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Singapore's IMDA unveils scheme to further protect telco consumers

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is eyeing to establish a two-stage scheme where customers are given the option to resolve disputes with telco and media providers in an alternative venue.

Jan 18, 2018

SGX expands range of DLCs issued by Societe Generale

Singapore Exchange expanded the range of Daily Leverage Certificates issued by Societe Generale, offering seven times long or short exposure to underlying indexes.

Jan 17, 2018

Changi Airport's traffic growth a good thing for SATS

Changi Airport's robust operating performance is believed to be an upside for SATS.

Jan 17, 2018

Singapore: Dunearn Gardens now up for grabs

Knight Frank Singapore announced the sale of Dunearn Gardens, a rare freehold high-rise residential redevelopment site located off the Newton Road.

Jan 17, 2018

City Developments to ride on Singapore's residential sector's upturn

City Developments Ltd is poised to benefit from the hopeful figures the Singapore residential property market is showing.

Jan 16, 2018

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Here's what will spur recovery in Singapore's construction sector

Singapore's construction sector is poised to have a smooth recovery in the next few years as the city-state welcomes a slew of construction contracts from several developments across the city.

Jan 11, 2018

Real estate sector lures more millennial professionals

The latest data from the Council for Estate Agencies shows that there is an increase in the number property agents in Singapore, thanks to the growing participation of millennials and the positive market outlook.

Jan 11, 2018

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Singapore has the most honest IT job seekers globally

A global study by Robert Half found out that IT job seekers in Singapore are the most honest in the world.

Jan 11, 2018

New bilateral deal permits Singapore startups to pilot tech solutions in India

The International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has signed a bilateral deal allowing Singapore startups to take part in India's technology ecosystem.

Jan 9, 2018

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Insurance newbie acquires Zurich Life SG business

Singapore Life, the newest insurance company in Singapore, is acquiring Zurich Life Insurance business portfolio in the city-state amounting to around S$6 billion.

Jan 9, 2018

Panasonic, RubyCon amongst fined for price-fixing and cartel activities

The Competition Commission of Singapore fined five electronic parts maker comprising of Panasonic, RubyCon, SCC, ELNA, and Nichicon due to cartel activities and fixed-pricing of Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors (AEC).

Jan 8, 2018

Why 2018 would be a stellar year for Singapore banking giants

Singapore's biggest local banks OCBC, DBS, and UOB are expected to have a great year this 2018 with the expected hike in interest rate and the robust loan growth.

Jan 8, 2018

CapitaLand ditches 20 mall properties in China

As part of its reconstitution strategy in its Chinese market, CapitaLand entered a transaction to divest 20 malls in China.

Jan 8, 2018

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffers a stroke

Budget 2018: Deloitte urges Singapore to stagger GST rate hikes

Deloitte Singapore is expecting the Budget 2018 to tackle the proposal of staggering the GST rate hikes to lessen the financial impact of the move to the lower income group in the city-state.

Jan 5, 2018

Singapore's GIC taps Canadian group to acquire US student housing

The joint venture between amongst Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, CPPIB, and The Scion Group acquired a new student portfolio in the United States university markets for US$1.1 billion.

Jan 5, 2018

How can Singapore sharpen its global competitiveness?

Ernst & Young (EY) is calling for Singapore to include in its Budget 2018 measures to harmonise tax schemes in order to promote a greater cross-border flow of capital and labour.

Jan 5, 2018

China Q4 GDP grows 6.8 percent, slightly more than expectations, but rises debt risks

Singapore manufacturing sector clocks 16th month of PMI expansion

Figures from the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management showed that the manufacturing sector expanded for the 16th consecutive month in December.

Jan 4, 2018

Demand for data and AI professionals set to boom: Hays CEO

Hays CEO Alistair Cox said artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies will spur the demand for new roles and professionals, creating new jobs for career-hunters.

Jan 3, 2018

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oBike rides the cryptocurrency bandwagon, unveils oCoins

Singapore's homegrown bike-sharing operator oBike will be launching a cryptocurrency called oCoins in the first quarter of 2018 in partnership with TRON, the maker of TRONIX currency.

Jan 3, 2018

Economists predict moderation in Singapore economy as export demand slows

Singapore's economy is expected to see a slight moderation this year as export demand slows and the construction sector remains weak, said BMI Research economists.

Jan 3, 2018

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