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Younger Singaporeans led 50% of the overseas in-store spending increase

The US, the UK, and Australia were their top destinations during the year-end. 

Younger Singaporeans led 50% of the overseas in-store spending increase

The US, the UK, and Australia were their top destinations during the year-end. 

Vertex SPAC’s public offering subscribed 36 times

The company offered 0.6 million units at $5 each.

6 of 10 businesses think corporate integrity standards have stagnated

96% of respondents also believe that this is essential to their organisation. 

NODX grows 18.4% in December 2021

The record surpassed Bloomberg's estimate of 13.5%.

56% of S'poreans did not receive ‘strong support’ from employers during the pandemic

Globally, the percentage of workers who had the same sentiment was lower at 51%.

Market update: STI down 0.04%

 Sembcorp Industries had the most growth.

Cryptocurrency ATMs close down in Singapore following MAS clampdown: report

Two operators, Daenerys and Deodi, have shut down their ATM machines in the city.

Lentor Hills Road closes bids below expectations

Jalan Tembusu, meanwhile, saw a strong performance due to the opportunity present in the area.

Axe the gap with tax: Will the GST Amendment Bill level the playing field for local business?

Under the bill, goods worth $400 or less imported by air or post will be subject to GST.

Grab Singapore includes more banks in linked account feature

Users can now link accounts from Bank of China, DBS, Maybank, OCBC, StanChart, and UOB.

SIAEC, Rolls-Royce ink 10-year line maintenance and in-field services agreement

The new deal also extends SIAEC’s existing on-wing care services with Rolls-Royce.

SG office rents up as workplace revolution persists

Prime office rents rose 1.5% QoQ in the fourth quarter of 2021.

UOB to lift income from ASEAN-4 markets by 40% with Citi consumer biz acquisition

Completion of the acquisitions is expected to take place from H2 2022 to Q1 2024.

'Developers still land-hungry but more cautious': PropNex

The Jalan Tembusu site hit a new record land rate of $1,302 psf ppr.

Hong Kong public eager to know more about ‘Long COVID’: Manulife survey

'Long COVID' is experienced by people who have symptoms that drag for a month.

SGD interest rates see downward trend across the board

This is according to interest rate forecasts from OCBC. 

What are the top 3 criteria employees look for in a job?

Seven in 10 Singaporeans are looking to switch jobs in 2022.