Singapore

OCBC Bank opens 'Metaverse branch' in Decentraland

It is named after its headquarters in Chulia Street, Singapore.

OCBC Bank opens 'Metaverse branch' in Decentraland

It is named after its headquarters in Chulia Street, Singapore.

Singapore sees slowest quarter in total investment deals since 2020

Total investment sales amounted to S$4.2b during the first quarter.

Worst might not be over for Singapore’s investment activity: report

This followed the SVB collapse and Credit Suisse Group takeover which make it more challenging to get financing.

Keppel DC Reit issues $72m floating rate notes due 2030

This is in pursuant to the $2b multicurrency debt issuance programme.

The majority says cost-of-living crisis is biggest barrier to staying healthy

Nearly half are expecting a healthcare cost increase in the next three months.

Study shows 60% of Singaporean firms suffering breaches costing $1.3m

More than eight in 10 firms are hiring more IT staff.

Only half of workers have job security amidst anxiety on economy: study

This is amidst fear of companies lowering headcount and losing customers.

Over 50 IPOs seen in Southeast Asia in the first quarter

Singapore accounted for 1 IPO launch that raised US$15m.

Freehold residential site at Wilkie Road up for sale at $10m

The 3,306-square-foot site housed five residential strata units.

MAS hosts forum on cloud resilience

The 20 participants discussed how to raise the adoption of public cloud services.

Workplace fatalities higher last year than pre-COVID year

The workplace fatality rate was 1.3 per 100,000 labourers.

Sabana Industrial REIT secures URA permit for 1 Tuas Avenue enhancements

The project is expected to comprise around 156,000 sqf warehouse, production, and ancillary office. 

Singapore remains most expensive tech talent market in Southeast Asia

Engineers are paid three times more than in Indonesia and Vietnam.

Chart of the Day: CEOs in Singapore earn 30-50% more than their Southeast Asian counterparts

The median salary of Singapore-based CEOs that raised $0-5m in funding is US$6,450, compared to US$4,400.