The CEO of Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Group , Tan Su Shan, said on Thursday that businesses have to brace for heightened volatility and uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
Singapore to Work With Unions, Business to Cushion Tariff Impact
The Singapore government joined representatives of employers and trade unions to announce plans to mitigate the impact of growing global trade disputes on the economy, as the city-state pushes back …
Woodlands double murder: Singapore hangs man who killed pregnant wife, daughter in 2017
Teo Ghim Heng, 49, strangled housewife Choong Pei Shan, 39, who was six months pregnant, and daughter Zi Ning in their Woodlands flat on Jan 20, 2017. The Singapore Prison Service told The Straits …
Why wealthy Chinese are quietly buying up property in these 7 surprising countries
There’s an old belief that when the Chinese rich start buying up property, you follow the money. You follow it to Vancouver. Sydney. Singapore. London. The usual suspects. But lately, something else …
OCBC Centre is ‘anchor’ for the bank; no plans to sell heritage site: board chairman
SINGAPORE] OCBC has no plans to sell its properties in Singapore’s central business district – and this includes the OCBC Centre, which has heritage value for the lender, said board chairman Andrew …
Expert panel urges Singapore’s financial institutions to prepare for post-quantum threats and supply chain risks
SINGAPORE] Financial institutions in Singapore should adopt a service-centric approach, re-examine their IT supply chains, and prepare for a post-quantum world to stay resilient amid evolving cyber …
Singapore eases monetary policy again as growth outlook dims and tariff pressures mount
By bno – Surabaya Office Singapore has loosened its monetary policy for the second consecutive time, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) acting amid mounting concerns that the city-state …
Upcoming New Launches in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers and Investors
Singapore’s real estate market continues to evolve, offering a plethora of opportunities for both homebuyers and investors. With a series of new condominium launches slated for 2025, understanding the …
I worked in finance in Hong Kong and Tokyo as an expat—here’s how I saved enough to return to Singapore financially free
Where Hong Kong was fast and loud, Tokyo was calm, orderly, and more traditional in its corporate and social protocols. Stepping into Tokyo’s world of finance felt like entering a refined …
Be long-term overweight on Singapore equities and property as the US’ tailwind becomes a headwind
Investors can bank on Singapore’s exceptionalism as Trump heralds an insular US Read more at The Business Times.