Building bridges for job seekers to cross over into tech
Even though the infocomm technology sector is in need of deep tech expertise, Mr Yeo Zhihan believes it offers opportunities for people with different skill sets too. And he wants […]
Me & My Property: Using bank loans instead of CPF to buy property
SINGAPORE – Buying property is a huge leap, so doing proper research, planning and keeping enough cash on hand is important, says property industry executive Eugene Koh. Mr Koh’s preferred […]
Oil firms poised to jolt the market?
Nobody loves oil companies. Yet, the world’s disdain for its petroleum giants could carry a sting in the tail – a jarring price spike. Oil may be on the way […]
How to make a career switch when you lack skills for new industry
SINGAPORE – Here’s what a Workforce Singapore career coach says: First, take stock of your skills inventory and determine what transferable skill sets you have. These are knowledge, abilities and […]
He uses bank loans instead of CPF to buy property
Buying property is a huge leap, so doing proper research, planning and keeping enough cash on hand are important, says property industry executive Eugene Koh. Mr Koh’s preferred financing strategy […]
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records after solid week
NEW YORK (AFP) – Major Wall Street stock indices ended at records on Friday (Feb 12), concluding a solid week on expectations for more US stimulus and an economic rebound […]
Canada values Singapore’s support for a potential FTA with Asean
Canada will continue to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with Asean to expand trade and investment with one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, Ms Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of […]
GIC partnering Chinese asset manager to bid for Philips’ home appliances unit: Sources
LONDON • Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has teamed up with Chinese asset manager CDH Investments to submit a joint offer for the US$3.6 billion (S$4.8 billion) home appliance business […]
ThaiBev’s net profit for Q1 rises 0.5% to $375m
Beer and liquor giant Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) yesterday posted a net profit of 8.47 billion baht (S$375 million) for its first quarter ended Dec 31, up 0.5 per cent from […]
Canada values Singapore’s support for a potential FTA with Asean
SINGAPORE – Canada will continue to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with Asean to expand trade and investment with one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, Ms Mary Ng, Canada’s […]
What didn’t kill Serial System has made it stronger
What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. It is a saying that resonates with businessman Derek Goh Bak Heng. The executive chairman of mainboard-listed semiconductor trading company Serial System […]
Uber’s pandemic food delivery boom fails to offset ride-hailing drop
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Uber Technologies reported declining revenue in the fourth quarter, showing that demand for food delivery isn’t making up for a falloff in ridership. Sales dropped 16 […]
Mastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies
BENGALURU (REUTERS) – Mastercard said on Wednesday (Feb 10) it was planning to offer support for some cryptocurrencies on its network this year, joining a string of big-ticket firms that […]
GIC partners Chinese asset manager for Philips’ home appliances bid: Sources
LONDON (REUTERS) – Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has teamed up with Chinese asset manager CDH Investments to submit a joint offer for the US$3.6 billion (S$4.8 billion) home appliance […]
Jack Ma spotted playing golf, easing China detention fears
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – For months, speculation over Jack Ma’s whereabouts has run rampant. Mr Maybe the embattled billionaire had fled to Singapore, some posited. Or he had been placed under […]
US stocks mixed after dovish Fed chairman comments
NEW YORK (AFP) – Wall Street stocks finished mixed on Wednesday (Feb 10), with the Dow at a record following dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve chairman regarding inflation and […]
Jurong Port to take over O.K. Lim family’s stake in Universal Terminal: Sources
SINGAPORE (REUTERS) – Government-owned Jurong Port is set to take over the shares in a major oil storage terminal held by the Lim family behind collapsed oil trader Hin Leong, […]
DBS posts 33% fall in Q4 profit to $1.01 billion
SINGAPORE – DBS Group Holdings posted a 33 per cent plunge in fourth-quarter earnings as its net interest margin fell and it set aside higher allowances for potential bad loans. South-east […]
Bitcoin soars towards US$50,000 as Tesla takes it mainstream
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Bitcoin powered to a record high on Tuesday (Feb 9), approaching the US$50,000 (S$66,300) mark, basking in the afterglow of Elon Musk-led Tesla’s investment in the […]
Nasdaq edges to record, extending rally
NEW YORK (AFP) – The Nasdaq edged to a fresh record again on Tuesday (Feb 9), extending a bull run for markets buoyed by rising hopes for fiscal stimulus and […]