Singapore
Singapore is eighth biggest recipient of FDIs in H1 with deals worth $48.23b
Singapore is eighth biggest recipient of FDIs in H1 with deals worth $48.23b
It fueled the 18% growth of SEA's FDI inflows to $100.59b.
Study says CPF needs to improve in these two areas
It can open up the scheme for non-permanent residents as well.
Trade war hits launch of Oxley and SLB's project in China
The launch was initially scheduled in November, but it was moved to accommodate an improved market sentiment.
Singapore ranks first in total FDI capital investments in 2017
It also topped the list of cities with the highest financial services-related employment.
Keppel Infrastructure's Basslink rejects operational disputes by Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania claimed that some of Basslink’s facilities did not meet operational requirements.
SGX Q1 profits up 0.4% to $91.07m
Derivatives saved the exchange as revenue from listings and trading significantly weakened.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.23%
Don't expect gains today.
Daily Briefing: PM Lee says Singapore and EU ‘remain committed' to free trade; Resource centre for freelancers to launch in 2019
And a UK-based fintech firm eyes to link up with new instant payment schemes in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Talent crunch hits Singapore's wealth management scene despite hefty bonuses
There is still a lot of work to do in order to run after 1,400 individuals in the Lion City with net worths above $69m.
Chart of the Day: Foreign property buyers on the rise despite hefty ABSD rates
They made up 5.5% of the total number of buyers in Q3 from 5.2% in Q2.
ST Engineering's Electronics arm bagged contracts worth $435m in Q3
They involve areas such as mobility, satellite communications, IoT, and cybersecurity.
APAC is the world's richest region: report
Its total wealth comes to US$114.56t.
Keppel Infrastructure Trust profit slides 47.4% to $8.15m in Q3
It blamed lower contribution from City Gas and lower revenue at Basslink.
Asia Pacific soon to be home to 40% of world's data centres: report
This is mainly due to the region’s robust infrastructure and connectivity.
SGD will fare around $1.35 against USD in 2018: Fitch Solutions
It could be hit by the escalating US-China trade wars paired with US Fed hikes.
Singtel network down due to power disruptions
Customers islandwide were affected for over three hours.
Singapore ranked fifth in Global Power City Index
It topped rankings in employee life satisfaction globally and startup environment in Asia.
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