Singapore

SG real estate posts annual growth rate of 4.2%

It was driven by the influx of expatriates to the city-state.

SG real estate posts annual growth rate of 4.2%

It was driven by the influx of expatriates to the city-state.

New legislature on end-to-end biometrics passed amidst expected high travel demand

The amendments include end-to-end biometrics at Changi Airport.

Credit Suisse to pay $1.013b to Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili: SG court

The found that Credit Suisse failed to secure trust assets of Ivanishvili. 

Changi Pay joins Alipay+ ecosystem, can now be used to pay in China

New users who top up S$50 will receive S$40 off iShopChangi purchases.

MOF to consider ‘age-based only’ in criteria of Majulah Package

Currently, the package only benefits seniors with lower incomes and less wealth.

Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals to SG edged down to 1.31 million in August

Overnight visitors declined by 1.06 million on a yearly basis.

Startups focusing on ‘continuity of care’ flourish in SG’s booming health tech sector

Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.

How the new BTO classification framework can keep public housing affordable in SG

Under the framework, BTO flats will be classified into Standard, Plus, and Prime.

S-REITs posts negative return in August

Total returns of S-REITs were at -2.5%.

MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months

Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.

OCBC taps Alipay+ to enable customers to pay in China, Korea, Malaysia with digital app

Payments will be made directly from customers’ OCBC SG bank accounts.

Food factory site at Senoko Crescent on sale for $14m

The property has two floors of cold-room and production facilities.

SSIA reaffirms commitment for global industry collaboration

This will boost the country’s semiconductor supply chains.

SG-based cleantech startup clinches funding from PETRONAS Ventures’ investment arm

The investment will help scale the manufacturing of Green Li-ion’s recycling units.

 Bank of Singapore names new global head of legal and regulatory compliance

His role is effective starting 2 October, replacing Eric Teh.