SINGAPORE: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) on Friday (Aug 2) reported steady earnings and profit jumped at United Overseas Bank (UOB) in the second quarter, with improved margins and loan growth ... ( read original story ...)
A gravity-defying tower aimed at ‘sustainable urbanism’ has opened in Singapore
The newly-opened Robinson Tower in Singapore's Central Business District might baffle you at first glance: the upper section appears to float above the lower, with a leafy garden between the two. Get ... ( read original story ...)
SIA and Amex launch first SME business travel card
in Singapore today, in light of survey results saying, despite overall optimism, business owners have significant worries over cash flow and travelling abroad. The new ‘American Express Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press Holdings Limited Led the Stock Market Lower in July
The Singapore stock market barometer, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), declined by 0.6%, or around 21 points, to 3,300.8 last month. Of the 30 index stocks, 16 were in the red, 12 were in the ... ( read original story ...)
30 Singapore Shares That Could Go on to Crush the Stock Market
If you are looking for Singapore stocks to buy in August, look no further. We found some interesting candidates using our data provider, S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the Magic Formula ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Ranks Highest in Singapore Retail Banking Satisfaction Study
SINGAPORE: 1 Aug. 2019 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s issuance of five new digital banking licenses will affect existing banks, as even more customers indicate they are interested to try ... ( read original story ...)
Social media sites block satirical rap video in Singapore after government complaint
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Facebook and other social media sites have restricted access to a satirical rap video in Singapore after the wealthy city-state’s government requested the removal of content it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks brace for slowdown after strong second-quarter results
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd reported steady earnings and profit jumped at United Overseas Bank in the second quarter, with improved margins and loan growth ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks Primed for Headwinds After Earnings Beat
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore banks delivered second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, indicating they are well placed to weather mounting pressures from a global economic slowdown and falling ... ( read original story ...)
Pride and prejudice: Photos shed light on the struggles of Singapore’s transgender community
"Transitioning or surgeries does not give you perfect bodies," reads a message by one transgender man, written by hand over an image of his own half-naked body. Sham is one of six subjects featured in ... ( read original story ...)
2 in 3 Singapore bank customers keen to try digital banks: Survey
SINGAPORE - Bank users in Singapore, led by younger customers, welcome the entry of digital banks, according to a survey by global marketing information services firm JD Power released on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
UOB posts 8% rise in Q2 profit to $1.17b, raises interim dividend to 55 cents
SINGAPORE - UOB Group on Friday morning (Aug 2) posted an 8 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit to $1.17 billion for its second quarter ended June 30, on the back of strong loan growth and ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks to watch: OCBC, UOB, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, Mandarin Oriental, Hi-P, A-HTrust
UOB Group: UOB on Friday morning posted an 8 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit to $1.17 billion for its second quarter ended June 30, on the back of strong loan growth and higher trading and ... ( read original story ...)
UOB 2Q earnings up 8% to $1.17 bil; declares interim dividend of 55 cents per share
SINGAPORE (Aug 2): UOB Group reported earnings of $1.17 billion in 2Q19, 8% higher than the same quarter last year. This brings 1H19 earnings to $2.22 billion, up 8% from a year ago and an interim ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC reports steady Q2 profit; UOB’s profit rises 8%
SINGAPORE: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported steady second-quarter profit, while its net interest income rose to a record, driven by growth in loans and margins. "Loan growth was sustained ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Drug smuggling worsens even as hangings rise
SINGAPORE — Drug trafficking into Singapore, which has some of the world’s toughest drugs laws, has risen recently, the law minister said on Wednesday, and he defended capital punishment for serious ... ( read original story ...)