Singapore

Interest rates will be Singapore banks’ boon and bane through 2023: analyst

It’ll benefit them over the next three quarters, but asset quality may deteriorate after.

Interest rates will be Singapore banks’ boon and bane through 2023: analyst

It’ll benefit them over the next three quarters, but asset quality may deteriorate after.

Increase in rental demand linked to COVID-19 related construction delays: Desmond Lee

The delays led to a demand for temporary accommodation.   Minister for National Development Desmond Lee said COVID-19-related construction delays to residential development projects played a part in the increase in rental demand in recent quarters.

IMDA, Huawei launches start-up incubator

The programme covers start-ups in the preseed and seed space.

HDB rents rise 1.8% MoM in October

By room type, Executive saw the highest rent increase.

Condo rents climb 2.7% MoM in October

Across sub-markets, RCR saw the highest rent increase.

First REIT's net property income jumps 40.1% YoY to $79.08m in 9M22

The increase was due to the contributions from acquisitions in Japan.

American Express appoints Marlin Brown as Singapore Country Manager

He was recently the country manager for Thailand.   American Express has named Marlin Brown as its new Singapore Country Manager.

What are the top 10 in-demand skills in banking and finance?

The sector is expected to continue its hiring spree in years to come.

Chart of the day: Younger generation chooses hustle culture to combat inflation

Gen X and Baby Boomers meanwhile would rather cut down non-essential spending.

Why ‘good’ firms are going green

An IBM survey revealed that sustainable firms could outperform peers in innovation by 65% and projected maximum revenue growth at 151%

Singapore to raise Assurance Package by $1.4b

This is due to the inflation situation in the market.

ANEXT Bank unveils programme to improve embedded finance for SMEs

The programme is open to all e-commerce marketplaces, fintechs, amongst others.