DBS, OCBC and UOB have beaten global benchmarks and some of the biggest US lenders over the past 20 years Read more at The Business Times.
DBS deploys AI-driven ‘Alpha’ squads to blend legal, compliance, risk roles
Against a backdrop of global bank layoffs, the lender is focusing on reskilling and multidisciplinary teams Read more at The Business Times.
QUANTUM SAFE AND AI-READY: EMPYRION DIGITAL’S SINGAPORE HUB EXPANDS LOCAL FOOTPRINT WITH OVER S$1.1 BILLION INVESTMENT
Empyrion Digital is ready to mobilise its next phase of high-density infrastructure, through an investment of over S$1.1 billion to scale its data centre capabilities in Singapore and secure the ...
Singapore launches SG Alert for emergency broadcasts to mobile phones
The new emergency broadcast system will even override mobile phone silent mode to alert users within seconds during serious incidents ...
Asia regulators monitor Anthropic’s Mythos for potential banking risks
By Scott Murdoch and Yantoultra Ngui SYDNEY/SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, April 20 (Reuters) - Some Asian financial regulators said on Monday they were taking measures to address the risks posed by Anthropic's ...
Singapore firms hold off workforce changes amid high operating costs from rising energy prices: SNEF poll
Businesses in Singapore are facing higher operating costs amid higher energy prices, but most have held off on workforce changes for now, according to a recent poll by the Singapore National Employers ...
Singapore Firms Feel Energy Cost Squeeze, Most Hold Off Job Cuts
Singapore companies are exploring adjustments as rising energy prices begin to bite and concerns over labor costs mount.
Singapore proposes world’s first international standard for GenAI testing
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore have put forth a new international standard, also a world first, to standardise testing methods for generative artificial ...
OCBC and partners launch South-east Asia’s first on-chain tokenised physical gold fund
Institutional and corporate accredited investors can subscribe to the token using stablecoins or fiat currencies Read more at The Business Times.
UOB’s Green Lane facilitates RM18 billion of FDI into JS-SEZ since 2024 with more to come
UOB: We continue to facilitate high value investments into the JS-SEZ from multiple countries, strengthening supply chain connectivity while delivering economic benefits for Malaysia and Singapore.
Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments
Singapore is increasing its liquefied natural gas imports from outside the Middle East to ensure sufficient fuel supply due to shipment disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
5 coolest new bars in Singapore you need to visit right now
Q2 of the year is off to a great start, with several promising bars joining Singapore's ever-vibrant nightlife scene. Leading the charge is Players Table, a new hole-in-the-wall on Aliwal Street, run ...
Singapore tycoon sues banks for US$1 billion from collapse of Australian NewSat
The Oxley Holdings founder claims that the lenders failed to honour loan agreements, preventing NewSat from building its satellites.
Malaysian billionaire brothers’ IOI Properties to buy prime Singapore office tower for $2 billion
The acquisition will boost the presence of IOI Properties Group—controlled by Malaysian billionaire brothers Lee Yeow Chor and Lee Yeow Seng—in Singapore’s CBD, adding to its portfolio that includes ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Trust to sell Asia Square Tower 2, buy Paragon in $5 billion Singapore property deals
By Kumar Tanishk and Yantoultra Ngui April 20 (Reuters) - Singapore's CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) said on Monday it has agreed to sell Asia Square Tower 2, a commercial development ... ( read original story ...)
Blocked crypto site sees surge in Singapore-related bets; ‘no blocking method is foolproof’, says Govt
Despite being blocked in Singapore since late 2024, a gambling platform that allows users to place bets on future events remains accessible here through alternative means.Checks by The Straits Times ...