Second Chance’s securities business witnessed significant increase in revenue, up 35.3% to $18.29 in FY2023. This was primarily attributed to a higher level of dividends received from quoted securities as the company expanded its investments in these securities.
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone MOU to be signed in January
SINGAPORE and Malaysia aim to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) next January, leaders of both countries said at an annual retreat on Monday.
Strides announces sale of manufacturing facility in Singapore for a consideration of $15 million
Strides announces sale of manufacturing facility in Singapore for a consideration of $15 million: Our Bureau, Bengaluru Monday, October 30, 2023, 16:10 Hrs [IST] Strides Pharma Sc
Singapore’s diplomatic relations with Israel ‘no reason’ to cause difficulty with Malaysia: PM Lee
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country and Singapore share a common position in that they both voted in favour of a United Nations resolution to protect civilians amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Malaysia’s Gentari, Singapore’s GIC to produce, export green ammonia from India
SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Gentari, a renewable energy unit of Petronas, and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Monday signed an agreement to produce up to 5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia in India by 2030.
How tokenisation unlocks ‘US$3 trillion opportunity’ in Asia’s retail investment market
Private firms are exploring tokenisation of real-world assets such as carbon credits as a means to open up niche markets to millions of small retail investors.
Bank customers in SG advised to switch to push notifications as they are more secure than SMSes
SINGAPORE: Consumers should switch to push notifications instead of SMS alerts for digital banking because they are safer and more secure, experts told The Straits Times.
Singapore’s central bank proposes engagement, over divestment, for decarbonising finance firms
Experts have lauded the Singapore regulator's transition planning guidelines as one of the most comprehensive for the financial sector thus far, but call for more clarity over when divestment could be ...
Bank customers advised to switch to push notifications as they are more secure than SMSes
Traditional SMS messages lack encryption and are inherently insecure, and can be spoofed by scammers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CGS-CIMB and DBS trim respective target prices for Sheng Siong
"We deemed Sheng Siong's current valuation as attractive, as it is currently trading close to its historical trough valuation of 15.3x forward earnings," write Ong and Tan, who have an "add" call on ...
Singapore man’s samurai sword social-media antics land him in court
Joel Ezekiel was charged in court on Monday after a police report was lodged against him for a video showing him wielding a samurai sword in public A raid of the 49-year-old's house uncovered more weapons,
Malaysia, Singapore agree to jointly develop Johor-Singapore SEZ with feasibility study
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to jointly develop the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will undertake a feasibility study on its ecosystem enhancement between both countries. In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
Singapore, Malaysia aim to sign MOU on Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone by early 2024: PM Lee
He and Malaysian PM Anwar had very productive and substantive discussions during their two-day retreat, said PM Lee. Read more at straitstimes.com.
3 Singapore-registered supercars crash in Johor
The drivers escaped injury but are being investigated for failing to control a vehicle and causing an accident. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MAS sees budding recovery in Singapore’s electronics, financial sectors as global environment turns
After two years of strong growth in 2021 and 2022, the global electronics industry has faced an extended slump in demand for goods ranging from mobile phones to personal computers (PCs) amid several ...
Singapore’s Growth Likely to Be Closer to Potential Rate Next Year, MAS Says
Singapore’s gross-domestic-product growth is expected to be in the lower half of the 0.5%-1.5% forecast range this year, and closer to its potential rate next year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ...