Singapore
Consumers not required to disclose NRIC numbers for purchases by September
Consumers not required to disclose NRIC numbers for purchases by September
It is to protect consumers from identity theft or fraud.
Two in 5 startup builders in SEA prefer to launch in Singapore
They are keen on access to capital and the quality of a startup ecosystem.
Stringent training scheme for lawyers gets ‘in principle' nod
By 2023, bar admission will not qualify law graduates to practice law as they still need to undergo a year of professional training.
Singapore police warns about bank scams from phishing websites
They reportedly offered new investment schemes and software to bank holders.
Private home sales jumped 49.7% in Q2
The rest of the central region market led the sales increase by volumes of units sold.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.56%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia mulls third link to Singapore; Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. unveils breakfast cafe in Tiong Bahru
And here's why Bloomberg moved its forum venue from China to Singapore.
Chart of the Day: US dollar issuances lead Singapore's debt market
The local currency lags behind it with a share of 10.6%.
Retail marketing startup Shping eyes APAC expansion after raising AU$8.6m in token sale
It will add operations in India and South Korea to its existing Singapore and Australia branches.
Singapore and Malaysia will reveal decision for RTS and HSR soon: Khaw Boon Wan
It will be a win-win deal for both countries, according to Malaysian minister Azmin Ali.
CapitaLand to buy Vietnam residential site for $81.4m
It is a 60,000 sq m site that could yield more than 100 landed units.
Singapore hopes ASEAN could step up smart city initiatives: PM Lee
It is a pioneer of smart city initiatives in the region for its advanced integration of IoT.
Hungry ghost festival good for Sheng Siong sales: analyst
They offer various food and offering packages compared to their rivals.
MAS inks deal with Dubai agency to bolster fintech ties
They will implement joint projects involving digital and mobile payments and blockchain, amongst others.
Singapore offers highest salaries for software developers in SEA
They get about $99,600 a year on average.
ASEAN's regional trade partnership deal could be rolled out by 2018
PM Lee urged members working on the agreement to make trade-offs and compromises for the long-run.
Sembmarine and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine face off for Rosebank FPSO
And Sembmarine might have the competitive edge on pricing.
Commentary
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Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
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