News
Singapore bank loans grew 3.3% in February
Singapore bank loans grew 3.3% in February
However, consumer loans grew at the slowest pace since at least 2005.
ST Engineering may see $200m in sales and cost savings from Newtec buy: analyst
The earnings contribution may hit over $10m by FY21 and onwards.
Active job seekers down 5% amidst high wage satisfaction: study
Three in five claimed to be either 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their pay.
Completed condo prices down 0.5% in February
The prices of units at Central Region fell 1.5%.
Over 4 in 5 consumers satisfied with property agent services: poll
Customers were happier with agents who used three or more real estate technology tools.
Singapore PM warns that healthcare spending is rising faster than GDP
The government’s healthcare expenditure exceeds $9b a year.
Daily Briefing: Singapore stocks downgraded amidst 'unexciting growth'; Fintech Transferwise enables remittances via PayNow
And payments firm Wirecard is suing Financial Times.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.16%
Expect muted gains today.
Chart of the Day: Tightening DRC could slash food services' earnings by 2.2%
Staff costs are projected to rise 10% in 2020 and 2021.
Singapore investment banking fees down 24.8% to $234.26m in Q1
Advisory fees from M&As plunged 63.6% even as deal numbers rose.
SIA upsizes 3.03% five-year bonds to $750m
The final placement size is at $300m whilst the public offer size is at $450m.
NTUC FairPrice vs. Sheng Siong: which is cheaper?
A recent survey looked at which supermarkets offered the best deals, and the results may surprise you.
Auto marketplace Carro unveils car subscriptions in Singapore
The priciest plan allows users to rent a Mercedes or BMW for $1,999 a month.
Singapore's gender pay gap higher than official estimates at 12.8%: study
The average base pay was $71,631 per year for men and $61,653 for women.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta's pay rose 15.5% to $11.68m in 2018
The bank’s earnings hit a record high of $5.36b, up 28%.
GIC buys 25% stake in Netherlands-based hotel operator citizenM
The sovereign wealth fund is looking to expand its portfolio of affordable luxury in urban markets.
ST Engineering to buy Belgium satellite communications firm Newtec for $383m
The proposed acquisition will add intellectual property, products, and market access in Europe.
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