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The consumer case for brand freedom in Singapore
The consumer case for brand freedom in Singapore
Consumers’ right to choose among different brands and regulators’ intent to control our consumptions clash more often than would think. Singapore banning certain acronyms such as IQ and cartoon figures likes teddy bears from baby milk powder is just one of the latest threats to brand and labeling freedom.
Meet Singapore's cryptocurrency czars
Their combined token sales proceeds hit US$381.42m in 2017.
Keppel's Alpha fund sells stake in $133m Shanghai International Plaza
The fund realised a rate of return of close to 20% due to the sale.
SGX RegCo urges Noble creditors to reconsider restructuring deal
It said shareholders’ votes on the deal should not affect their entitlement to get shares in the restructured company.
Can Sheng Siong repeat its success in China?
It could lose around US$6m if it doesn’t succeed.
Singapore retailers push for premiumisation
Firms handling brands like Johnnie Walker are tapping into more Singaporeans looking for luxury.
Schneider Electric opens East Asia & Japan headquarters in Singapore
It also launched its 18,500 sqm lab that will develop its Internet of Things platform.
CapitaLand to launch e-payment service in 17 malls
It will open its first terminal in Raffles City Singapore on 18 April.
Micron's new plant to add 1,000 new jobs in Singapore
They will be needed for its cleanroom space for 3D NAND tech transitions.
HDB resale volume jumped 58.5% in March
Prices were slightly down by 0.8%.
COE premiums for large vehicles up in early April
They rose 1.6% to $37,605.
The Estoril sold to Far East Consortium for $223.94m
Owners of the 40 apartments will receive around $4.6m after the sale.
Singapore Budget 2018 puts Singapore further ahead in asset management and Reit listing
New tax framework outlined in Singapore Budget 2018 next step in enhancing country’s position as a fund management and domiciliation hub.
Future ready: local banks lead digital charge
DBS stays ahead of the pack as it has grown and nurtured its digital team since 2009.
Property investment and hospitality are the new frontiers for Oxley
Revenue contribution from investment properties is set to grow from 3.8% to 9.6% in 2020.
How will Wilmar fare against hefty China soybean tariffs?
The company is the second largest soybean crusher in China.
Chart of the Day: 3-month SIBOR up 1.51% at end-March
Fixed deposit rates from Singapore banks rose concurrently by 17-30 bps.
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