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Singapore dollar trades at 10-year high against US dollar

Singapore dollar trades at 10-year high against US dollar

The Singapore dollar is trading at its strongest level in almost a decade against the U.S. dollar amid lower U.S. interest rates coupled with investors' confidence in its resilient economy.
Quiz: Do Singapore car buyers prefer EVs or gas-powered cars?

Quiz: Do Singapore car buyers prefer EVs or gas-powered cars?

Over 70% of car buyers in Singapore plan to buy this type of vehicle this year, according to a report by multinational professional services provider EY.
September 29, 2024 | 03:24 pm PT
70% of Singapore employers find 4-day work week feasible

70% of Singapore employers find 4-day work week feasible

Nearly 7 out of 10 employers in Singapore consider a four-day work week feasible, a survey has found.
September 27, 2024 | 01:24 am PT
Hong Kong dethrones Singapore as Asia-Pacific's top financial center

Hong Kong dethrones Singapore as Asia-Pacific's top financial center

Hong Kong has surpassed Singapore to become the top financial center in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the top three globally, according to a new report.
September 26, 2024 | 12:22 am PT
Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore ranks sixth and is the only Southeast Asian city on the list of 50 cities with the highest number of centi-millionaires globally, according to a new report.
September 24, 2024 | 03:05 pm PT
8 Southeast Asian hotels named among world's 50 best

8 Southeast Asian hotels named among world's 50 best

This year’s "World’s 50 Best Hotels" list based on votes by industry experts and experienced travelers includes four in Thailand and two each in Singapore and Indonesia.
September 20, 2024 | 06:26 pm PT
Nearly half of Singapore employers plan to hire more next quarter

Nearly half of Singapore employers plan to hire more next quarter

Some 46% of businesses in Singapore plan to ramp up hiring in the fourth quarter of 2024, a survey has found.
September 11, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Vietnam real estate market least transparent in Southeast Asia

Vietnam real estate market least transparent in Southeast Asia

Vietnam has been rated the least transparent property market in Southeast Asia, ranking behind Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines among the six countries evaluated.
September 11, 2024 | 02:19 am PT
Singapore second most transparent property market in Asia

Singapore second most transparent property market in Asia

Singapore ranked second in Asia for real estate market transparency and was rated as "highly transparent" for the first time.
August 30, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
One in two people in Singapore targeted by fake job scams

One in two people in Singapore targeted by fake job scams

Around one in two (48%) people in Singapore have received job offers from a fake recruiter as scams have become more prevalent in the city-state, a survey has found.
August 27, 2024 | 03:20 am PT
Singaporeans lose $295M to scams in H1 as cases rise to new peak

Singaporeans lose $295M to scams in H1 as cases rise to new peak

The number of scams in Singapore increased by 16.3% year-on-year to a record-high 26,587 in the first half of 2024, leading to over S$385.6 million (US$295 million) in losses.
August 26, 2024 | 03:48 am PT
Over a quarter of Gen Zs in Singapore are financially unprepared

Over a quarter of Gen Zs in Singapore are financially unprepared

More than one in four Gen Zs in Singapore, aged 18 to 25, are not taking adequate measures to secure their financial future, according to lender United Overseas Bank (UOB).
August 25, 2024 | 02:01 am PT
Quiz: Which is the best city in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which is the best city in Southeast Asia?

This city is the only Southeast Asian one featured among the 50 best cities globally, as ranked by Oxford Economics based on economic factors, quality of life, and other criteria.
August 24, 2024 | 03:14 pm PT
Singapore’s singles to get priority for public flats near parents

Singapore’s singles to get priority for public flats near parents

Single individuals in Singapore will be given priority when they apply for Build-to-Order (BTO) public flats to live with or near their families starting from mid-2025.
August 19, 2024 | 03:29 pm PT
Quiz: What percentage of workers in Singapore feel exhausted after work?

Quiz: What percentage of workers in Singapore feel exhausted after work?

Feeling exhausted from work is a shared experience for many employees in Singapore, according to a report by health technology provider Telus Health.
August 17, 2024 | 08:48 pm PT
Singaporeans to receive US$300 in cost-of-living support next month

Singaporeans to receive US$300 in cost-of-living support next month

Eligible Singaporeans will receive S$200-400 (US$152-304) next month as part of the government's measures to help with the rising cost of living.
August 15, 2024 | 01:14 am PT
Quiz: Which Asia-Pacific country has the shortest workweek?

Quiz: Which Asia-Pacific country has the shortest workweek?

Employees in the country work an average of 33 hours per week, according to U.K. office space rental agency The Instant Group.
August 13, 2024 | 03:39 pm PT
Ultra-rich foreigners in Singapore hesitant to spend amid heightened wealth scrutiny

Ultra-rich foreigners in Singapore hesitant to spend amid heightened wealth scrutiny

Super-rich foreigners in Singapore are holding back on lavish spending, leading to a decrease in demand for luxury homes, cars, and other high-end goods, as the city-state intensifies its scrutiny of wealth.
August 11, 2024 | 08:39 pm PT
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