Singapore's ambition to create a cashless society is to receive a big boost with the forthcoming introduction of the banking industry's PayNow mobile app to the business community. Launched in July 20... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore falls over 1 pct on financials
* Singapore posts fourth weekly gain in five * Thailand snaps five straight weekly gains * Philippines down after 4 straight weekly gains By Sumeet Gaikwad Aug 10 (Reuters) - Singapore shares fell ove... ( read original story ...)
UOB home loan fully digitised by partnering four top property agencies
United Overseas Bank (UOB) on August 7 announced that it has brought together Singapore’s largest property ecosystem under one roof and has also launched a fully-digital solution for its UOB home loan ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank’s India Technology Development Centre wins Transformation Award
Established in 2016, DAH2 is DBS Bank's first technology development centre outside Singapore that supports the bank in strengthening its technological capabilities across the region as well as its di... ( read original story ...)
DBS played key role taking risks in its early years for S’pore
DBS played a crucial role in Singapore's early industrialisation, taking risks and absorbing downsides to benefit the country but not necessarily the bank itself, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said l... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: See the declining trend in Singapore employees’ working hours
This chart from DBS shows the drop in the weekly working hours in Singapore, as well as other Asian countries. According to DBS, Singapore workers may see a reduction of five hours to 41.9 hours from ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s Quarterly Profit up 20% but CEO Warns of Spillover Effects from Trade Conflict
Singapore banks have been in the spotlight recently as investors wonder what sort of impact the US-China trade conflict and the property cooling measures will have on them. On Thursday last week, DBS ... ( read original story ...)
DBS brings online content marketing push to life with musical as it turns 50
Online, the 10-part mini-series garnered over 150 million views, and the musical by Singapore theatre company Pangdemonium will aim to showcase Team DBS’ camaraderie and passion for serving their clie... ( read original story ...)
China imposes anti-dumping duties on synthetic rubber from U.S., EU, Singapore
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Friday it would levy anti-dumping duties ranging from 23.1 percent to 75.5 percent on halogenated butyl rubber from the United States, the Euro... ( read original story ...)
Refinance Home Loan in Singapore – How to Save On Your Mortgage
If your home loan is currently charging you more than 2% interest, you might be paying more than you need to, and should definitely consider refinancing. Refinancing your home loan in Singapore means ... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore falls; renewed trade war friction weighs
* Singapore hits one-week low, sees worst day in over 4 weeks * Malaysia heads for a fifth straight weekly gain By Sumeet Gaikwad Aug 10 (Reuters) - Singapore shares dropped on Friday as concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
Brand Finance: Value of top 10 SG brands not representative of rest of local brands
DBS remains the most valuable Singapore brand for 2018, growing its brand value by 14% to US$6.4 billion. Managing director of Brand Finance Asia Pacific Samir Dixit said that DBS has seen an increase ... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore neighbourhood fits your personality best?
From nature lovers to shopaholics, we zoom in on the best Singapore locations to rent in based on your personality type . 1) For the hipsters - Tiong Bahru Tiong Bahru listed under has been named one ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: Singapore bank headcount up by 4,541 in H2; Golden Gate Ventures unveils US$10m crypto fund
There are now 4,541 more people working for Singapore’s local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – than there were just a year ago. The surge has been fuelled by technology hiring and DBS taking on former ANZ ... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200mil (RM597mil), according to a source. The bank is consid... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls S$200m sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200 million ($146 million), according to people with knowled... ( read original story ...)