200 people granted Singapore permanent residency under Global Investment Programme in last 3 years

By Admin 23/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 23, 2023 3:09 PMForeigners can apply to be PRs under the programme if they invest at least $2.5 million into starting or expanding a business here. Go to Source 23/02/2023 – 09:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Singapore stocks in the red amid regional rout; STI down 0.2%

By Admin 22/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 22, 2023 7:21 PMSINGAPORE – A surprising rout on Wall Street overnight sparked similar declines here, with red ink from one end of the region to the other. Go to Source 22/02/2023 – 15:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Wilmar to pay record dividend, says it’s business as usual for Indian joint venture with Adani

By Admin 22/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 22, 2023 6:07 PMSINGAPORE – Agribusiness group Wilmar International will pay out a record dividend after posting robust second-half figures on Tuesday. Go to Source 22/02/2023 – 12:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Old-school bosses let tech workers slip through the net: Survey

By Admin 22/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 22, 2023 1:56 PMSINGAPORE– Most bosses here find it difficult to recruit workers with the right digital skills but the fault may lie in how they go about the task, noted a new survey. Go to Source 22/02/2023 – 09:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Coinbase posts $747m loss as crypto winter hits trading volume

By Admin 22/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 22, 2023 8:24 AMTrading volume at the biggest US crypto exchange plunged 74 per cent to US$145 billion in the fourth quarter. Go to Source 22/02/2023 – 03:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

SIA’s third-quarter profit soars to record $628m as passenger demand returns

By Admin 21/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 21, 2023 7:30 PMSINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines (SIA) posted record profits in its latest business update, thanks to strong air travel demand and a reopening of international borders. Go to Source 21/02/2023 – 15:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Singapore stocks flat amid regional declines; STI down 0.1%

By Admin 21/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 21, 2023 6:31 PMSINGAPORE – Local stocks traded flat on Tuesday (Feb 21) amid softer trading sentiment in the region. Go to Source 21/02/2023 – 12:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

HSBC’s dividend spree offset by concern that rate rise profit bonanza may be over

By Admin 21/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 21, 2023 12:38 PMHSBC’s conservative forecasts for net interest income next year, suggests boon from rising rates may already have peaked. Go to Source 21/02/2023 – 09:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

S’pore businesses contend with rising costs as policy sharpens on productivity, competitiveness

By Admin 21/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 21, 2023 3:00 PMSINGAPORE – Even as inflation peaks and the interest rate hiking cycle heads for a pause, the cost of doing business in Singapore is likely to remain elevated for quite a while. Go to Source 21/02/2023 – 09:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

South Korea’s early trade data show export slump persisting in February

By Admin 21/02/2023

The Straits Times Business News February 21, 2023 11:42 AMHeadline exports fell 2.3 per cent through Feb 1-20, with chip sales plunging 43.9 per cent. Go to Source 21/02/2023 – 06:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom