Polène is finally bagging a spot in Singapore – the popular French handbag brand is set to open its first local store at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in the third quarter of 2026.
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
The lender also flagged minimal private credit exposure, and said that its balance sheet can absorb Middle East shocks Read more at The Business Times.
CRE, Middle East, gold and directors’ fees among questions at UOB’s AGM
Questions posed at United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) 84th annual general meeting (AGM) ranged from its loan book and commercial real estate (CRE) to gold, private credit and directors’ fees. In November ...
Singapore non-oil exports climb 15.3% in March on AI electronics demand
Investing.com -- Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports increased 15.3% in March, driven by strong artificial intelligence-related demand for electronics, Enterprise Singapore said on Friday.
Singapore allowing more data centres only for ‘critical’ functions, not for ‘your birthday photos’: DPM Gan
Singapore has to take a selective strategy towards expanding its capacity for data centres due to geographical and energy constraints, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.Speaking during a ...
OCBC the preferred bidder for HSBC’s retail assets in Indonesia — Bloomberg
Fast-growing markets such as Indonesia are attracting banks looking to expand, especially with the likes of HSBC and Citigroup Inc selling some non-core assets.
OCBC is said to emerge as lead bidder for HSBC Indonesia assets
[HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] OCBC has emerged as the preferred bidder to buy HSBC Holdings’ retail assets in Indonesia, sources familiar with the matter said, as the Singaporean lender seeks to boost its ...
OCBC is lead bidder for HSBC’s Indonesia assets: Sources
A deal value HSBC’s consumer business in the country at more than 6 trillion rupiah (S$444 million), sources say. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank warns investors: ‘Buckle up, we’re in for a volatile ride’
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan cautioned investors about persistent market swings amid stretched U.S. valuations and concentrated AI stock exposure.
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Surge 15.3% in March 2026 on AI Demand
Singapores non-oil domestic exports (NODX) posted a remarkable 15.3% year-on-year increase in March 2026, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth, according to Enterprise Singapore. The strong ...
Singapore property rental market may face headwind and disruptions in 2026
There will be a significant surge in housing supply, new macroeconomic challenges and evolving tenant profiles Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March from electronics surge, exceeding forecasts
[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s key exports expanded by a stronger-than-expected 15.3 per cent year on year in March, on the back of an electronics surge supported by strong artificial intelligence-related ...
Singapore key exports surge 15.3% in March on AI-driven electronics demand
Singapore's key exports rose 15.3% in March, driven by a significant surge in AI-related electronics and semiconductor demand. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Three more EU countries added as Singapore’s meat and egg sources
The new import sources are Greece, Lithuania and Latvia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Digital Realty eyes S$7-B investment to bolster Singapore as APAC AI hub
Digital Realty is targeting nearly S$7 billion of total investment in Singapore, reinforcing the market’s critical role as an AI infrastructure hub for the Asia-Pacific region. Of that amount, more ...
Three more EU countries added as Singapore’s source for meat, egg products
Greece, Lithuania and Latvia have been added as new import sources. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.