SINGAPORE – The Singapore dollar has bounced back to the level it held about two weeks ago after recovering from a slew of negative factors …
Is it time to buy Chinese stocks?
SINGAPORE – China’s stock markets went on a roller coaster ride recently after the government announced its toughest-ever curbs on the online education industry and …
Challenges and opportunities in S’pore’s post-pandemic recovery
SINGAPORE – Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on almost every economy, but those that take the opportunity to adapt and transform will emerge stronger, Trade and …
Are workers more creative in the office?
(NYTIMES) – When Yahoo banned working from home in 2013, the reason was one often cited in corporate America: Being in the office is essential …
ERA’s new CEO Marcus Chu: Cabby’s son rides real estate wave
Whoever thought Singaporeans lacked initiative and drive should meet Marcus Chu, the newly appointed chief executive officer of ERA Singapore and APAC Realty, the master …
MAS mystery shopping exercise: The good, the bad and the greedy
When a customer said she was totally clueless about insurance, the consultant explained how she could learn the basics by going to Comparefirst.sg, which contains …
Post-pandemic rebound spreading to Europe, Japan from America: Blackrock
A global post-pandemic recovery is underway, although growth rates can vary across countries and industries, said Blackrock chief Asia-Pacific strategist Ben Powell. Mr Powell told …
Newly minted S’pore entrepreneurs: Ex-model finds winning formula in sustainable beauty products
SINGAPORE – Former model Sherry Lim reckoned plenty of people needed a feel-good boost amid the pandemic miseries last year so what better time to …
Start of long road to proposed G-7 tax reforms
SINGAPORE – The Group of Seven leaders meeting in Britain will endorse US President Joe Biden’s proposal for a global minimum tax, the White House …
Website simplifies licensing process for business owners
SINGAPORE – About 10 years ago, staff at Sing Swee Kee Chicken Rice discovered how tedious it was to apply for the licences restaurants required …
Asean-EU aviation pact a big first step in restarting global air travel
SINGAPORE – “We sure could use a little good news today,” Anne Murray sang wistfully, with the lyrics referring to the constant stream of dismal …
How bosses and ads can help in retirement planning
No one here needs reminding of how blindingly fast things can change, whether in our daily lives or in financial markets. Just a few weeks …
Positive year-on-year growth on the cards for Singapore’s struggling sectors due to low base
SINGAPORE – Construction and transportation are still stuck in the doldrums and face a hard road ahead, even as Singapore’s economy looks to be on …
How income-investing can work in an inflationary environment
SINGAPORE – Most official inflation measures are going to rise over the coming months as the sharp fall in consumer prices during the outbreak of …
Inflation tail risks worth hedging against
SINGAPORE – It is said that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. For all of us, an invisible tax on our savings …
Job search pushes her to pick up tech skills
Ms Fadhillah Johari had always been interested in infocomm technology and was planning to upskill in the future, by adding data analytics and coding knowledge …
Splunk’s mojo intact – ignore share slide, says CEO
A year ago investors were piling into shares of Splunk Inc, even as many other technology stocks swooned as the pandemic began to spread in …
Claim-based insurance: Policyholders get more control over how much they pay in premiums
SINGAPORE – Civil servant Germaine Wong spends about $10,000 a year on Integrated Shield Plan premiums for herself and five other members of her family. …
Will Sam Goi’s bid to run Hanwell end well?
SINGAPORE – The upcoming annual general meeting of mainboard-listed food and consumer goods distributor Hanwell Holdings could see fireworks if there is a tussle between …
MAS reviewing ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
A review is under way to see if it is necessary to ring-fence consumers from overspending on “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) schemes. BNPL schemes …