Singapore’s CPF is the best pension system in Asia: Mercer index
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its top spot in Asia, according to an annual global index. It is also...
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- Oct 20
- 2 min
Singapore is winning out over Hong Kong, ANZ bank CEO says
ANZ Group Holdings chief executive officer Shayne Elliott said that his customers moved more of their business to Singapore from Hong...
- Sep 29
- 1 min
Singapore rises to fifth place in Global Innovation Index 2023
SINGAPORE has moved up two spots to fifth place in the Global Innovation Index (GII), leading the South-east Asia, East Asia and Oceania...
- Aug 21
- 1 min
National Day Rally focuses on ageing well, keeping housing affordable with new approach
AGEING and housing were the central themes of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 20), in which he...
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Why South-east Asia still holds much promise for startups and venture capital
Valuations have been crushed and funding pulled back, but there’s room for optimism IS SOUTH-EAST Asia biting the dust in the global...
- Aug 17
- 1 min
Age well, but grow the population too for a vibrant Singapore
Migration and encouraging seniors to remain economically active will help to boost Singapore’s growth prospects ALARM bells are ringing...
- Jul 24
- 3 min
'I'm not Singaporean, but I feel local': Albanian man who became PR runs hawker stall at Beauty Worl
Early mornings, long hours and tedious manual work – the life of a hawker may not be suited for everyone. But one man originally from...
- Jul 19
- 1 min
Singapore passport replaces Japan’s as world’s most powerful
Singapore has replaced Japan as the country with the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest ranking published by Henley...
- Jul 17
- 3 min
A winner has emerged in the old rivalry between Singapore and Hong Kong
From business to city life, Singapore comes out on top Dinner-party conversations across Asia have often been animated by an old debate....
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Single family offices with tax perks employ 1,400 Singaporeans, PRs: Tharman
SINGLE family offices (SFOs) that have applied for and have been awarded tax incentives in Singapore employ about 1,400 Singaporeans and...
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- Jun 30
- 6 min
[Why Singapore] Top 20 friendliest cities in the world you should visit
Travelling is made better by the people we experience along the way. Toronto is ranked one of the top cities to visit in the world...
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- Jun 30
- 3 min
[Why Singapore] Singapore startup ecosystem outranks Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo
Despite funding winter, city-state surges most to 8th spot on strong M&As SINGAPORE -- Singapore is cementing its position as a leading...
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- Jun 30
- 1 min
[Why Singapore] Singapore poised to become offshore Islamic wealth hub in next five years: panel
SINGAPORE is well-poised to become a global hub for offshore Islamic wealth within the next five years, with increasing investment...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
P&G to invest over S$100 million in manufacturing plant in Singapore
AMERICAN consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced on Tuesday (Jun 20) that it will invest more than S$100 million in a...
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- Jun 30
- 2 min
[Why Singapore] These Are the Best Passports for Travelers to Hold in 2023
Japan starts 2023 with the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations, according to the latest...
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Siemens presents €2 billion investment strategy to boost future growth, innovation and resilience in
Ramp up of global investment in new high-tech factories, innovation labs and education centers to expand leadership in digitalization,...
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Software giant SAP to focus on AI, expand local team with 200 new roles
SINGAPORE - Software company SAP will double the headcount in its artificial intelligence (AI) workforce here with 200 new hires by 2025...
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Man in Singapore on tuition grant and MOE bond used forged documents to extend stay, gets jail
Although he had completed his three years' bond working at NUS, he lied to MOE that he had yet to, in order to extend his long-term visit...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Singapore tourist arrivals climb, continue to surpass one million in April
SINGAPORE’S international visitor arrivals continued to exceed one million in April, for the second straight month this year and the...
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Here's how rich you need to be to be among the wealthiest 1% in the US, UK, and China
You need to have a net worth of $12.4 million to be among the richest 1% of people in Monaco, according to a study by Knight Frank.Pola...
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