Singapore
Singapore keeps monetary policy steady as third-quarter growth picks up
A view of Singapore’s skyline and Marina Bay. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Singapore’s central bank on Monday left its monetary settings unchanged, as expected, as data showed the economy perked up in the third quarter though analysts are betting on a loosening in policy early next year to guard against external […]
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Goldman Sachs just refreshed its conviction lists of global stocks, giving 3 over 20% upside
Goldman Sachs has refreshed its lists of top global stock picks, adding some and removing others. The stocks are featured in the investment bank’s “Conviction List – Directors’ Cut,” which it says offers a “curated and active” list of buy-rated stocks. They are selected by a subcommittee in each region which “collaborate with each sector […]
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Meet the Singapore-based telco disruptor with the knack for a viral campaign
Circles is a tech start-up with an ambition to shake up the telecommunications industry – and an unconventional marketing strategy to match. Circles is a tech start-up with an ambition to shake up the telecommunications industry – and an unconventional marketing strategy to match. “For the longest time, the telco industry has been talking about the […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Is China’s stock market rally behind Indian equity losses?
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story The investment world has quickly swapped its insignia over the past couple of weeks. […]
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He flies business and first class multiple times a year — all on credit card points
For most travelers, flying in business and first class, especially on international flights, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A business class ticket can cost up to five times more than an economy ticket on Singapore Airlines — and a whopping 13 times more for a first-class one. As a result, these cabins are often booked by […]
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From guns to Trump: See which factors are deterring travelers from visiting the U.S.
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which surveyed 6,000 international travelers from the six countries — showed that respondents perceived Hawaii to be the safest state in terms of gun violence, while […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh China stimulus, oil gains
The Tokyo Tower, left, and commercial and residential buildings in Minato district of Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday following losses on Wall Street, with concerns over Middle East tensions keeping investors on edge […]
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Singapore’s disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
Former transport minister S. Iswaran walks as he appears at the Supreme Court in Singapore October 3, 2024. Edgar Su | Reuters A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member […]
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China says it filed an appeal to WTO over Canada’s tariffs on EVs and metals
Aerial view of new energy vehicles at Huaian BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. on August 26, 2024 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of China. Zhao Qirui | VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images China on Wednesday announced that it has filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization, asking the organization to rule on the […]
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‘Golden Week’ bookings show Chinese travel preferences are evolving
Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and why Chinese people are traveling. Buoyed by falling airfares, Chinese travelers are booking more overseas trips for the National Day holiday period, which extends from Oct. 1 to 7, according to Fliggy, a major travel […]
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