News
Blockchain-based commodity trading platform launched in Singapore
Blockchain-based commodity trading platform launched in Singapore
It has reached a turnover of US$200m covering markets like China, Switzerland, and Australia.
Keppel bags $111.11m contract for Australia's first waste-to-energy plant
The facility will be able to reduce 90% of the waste that goes to landfills.
Singapore clinches ninth spot in highest average wealth per adult: Credit Suisse
It hit $390,280, thanks to high savings and asset price increases.
Noble gives creditors instructions on restructuring claims
Creditors can risk participate in the US$625m new money debt.
LTA to raise number of COEs for November to January by 8.9%
The quota for motorcycles will inch up 34.65% to 2,207 per month.
Plans to reshape Sentosa and Pulau Brani underway
The government will make way for new tourist attractions and investments.
COE premiums for small cars dropped 10.19% in mid-October bid
Motorcycle COE premiums were down 3.84% to $3,951.
Keppel T&T Q3 profits down 12% to $11.85m
It was dragged mainly by higher operating costs.
URA to shrink shoebox unit standards amidst 'excessive' development
Average unit sizes outside the central area will be raised by 15 sqm to 85 sqm.
Visitor arrivals to Singapore up 7.7% to 9.2 million in H1
1.3 million visitors came for business-related purposes and spent $2.2b worth of tourism receipts.
Flexible working set-ups could add $54.8b to economy by 2030
This will come in the form of higher productivity and reduced opex.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.29%
Wall Street's retreat could mute gains today.
Daily Briefing: Finance minister says VCs will have ‘significant role' amidst age of distraction; Orchard Road revamp in the works
And St. Francis Court up for en bloc sale with owners expecting offers above $95m.
Chart of the Day: Here are top markets that contributed to the growth in NODX
NODX to Thailand skyrocketed from a growth rate of 7.5% in August to 46.8% in September.
Singapore's bright private consumption forecast takes hit as inflation picks up
Retail sales are expected to remain weak into 2019.
Banks receive boost from regulator's hardline stance against e-wallet lending
Entities would need a banking license first before using deposits to extend loans.
Almost half of employees in Singapore not satisfied with workload compensation
Employee engagement in Singapore continued to decline over the last three years.
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