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Three in four Singaporeans unaware of hidden costs in money transfers
Three in four Singaporeans unaware of hidden costs in money transfers
Banks charge $30-40 for both upfront fees and exchange rate markup for an overseas transfer of $1,000.
Singapore issuers raised $5.66b from 35 IPOs in 2017
It's the highest in 13 years.
Singapore M&A activity up 3.9% to $119.82b in 2017
18 deals above US$1b had a total value of US$46.2b.
Oxley buys Vista Park for $418m
It intends to redevelop the property and upgrade its 99-year lease.
SIA and SilkAir to unveil new airfare prices in January
They revamped rules to advance seat selection and mileage accrual rates.
FCL and FCOT to buy UK-based Farnborough Business Park for $316.09m
FCOT wants to start expanding its Europe investments in the UK.
Nominations are now open for Singapore Business Review's National Business Awards
Projects will be judged on their uniqueness and innovation, effectiveness and dynamism.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.95%
The STI could head south today.
Daily Briefing: SIA challenged by air capacity woes; Dairy Farm beats Sheng Siong in profitability
And here's a local fashion brand that saw revenue grow to $10m thanks to e-commerce.
Chart of the Day: Firms in the financial sector raised US$17.3b from bonds
It took up 57.9% of the total bond proceeds issued by Singapore borrowers.
Singaporeans can expect wages to rise 2.4% in 2018
But the expected rate is one of the lowest in Asia and is smaller than last year's 2.7%.
Businesses' revenue declined 2.6% in the last three years
They struggled to convert revenue to cash.
Oxley buys Chevron House for $660m
It intends to alter and renovate the prime office building.
Singapore bonds hit five-year high at $40.28b
Local companies tapped both domestic and offshore bond markets to raise funds.
Real estate sector dominates Singapore's equity market
Real estate firms raised $4.71b YTD.
SIA's new Airbus A380 touches down in Singapore
It will be fitted with 471 seats and SIA's new products.
Singapore to launch 17,000 new BTO flats in 2018
1,000 flats in Sembawang, Sengkang, and Yishun will be launched in H2.
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