Singapore

Olam International to shut its sugar trade desk

The decision comes after raw and white sugar futures finished 2018 at a ten-year low.

Olam International to shut its sugar trade desk

The decision comes after raw and white sugar futures finished 2018 at a ten-year low.

HDB rents inched up 0.6% in December 2018

Rental volume slipped 8.9% MoM to 1,601 flats rented in December.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.65%

Wall Street’s gains could uplift the local bourse today.

How the gig economy is fueling business expansion

According to the Economic Development Board, there are roughly 37,400 international companies operating out of Singapore, which includes 7,000 multinationals, attesting to the fact that Singapore has steadily made a name for itself in recent years as a hub for businesses big and small. Much of this growth can be attributed to the country’s innovation-led economy, generous tax regime, labour laws and a strong emphasis on supporting businesses of all sizes.

SGX inks deal with the CCI Administrative Bureau to deepen Western China ties

The agreement will further help Chongqing companies access international capital funding for expansion.

Penthouse office floor at Chinatown Point for sale at $2,080 psf

It consists of four strata-titled units with a combined floor area of 9.719 sqft.

OCBC rolls out free online will writing service

Singapore residents and citizens aged 21 and above can prepare their own wills within 10 minutes.

Equinix invests $115.49m to build fourth Singapore data centre

The seven-storey data centre is scheduled to open in Q4 2019.

IT employers willing to shell out higher premiums to attract top talent: study

Improved employee benefits and flexible work arrangements are used to retain top talent.

Golden Mile Complex up for sale at $800m

About 85,977.5 sqm of gross floor area can be considered for tender.

Local firms slack off in bills payment for Q4 2018

Prompt payments fell from 50.40% to 48.43% in a year.

Healthcare boosted Singapore's capital markets in 2018

Four healthcare firms made their trading debut on SGX’s Catalist board.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.42%

Investors pinned their hopes on thawing trade tensions.

Navigating Crypto: Singapore Tackles ICO Concerns with Tighter Regulation

A thriving fintech capital, Singapore has always taken a supportive stance on emerging technologies, and its positive inclination towards cryptocurrencies and blockchain is no exception. However, as issues surrounding security, fraud, and regulation remain at the forefront of crypto conversations, mainstream adoption has dwindled – both in the Lion City and as part of a much larger, global conversation.