Life expectancy in Singapore rose to an average of 83 years in 2022, increasing by almost one year from a decade ago, even after the country logged more than 1,700 deaths from the pandemic.
Volunteers from OCBC to work with lower-income families in rental flats under new programme
The programme aims to help 100 such families in implementing solutions to struggles they may be facing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore banks show the way in region’s net-zero quest but actions must speak louder, say observers
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s local banks may be ahead of many other Asian peers when it comes to mapping out their decarbonisation goals, but observers say the next big hurdle is how far the banks will go ...
Singapore’s DBS Eyes Lending to India’s SMEs Thanks to Private Credit
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.’s takeover of a local bank in 2020 will help it tap opportunities in offering private credit to India’s cash-hungry small- and medium-sized firms, according to an official at ...
Singapore Life Expectancy Rises From a Decade Ago Despite Covid
Life expectancy in Singapore rose to an average of 83 years in 2022, increasing by almost one year from a decade ago, even after the country logged more than 1,700 deaths from the pandemic.
Singapore Seeks to Groom AI Talent for Banks Amid Shortage
Singapore is seeking to expand the talent pool for artificial intelligence and data analytics in the finance sector.
BrandMusiq creates sonic identity for Singapore’s NTUC Income
With the help of BrandMusiq, the Income Group unlocked the power of sonic branding by developing a sonic identity system, comprising a ‘Mogoscape (Sonic palette), a MOGO (Musical LOGO), and a Mini-M|
To Promote Financial Literacy and Earnings Insights, Moomoo Hosts Presentations at TradersExpo and a US-Singapore Webinar
As earnings season draws to a close, Moomoo has reviewed the results of some of the world's closely watched companies and uncover tools investors can use to maximize potential opportunities. Justin ...
Singapore’s DBS expects earnings to grow over $7.5 bln in medium term
May 22 (Reuters) - Singapore-based DBS group on Monday said it expects earnings of over S$10 billion ($7.55 billion) in the medium term, after it posted a record first-quarter profit earlier this ...
DBS sees profit exceeding US$7.4bil within 5 years
Return-on-equity is expected to be in a range of 15% to 17%, Southeast Asia’s biggest lender said in an investor day presentation on Monday, referring to a time frame of three to five years. Its ...
Singapore tourist arrivals climb, continue to surpass one million in April
In the year to date, Singapore has recorded some 4.04 million visitor arrivals, against the 12 million to 14 million arrivals that STB expects to hit in the full year. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's ...
Singapore’s Minri Media teams with Momo to invest in diverse filmmakers (exclusive)
Singapore production outfit Momo Film has partnered with new investment firm Minri Media to boost Asian and LGBTQI+ representation on screen, beginning with Cannes Doc feature Tens Across The Borders.
More family offices setting up base in Singapore, above pre-pandemic numbers: Acra data
Family offices have seen robust interest here with 182 opening already this year, following two years of strong growth. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS sees annual profit exceeding $10 billion in medium term
SINGAPORE - DBS Group Holdings expects to achieve earnings of more than $10 billion in the medium term given its strong balance sheet and digital transformation. Return-on-equity is expected to be in ...
Singapore, Korea hold dialogues to implement digital partnership
The dialogue was led by Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and Korea Ministry of Trade. Singapore and the Republic of Korea held a digital economy dialogue to discuss how to operationalise its ...
27 individuals arrested in Singapore for allegedly hiring “phantom” local workers
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM ... A total of 80 digital devices such as laptops, mobile phones, and storage devices, as well as payment records, were seized during the raids, and ...