Singapore
Expect more million-dollar resale deals for HDB flats in 2022: analysts
Expect more million-dollar resale deals for HDB flats in 2022: analysts
There could be as many as 350 million-dollar deals by end 2022.
HDB resale volume drops 1.7% MoM in August
Of the total volume, only 1.4% were million-dollar flats.
Performance bond no longer required from employers hiring Filipino domestic workers
Previously, employers had to purchase a purchase bond of $7,000.
Here's a peek of S-Reits performance in stocks in the past two weeks
In the past two weeks, there were hardly any gainers at the index.
Almost half of Singaporeans believe they won't be able to retire comfortably
About 84% of them are worried about finances post-retirement.
Chart of the day: Are these post-pandemic trends good or bad?
64% believe it is a good thing to spend more on personal health and well-being.
Market update: STI down 0.32%
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust was at the top.
How firms can meet the booming demand for ESG jobs
Firms must seek a sustainability leader with an ESG mindset and green courses for workers.
Need help? Startups may now get advice on using intellectual property
Only less than half of businesses acted on protecting trade secrets.
Fintech snags record US$2.15b deal value in H1
The H122 total deal value, however, was 15% lower compared to H221.
Goodbye India coal plant, hello upsides to Sembcorp after SEIL sale: analyst
The sale will speed up Sembcorp Industries’ decarbonisation targets.
Singapore excluded from Taiwan's resumption of visa-free entry scheme
Singaporeans won't be able to enter Taiwan visa-free from 12 September.
KPMG launches embedded finance hub in Singapore
It will run for 2 years and provide incubation support to institutions.
Influx of tourists may provide limited support on expected slow economic growth
The government saw a 12-fold boost in foreign visitor arrivals.
Why retail sales growth is slowing down
Retail sales growth moderated to 13.7% YoY in July from 14.8% YoY in June.
Market update: STI up 0.58%
Jardine C&C led the index with 6.33%.
Chart of the day: 91% of S’poreans say inflation is getting personal
Rising inflation is one of the two most important concerns for Singaporeans.
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