Our Heritage: How Did OCBC, Singapore’s Oldest Local Bank, Become One Of The Biggest In Southeast Asia?
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Asia markets 23 Jul
Asia morning market news for a head start to your day Today’s Market News Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse bitcoin ETF Rupee ends little changed after touching record low; budget in focus India’s Mahindra Logistics posts sixth straight quarterly loss on higher costs India’s Mahindra Logistics posts sixth straight quarterly loss on […]
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Maid In Singapore?
As of December 2023, there are about 286,300 migrant domestic workers (MDWs) being employed in Singapore. This means about one in five Singapore households employ a maid to help them with general housework, cooking, and looking after the elderly, young children or family members with disabilities. If you don’t already know, hiring a maid in Singapore […]
Defining Essentials: 7 Items Where Lower and Middle-Income Households Differ From Higher Income Households On What’s Important
Earlier this month, a study conducted by SMU revealed insights into what Singaporeans consider essential items. Titled “Household Needs Study (HNS),” the survey included 4,014 respondents from various income levels, educational backgrounds, and age groups, asking them about their daily household needs. Unsurprisingly, all groups deemed household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, as well […]
Crowdstrike & Microsoft after the global outage – 22 Jul
Daily insights, the most important stock market news. Top Stock Market News CrowdStrike CEO apologizes for tech outage, says systems should be recovering -NBC – Reuters Microsoft says it restored cloud services after they suffered outage – CNBC AmEx’s quarterly profit beats estimates on robust spending – Reuters Activist Elliott reportedly has a significant stake in Starbucks, […]
US Equities Week ahead – Jul 21
US Equities Week ahead Earnings Earnings spotlight: Monday, July 22 – Verizon Communications (VZ) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). See the full earnings calendar. Earnings spotlight: Tuesday, July 23 – Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), Visa (V), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Texas Instruments (TXN), Philip Morris International (PM), United Parcel Service (UPS), Lockheed Martin (LMT), General Motors (GM), […]
How To Calculate The Depreciation And Scrap Value Of A Car In Singapore
Cars are notoriously expensive in Singapore. In fact, Singapore is the most expensive country in the world to be owning one. However, contrary to popular thinking, it’s not the price of a car that makes it expensive to own, but rather how quickly it depreciates and, subsequently, its scrap value. After all, if you can […]
4 Low-Cost Chinese ETFs That You Can Invest On SGX
China’s economy, despite some recent moderation, continues to be a global powerhouse with significant growth potential, especially in the technology and consumer sectors. Key factors contributing to China’s economic strength include its massive domestic market, robust manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing technological advancements. This long-term potential makes China an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to […]
Netflix beats estimates with 34% rise in memberships & other news – 19 Jul
Daily most important stock market news. Stock Market News Netflix beats estimates as ad-supported memberships rise 34% – CNBC Domino’s Pizza narrowly misses quarterly sales estimates on muted demand – Reuters Ford to spend $3 billion to expand large truck production to a plant previously set for EVs – CNBC Meta explores stake in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, […]
Price Guide To Booking Badminton Courts In Singapore
Badminton is a popular sport in Singapore, clearly evident by the constantly filled bookings of public courts. Most people in Singapore would have had the chance to play badminton at some point in their life, whether during a PE lesson or gathering with family and friends. One key trait about badminton is its need for […]
