- BusinessThe Edge Singapore
Singapore’s millionaires to grow by over 10% in the next five years: UBS
The number of US dollar millionaires in Singapore stands at 333,204 as of 2023, expected to expand to 375,725 by 2028.
4-min read - LifestyleEdgeProp
Most expensive HDB in Bishan sold for $1.568M, 4th highest in Singapore
An HDB flat in Bishan has been sold for $1.568 million ($1,214 psf) last week, making it the most expensive HDB ever in Bishan, and the fourth most expensive HDB flat on record.
1-min read - NewsBloomberg
Malaysia says near Singapore deal for special economic zone
Malaysia said it’s near a deal with Singapore to develop Southeast Asia’s first cross-border special economic zone, which the countries hope will lure new investment and spur growth.
2-min read - LifestyleTravel+Leisure
Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Islands in Asia of 2024
For the third year in a row, the independent island country of the Maldives aced out other Asian island picks in our "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024.
3-min read - BusinessThe Independent
Miss Universe Singapore now open to married and divorced women
Women who have children can also now apply, as long as they are over 18 years of age
2-min read - BusinessEdgeProp
Landed home price growth slows down to 1.8% in 2Q2024
In 2Q2024, landed home prices increased by 1.8%, marking the third consecutive quarterly rise in this residential segment, according to URA's latest transaction statistics.
3-min read - HealthThe Independent
Is there such a thing as too much coffee? Experts weigh in
An average adult is able to consume four to five cups of coffee per day
3-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Taiwan turns to Southeast Asian tourists as Chinese stay away
Taiwan wants to lure higher-spending travelers from Southeast Asia as Chinese arrivals dwindle, a shift that could reshape the island’s tourism industry.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Malaysia expects to seal Singapore deal for special economic zone in September; Taiwan pivots to Southeast Asia as China arrivals decline: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
3-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Singapore's Temasek China bets trail Americas for first time in a decade
Temasek Holdings said China’s capital markets slump caused valuations of its assets in the country to decline, which offset better returns from the US and India.
7-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Saudi Arabia trails only Singapore in emerging market VC funding race
Saudi Arabia ranked second across the emerging-market venture capital space in the first half of 2024, trailing only Singapore, according to VC data firm Magnitt.
3-min read - NewsBloomberg
Singapore container ship logjam spills over to Malaysian port
Container ship congestion in Singapore, one of Asia’s busiest ports, is spreading to neighbouring Malaysia, snarling supply chains and causing delays in the movement of consumer goods.
1-min read - NewsCNN Business
No room for privacy: How Airbnb fails to protect guests from hidden cameras
A CNN investigation finds Airbnb fails to protect its guests against the persistent privacy threat within its industry.
19-min read - BusinessPropertyGuru
Are Singapore rent prices for HDB and condos finally coming down?
As the Singapore rental market shows signs of cooling, can we expect rental prices to come down in 2024? With reference to the Singapore Property Market Report Q1 2024, here are 3 things we can expect.
4-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Singapore’s Temasek will back big polluters to curb emissions
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte. will continue to invest in major polluters even as it seeks to slash portfolio emissions, aiming to push sectors like aviation to decarbonize faster.
2-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering rules; S'pore-based Dyson to cut 1,000 job: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
3-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore 2024—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,... The post Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore 2024—How Much Should You Give? appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
16-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
Unlock Your Future Income: 3 Top Singapore REITs to Consider Now
Despite facing the challenge of higher operating expenses and increasing borrowing costs, these three well-managed REITs have demonstrated commendable performance. The post Unlock Your Future Income: 3 Top Singapore REITs to Consider Now appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - NewsReuters
2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU's climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional temperatures that some scientists said puts 2024 on track to be the world's hottest recorded year. Every month since June 2023 - 13 months in a row - has ranked as the planet's hottest since records began, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly
2-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
Singapore Banks’ Share Prices Are Hitting All-Time Highs: Can Their Momentum Continue?
The trio of Singapore banks have hit all-time highs recently but can their run continue? The post Singapore Banks’ Share Prices Are Hitting All-Time Highs: Can Their Momentum Continue? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
These are the best low-cost airlines in the world, according to travelers — see the full list
Airline rating company Skytrax has released its 2024 list of the world's best low-cost airlines with AirAsia taking home the top spot.
5-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore
From eating to shopping and getting a massage, Singaporeans visit JB for all sorts of fun things. But the one thing that we can all agree on that is not... The post Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
7-min read - NewsNY Post
These are the 10 countries most of the world wants to relocate to
New research shows Canada is the top relocation choice globally, preferred for its natural beauty and high living standards despite a high cost of living.
2-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
Stay away from these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2024
This July cleaning list aims to help prevent wasted trips to your nearby hawker centre, and allows you to schedule other plans on these dates.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Copa América: Uruguay players, including Darwin Núñez, brawl with fans after loss to Colombia
A Uruguay player said the brawl was caused by Colombia fans harassing the team's families.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Jaylen Brown posts cryptic response after being passed up for Team USA in favor of Celtics teammate Derrick White
Jaylen Brown is a Finals MVP, but he's not an Olympian.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks fall from records as Tesla, Nvidia lead tech sell-off
Jerome Powell steps up for part two of his policy update to Congress, with investors on the alert for more clues to rate-cut prospects.
1-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Bronny James posts 3 points in 29 minutes as Lakers blow late lead in summer league
Dalton Knecht had 20 points and nine rebounds.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation falls in June for first time since 2020 as consumer price increases continue to slow
June's CPI showed inflation is cooling, raising investor hopes for Fed rate cuts
4-min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Ocasio-Cortez filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito. But how do you impeach someone in a 'lifetime appointment'?
On Wednesday, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said, "Congress has a legal, moral and democratic obligation to impeach."
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Team USA shakes off slow start to beat Canada in pre-Olympics exhibition opener
Anthony Edwards certainly looked like a No. 1 option.
2-min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies
Is 'Longlegs' cursed? Nicolas Cage's nightmare performance has fans, and even his co-stars, petrified of the film
When Maika Monroe first laid eyes on the actor in character, her heart rate increased from 76 to 170 beats per minute.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoNvidia vs. AWS chips: Why it's not a battle, for now
The chips industry is bigger than ever – currently valued at $544 billion and expected to be worth more than $1 trillion by 2032, according to Precedence Research. While Nvidia (NVDA) has the dominant lead in the industry, holding 80% of the GPU chips market, hyperscalers like Amazon’s (AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) are looking to capitalize in the space by designing their own chips. With the release of the new Graviton 4 chip, AWS aims to create a more efficient chip that can power its own cl
- BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Singapore firms seek less red tape in Malaysia special economic zone; SFA approves insects as food: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Big Tech surges as S&P 500 crosses 5,600 for first time
Jerome Powell steps up for part two of his policy update to Congress, with investors on the alert for more clues to rate-cut prospects.
1-min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
What to expect from The Acolyte's 'jaw-dropping' finale
Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto have teased that the finale, titled Doom, will deliver a lot of surprises for fans before the Disney+ Star Wars show is done.
4-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Better than Oofoos': These arch-supporting sandals are $18 — that's 40% off
These ergonomic recovery slides are made with shock-absorbing EVA; they're lightweight, easy-clean and super-comfy.
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Duke's Cooper Flagg named Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year
It's been quite a week for Flagg, who put the entire basketball world on notice during a Team USA scrimmage in Las Vegas.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoWhy Nvidia's market cap could hit $6 trillion this year
The tech sector continues to outperform the market as the AI race shows no signs of stopping. Nvidia (NVDA), in particular, has enormously benefitted from the increased demand for AI, with the chipmaking giant crossing a $3 trillion market capitalization and gaining more than 200% in just the last year. After a record year and mounting sky-high expectations, does Nvidia have more room to grow? In the latest episode of Opening Bid, EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson tells Yahoo Finance Executive Ed
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
UK property market set to rebound amid mortgage rate drop expectations
Property professionals’ sales optimism at highest level since 2022.
3-min read - NewsTechCrunch
Apple warns iPhone users in 98 countries of spyware attacks
Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. Since 2021, Apple has been regularly sending these notifications, reaching users in over 150 countries, according to a support document on the company's website. The latest warnings, out Wednesday, did not disclose the attackers’ identities or the countries where users received notifications.
2-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon's early Prime Day fashion deals rock — get Adidas, Columbia and Hanes starting at $9
Stock up on breezy dresses, flattering bodysuits, comfy shoes and more at unbelievable prices during this two-day savings event.
2-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon's No. 1 bestselling Instant Pot is over 40% off ahead of Prime Day
This sale brings the popular 9-in-1 appliance down to just $75. Hooray for quick, hands-off cooking!
5-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Shocking how chilly it gets': This incredible cooling towel is only $5 right now
Amazon shoppers rely on the chilly, easy-to-use cloth for sweltering summer days.
3-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Wimbledon 2024: How to watch the Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz semifinals match
Everything you need to know about watching Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in the men's semifinals at Wimbledon this Friday.
2-min read - NewsYahoo Sports
Sprinter Issam Asinga suing Gatorade for positive drug test that banned him from 2024 Olympics
Sprinter Issam Asinga, who set the under-20 world record in the 100 meters, is suing Gatorade. In the lawsuit, he alleges that the company gave him a product with a banned substance, leading to a suspension.
3-min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Tesla reportedly delays 'robotaxi' event to October
Tesla is apparently not ready to reveal its "robotaxi" design next month, and is instead pushing the event to October, according to Bloomberg News. Tesla shares fell more than 6% following the report. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first teased the robotaxi event in April, on the same day that Reuters reported the company was shelving plans for a new vehicle built on a next-generation platform that would cost around $25,000.
1-min read - LifestyleTechCrunch
How Apple Intelligence is changing the way you use Siri on your iPhone
Following years of talk around Apple’s lack of innovation when it comes to Siri, Apple has promised the launch of a smarter version of its digital assistant coming this fall. Siri is getting a slew of new features and updates thanks to the addition of Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative AI offering, and a partnership with OpenAI. From ChatGPT integration to the ability to type instead of speak to Siri, there's a lot of ways Siri will change in the coming months.
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports Videos
VideoDarwin Nunez brawls with fans to protect his family after loss to Colombia | The Cooligans
Yahoo Sports contributors Christian Polanco and guest-co-host Christine Cupo break down the chaos that ensued in the stands with fans and players after Colombia defeated Uruguay in Copa America. Hear the full conversation on the “The Cooligans” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.