Asia shares slip, dollar firm as tariffs loom – Feb 2 2025
Today’s Market News China’s consumer inflation at 5-month high, producer deflation persists India cenbank will be agile in responding to banks’ liquidity needs Russia may ban gasoline exports for a month to stabilise prices, TASS reports Oil India’s quarterly profit misses estimates as low prices outweigh demand Kia contests $14 million India tax demand for […]
Different Types Of Baby Insurance To Buy For Your Newborn Child
Being a new parent comes with plenty of responsibilities. Never-ending diapers change, feeding the little one every three hours, and not having enough sleep are just some of the usual challenges that every parent can expect to face. Beyond the day-to-day caregiving, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect of parenthood is ensuring your child has […]
How Difficult Is It For The Average Young Singaporean To Achieve A $100,000 Investment Portfolio By Age 30?
In today’s environment of rising prices and expectations for a better quality of life, no one can blame us for feeling like certain financial milestones, such as saving $100,000 by age 30, are out of reach. However, understanding how hard it is to reach the landmark $100, 000 in savings or an investment portfolio is […]
Why Are Chanel Handbags So Expensive?
When anyone thinks of luxury handbags, it’s natural to assume that a brand like Hermes, and its iconic Birkin bag, would be top of the list. While that’s certainly true, there are also a host of other luxury handbag brands that can boast similarly eye-watering prices for their wares. One of those brands is Chanel […]
From Generation to Generation: How Singapore Supports its People
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What Are The Best SIM-Only Plans In Singapore (2025 Edition)
Before the Mobile plans in Singapore used to be characterised by contract plans with handset subsidies. These plans package both the mobile data and the handset as part of the monthly fee, which pays for the subsidies on the handset (essentially also functioning as an instalment plan for the phone). This also means that if you do […]
Wall St whipsaws to mixed close as Amazon reports; NFP on tap – Feb 7 2025
Today’s Market News Wall Street ends mixed in choppy trading; Amazon, jobs report in focus Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different Amazon beats quarterly revenue estimates, cloud growth lags Key developments to markets on Friday: India rate decision Taiwan trade (January) China FX reserves Index Last Change % Change trading lower Dow Jones […]
Salary Guide: How Much You Can Earn As An IT Professional In Singapore
In Singapore, there are many sectors that are prospering in terms of jobs created. One of those sectors that is seeing jobs in demand is the Information Technology (IT) industry. According to MOM, the job vacancy rate in the Information and Communications industry is the highest in Singapore. Many roles that require IT skills potentially also […]
Asia shares track Wall Street higher, Treasury yields languish near lows – Feb 6 2025
Today’s Market News Trade war or not, global investors turn even more cautious on China Huawei chairman says 2024 revenue exceeded $118 bln Philippine c.bank to take ‘measured approach’ in easing as inflation steadies Exclusive: India accuses Kia of evading taxes of $155 mln in VW-like dispute China’s markets return from holiday to US trade […]
Complete Guide To Finance Blogs And Websites In Singapore (2025 Edition)
If being on top of your financial life is one of your goals for 2025, then it makes sense to be regularly reading some of Singapore’s top finance blogs and websites. In this article, we have shortlisted more than 50 of the best finance blogs and websites that you should be reading, or at least know about […]
