Gold has been on a bull run over the past few years, fueled by global trade disputes, geopolitical tensions and financial market volatility, prompting investors to flock to it.
Maybank Singapore Joins DBS, UOB With One-Time Bonus for Junior Staff
Maybank Singapore will give one-time bonuses to over 800 junior staff, joining DBS and UOB in offering cost-of-living support.
Singapore households face higher electricity bills amid Middle East war; Executive condo policy review to address rising costs: Singapore live news
Singapore warns of higher electricity bills amid global energy risks. Singapore to review EC policy as rising prices raise affordability concerns.
Singapore police announce arrest of 3 linked to alleged scam syndicate Prince Group
Singapore police have announced arrests of three Singaporeans as part of investigations into alleged transnational scam syndicate Prince Group and its founder and chairman, Chen Zhi, who is in ...
One Singapore bank launched in the Gulf amid booming wealth flows from Asia – then came the Iran crisis
The Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) was set up in 2024 in Manama city by the Whampoa Group, a multi-family office group linked to OCBC’s founding Lee family. It is also supported by Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s ...
Mastercard, DBS and UOB successfully trial autonomous payment by AI agent in Singapore
The trial by Mastercard and Singapore banks shows how AI systems could carry out everyday purchases on behalf of consumers once identity and consent are verified.
NTU Singapore and US-based Activate to launch S$12 million fellowship to accelerate science entrepreneurship and develop deep-tech start-ups
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and US-based non-profit Activate will launch a new fellowship programme to support early-stage science and ...
Budget 2026: Singapore faces stiff competition for talent, despite draws of new AI and tech-focused One Pass
Its track offers greater career certainty while Singapore’s stability strengthens its appeal to global talent Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore eyes 2027 launch for maritime master plan to strengthen global port hub
Singapore is developing a maritime master plan to strengthen its competitiveness as a leading global hub port and international maritime centre, ...
War in the Middle East could drive up Singapore electricity tariffs, says energy regulator
SINGAPORE: The war in the Middle East is likely to push up global energy prices and, in turn, electricity tariffs in Singapore, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said on Wednesday (Mar 4).
Petrol Prices In Singapore Rise At Most Major Stations Amid Middle East Conflict
Petrol prices at most major stations in Singapore jumped this week, following escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted global oil supplies Shell raised 95-octane petrol by four cents ...
Singapore bank DBS secures China bond underwriting license
SINGAPORE ― DBS Group, Singapore’s biggest bank by assets, said on Wednesday its China unit has been granted a principal underwriting license for nonfinancial corporate bonds in China’s interbank bond ...
Singapore Introduces AI Work Pass as Tech Talent Shortage Widens
Singapore will introduce a new AI-focused work pass under the ONE Pass framework to attract global tech talent as demand for specialised skills grows.
OCBC chief Tan Teck Long’s new strategy is a masterstroke, but execution risks abound
While his ‘Next Frontier’ plan looks good on paper, it must survive contact with operational reality Read more at The Business Times.
TOC editor, publisher ordered to pay $125k for defaming UOB over ‘baseless’ claims by former client
The legal action against Mr Koh has been stayed as he been adjudged to be a bankrupt by another bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Global Instability Is Fueling Climate Risks, Singapore Warns
Singapore’s government and businesses must prepare to handle accelerating risks posed by climate change, according to the country’s environment minister.