPORE, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jersey Finance formally launched its new presence in Singapore and its refreshed South-East Asia market outreach strategy at a special reception this week (28 …