DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is considering raising its stake in an unlisted Chinese bank as Southeast Asia’s biggest lender looks to take advantage of growth opportunities across the Greater China region ...
Commentary: More paternity leave is promising, but Singapore could be so much bolder
Making the increased paternity leave mandatory, narrowing durational disparities with maternity leave and shaping workplace norms for to-be fathers are essential for shared parenting and healthy ...
Singapore Lifts All Covid-19 Border Measures
Travellers who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to show proof of a negative pre-departure test before ente ...
Daily Cuts – S1E119: Seeking opportunities in space technology
The Global Space and Technology Convention kicked off on Feb 15 in Singapore. Over 800 thought leaders, industry leaders and investors from across some 40 countries are gathered here for the two-day ...
How much does Singapore lose each year due to supply chain disruptions?
TMX Global cites three ways to improve businesses' supply chain strategies. Whilst Singapore has fared better than its counterparts in Asia during the pandemic, it was not exempt from the effects of ...
Nifty to surpass 18,100 or bears to stage a comeback? 7 things to know before share market opens today
On the Singapore Exchange ... F&O sector because they have exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). During the F&O ban period, no new positions are permitted for F&O contracts in that ...
Hold up, Don Don Donki has its own credit card?
Whenever I walk past a Don Don Donki store, no matter how hard I try to resist, I can’t help but enter. There’s something about the chaotic and garish displays of Japanese products that just draws you ...
From Grab to Ant, Singapore’s digital bank race picks up pace
Digital banking is accelerating in Singapore as deregulation encourages tech companies like Grab to enter the market in hopes of attracting younger customers and small businesses. While this is ...
Millennials Share Their Best Tips On Investing As A Young Working Adult To Grow Their Salary
While most of that money will go into savings, necessities, and bills, several folks may choose to grow their funds by parking them in different investment opportunities instead. If you’re new to the ...
UOB loan to coal miner Adaro raises climate concerns
UOB said the bank is committed to working with clients as they transition from highly emitting business models. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Weighs Possibilitiy of Enlarging Its Stake in Shenzhen Bank
DBS Group Holdings Ltd., Southeast Asia’s largest lender, is considering raising its stake in China’s Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank over the next few years, its chief executive said Thursday.
Share Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty 50 poised for a positive start, Asian stocks in the green
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 are expected to make a flat to positive start on Thursday tracing cues from global markets. Singapore Exchange Nifty futures, an early indicator of ...
India calls for uniform crypto regulations as Asian markets grow amid boom and bust cycle
One country alone cannot do everything' if regulation is required, says India's financial minister as she leads the push for uniform rules in the group; New Delhi's call is likel ...
Commentary: Should Singapore residents invest in energy-efficient homes to save costs?
Select businesses in Singapore can enjoy one more year of government grants to invest in energy efficiency. David Broadstock of Energy Studies Institute explores if households should be empowered to ...
China’s growing middle-class kingdom in Singapore is causing heartburn | Explained
The reasons behind the middle-class Chinese citizens making the move to Singapore are manifold — political stability, economic growth, and access to a high quality of life, among other things.
Experts: Singapore Budget 2023’s luxury taxes a step in right direction but future moves shouldn’t ‘swing too far’
It may seem progressive of the Government to raise taxes on luxury items, but economists and tax experts are cautioning that future tax moves should ...