Nov business lending chilled by headwinds
BUSINESS lending to key industries has weakened, as sharp geopolitical headwinds blowing into 2019 keep investors wary about the strength of global growth ahead.
Boustead unit to build Razer's SEA headquarters in Singapore
GAMING company Razer will build its South-east Asia headquarters in Singapore, with Boustead Projects' joint-venture (JV) firm to develop it, Boustead Projects said on Friday.
Social enterprise accused of failing to pay freelancers, others
A LOCAL startup calling itself a social enterprise stands accused of owing some S$20,000 for months to freelancers and a boutique public relations firm, bringing into focus the risks that gig...
Bank lending claws its way back to growth in October
BANK lending in Singapore managed a return to growth in October from a month ago, boosted by an expansion in building loans that lifted overall business lending.
Singapore bank lending returns to growth in Oct: MAS preliminary data
BANK lending in Singapore rose in October from a month ago, reversing from a slight contraction in September, preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Friday.
Concerns about fraud keeping elderly away from digital payments: study
BY 2030, one in five residents in Singapore will be aged 65 and above. Against such statistics, there are questions to be asked about how far digital inclusion extends to individuals in their later...
Broad weakness seen in business loans in Sept as MAS data shows 0.2% dip
LENDING to several business segments slipped, or remained, in negative territory in September from a month ago, contracting overall bank lending for the month.
Productivity hacks to help you go deep
THE secret to running a trillion-dollar company looks a lot simpler than it should. At least, if you're Jeff Bezos. The Amazon founder would schedule just about two hours - after 10am and before...
Hyflux says only one of two pre-approved parties for Tuaspring has put in bid; now being assessed
SINGAPORE - Embattled water treatment firm Hyflux Group said on Friday (Oct 12) that only one of two parties approved by regulatory authorities has put in a bid for its Tuaspring water and power...
Singapore, Indonesia ink pact to offer protection, global arbitration access to investors
SINGAPORE and Indonesia on Thursday signed an agreement to promote and protect investments, with the treaty promising Singapore companies operating in Indonesia protection and access to international...