Economists warn of continued uncertainty in export outlook after surprise 6.9% rise in September
Spillovers from global AI-driven investment demand have led to electronics’ “clear outperformance” relative to non-electronics, seen across various indicators, added Koh.
CPF earns Asia-Pacific’s first A in global ranking of pension systems
These offset a slight drop in the adequacy sub-index, which measures whether a pension system provides a sufficient level of income for retirees to maintain a decent standard of living.
Singapore economy beats forecasts with 2.9% growth in third quarter despite US tariffs
Manufacturing growth was flat year on year but up 6.1% quarter on quarter. Construction grew 3.1%. Services producing industries grew 3.5%.
6 important things doctors in Singapore want women to know about breast cancer symptoms, risks and screening
What’s worrying is that about one in 10 cases of all breast cancer cases in Singapore are diagnosed at Stage 4 – far higher than in other developed countries
S’pore factory activity rises even as US imposes tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Experts said the impact of the 100 per cent levy, is likely to be limited as most large pharmaceutical companies here are building factories in America and could be exempted from the tax.
Singapore banks to implement new scam safeguards on all digital transactions from Oct 15
When a transaction, together with withdrawals over the past 24 hours, results in more than 50 per cent of an account’s balance to be transferred out, the safeguard will kick in.
HSBC raises income requirement for new credit card applications in S’pore to $65,000, from $30,000
Existing HSBC customers who are Singapore residents will also be affected if they have less than $50,000 in total relationship balances when they apply for a new card.
Over 950,000 Singaporean households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in October
Depending on their flat type, more than 950,000 eligible households will receive up to $190 in U-Save for their utility bills and a maximum of a month of rebates for their service and conservancy charges (S&CC)
Gold hits record high, heads for best month in 14 years amid fears of US government shutdown
Gold is poised for their best month in 14 years, as fears of a potential US government shutdown and growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts boosted demand for the safe-haven metal.
How an astute property agent retained the bulk of over $6m in assets in a divorce
As he owned the family’s properties and paid for most of the household expenses, the High Court allowed him to retain 70 per cent of the couple’s $5.5 million matrimonial assets.
New SGX mid-cap index slips in debut week; JP Morgan raises STI target to 6,000
A new Singapore Exchange (SGX) mid-cap index, aimed at giving investors broader exposure to the local stock market, ended lower in the first week of its launch last week amid greater market volatility.
S’pore banks developing guidelines to protect seniors from financial abuse by loved ones
Financial abuse by a loved one can range from theft and coercion to manipulation or violence to obtain money and assets from the senior.