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Singapore’s reputation as a hub for luxury living and investment has been growing steadily. A stable political environment and a robust economy are just some of the factors that have attracted affluent buyers and investors from around the globe
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months’ jail, in a high-profile trial that has gripped Singapore. This was more than what the prosecution had asked for. He had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth more than S$40
Sustainability may be a top business priority, BUT would it surprise you to know that only 6% of business leaders report that their organisation has completed at least one round of sustainability implementation according to NTUC Learning Hub’s
Singapore has positioned itself as a hub for deep tech ventures, leveraging its knowledge-intensive economy and world-class research institutions. Skilled deep tech entrepreneurs receive increased support through grants, subsidies and investmen
Vice-president candidates JD Vance from the Republican Party and Tim Walz from the Democratic Party engaged in a vice-presidential debate today in what could be the last face-to-face showdown for both camps, before the November 5 US election.
The technology industry is at an exciting juncture. Cloud services provider Akamai launched an initiative earlier this year, to help companies deliver better experiences by moving their workloads closer to end-users. Akamai aims to increase its
The Singapore dollar is trading at its strongest level in almost a decade against the U.S. dollar amid lower U.S. interest rates coupled with investors' confidence in its resilient economy. The recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve and announc
The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority, recently launched LawNet AI, an AI service designed to help lawyers in Singapore do research more efficiently. Similarly, AI tools are transforming conflict resolu
Chinese stocks rallied for a ninth straight day in one of most remarkable turnarounds in history after the central bank unveiled its biggest stimulus since the Covid 19 pandemic. On Monday (Sep 30), China's CSI300 Index surged more than 8%, ext
Chinese tech stocks are hitting highs not seen in more than a year after China’s central bank announced measures to stimulate the world’s second-largest economy. The central bank on Friday lowered interest rates and injected liquidity into the
This week, an unexpected turn of events at the start of a much-anticipated criminal trial of Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran. The landmark trial marks the first time in 50 years that a political office holder was put in the dock
Whenever there are major changes, be it to a business or one's life, having storage space can be an essential solution. The self-storage sector has been seeing a remarkable ascent in recent years with more players entering the market. As the de
Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums climbed across most categories at the latest round, with the Open category recording the biggest rise to hit $113,104, the highest levels since December 2023. At $98,524, the price of a Category A COE f
Should you pursue a graduate business degree? This question is bound to come up at some point, especially if you are a business leader or a professional wanting to accelerate your career. Recently, INSEAD's Master in Management (MiM) programme
According to a special report by consultancy, XDI - close to one in 10 assets belonging to Reits across Asia-Pacific will be at high risk from the effects of climate change and extreme weather by 2050. The 2024 Singapore Governance and Transpa
Travelling is such a big pastime for many of us here in Singapore. While we all love to travel, most of us do not give much thought to buying insurance. If you often find yourself caught up with pre-travel logistics (accommodation, airport and
The energy sector is changing rapidly and undergoing a disruptive transformation. As alternative fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and biofuel become more important in reducing global emissions, what role do fuel additives play? How ar
Malaysia's ringgit is set for a blockbuster quarter in what could be its best since January 1973. It rose more than 12 per cent against the US so far this quarter and if the trend continues, the currency could become the best-performing emergin
Alaska is well-known for waters that are home to the largest and healthiest populations of seafood on the planet and also known for its emphasis to preserve a healthy and sustainable marine ecosystem. It is also highly prized for its purity, ta
Fresh URA data shows new private home sales plunging to a record 16-year low for the month of August with only 208 private homes sold. Developers held back on new launches during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, also known as th
Wall Street exploded to the upside as markets soared to fresh records following the Fed rate cuts. How are currencies reacting, especially the Singapore dollar, which was testing highs against the US dollar in the weeks leading up to the announ
There has been increased efforts to deliver on Singapore's commitment to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Under a new requirement passed in Parliament earlier on September 10, existing buildings in Singapore that are dee
The US rate cut has finally been announced officially at 50 basis points, in a supersized move that is aimed at boosting a cooling job market, while continuing to push down on inflation. Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representati
According to reports, Mars Wrigley, the producer of snacks like Mars and Snickers chocolate bars has maintained its title as the world's biggest confectionery firm in 2023 with $22bn of sales. The company is targeting high growth markets includ
Singapore has once again emerged as the ASEAN leader in energy transition efforts, for the second year in a row. That's according to the latest annual survey by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) with 250 industry profession
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