SINGAPORE’S small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have remained in contractionary mode for the fourth straight quarter, marking a full year of contraction in 2023, said OCBC on Thursday (Jan 18).
Singapore SMEs need help with going overseas, pursuing sustainability
In an interview with The Business Times, the bank’s head of global commercial banking Linus Goh said that despite the uncertainty in markets such as China and the US, internationalisation is still ...
Why ex-banking student is studying to become a military intelligence expert
A recipient of the SAF Merit Scholarship, ME4A Ethan Lim will be using his risk analysis background to help safeguard the nation’s interests in a rapidly changing defense landscape. Read more at ...
Singapore-listed buyer stalks 20pc stake in NSW Land Titles Registry
Meanwhile, Macquarie’s The Infrastructure Fund, owner of a 20 per cent shareholding in NSW Land Titles Registry, is also being closely monitored. TIF is selling its stakes at Queensland Airport and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, Marina Bay Sands and UOB top as SG’s strongest brands in 2024
DBS, Marina Bay Sands and UOB has come out as Singapore's strongest brands in Brand Finance's Global 500 2024 report.
Singapore’s key exports fall 1.5% in December as electronics remains in the red
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s key exports returned to negative growth in December, driven by a continued slump in shipments of electronics. Non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) fell 1.5 per cent from a year ago, ...
Singapore proposes governance framework for generative AI
AI Verify Foundation and the Infocomm Media Development Authority have proposed a governance framework for generative AI to address the risks and concerns about the emerging technology ...
Wow factor for sports fans in future with technology, artificial intelligence
Watching sporting action with a first-person view could be one of the ways fans can follow their favourite teams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Citicore Renewable’s P12.9-B IPO OKd
Tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Citicore Renewable Energy is moving closer to launching the country’s first initial public offering (IPO) in 2024 after its P12.9-billion listing was cleared by the Securities ...
Singapore’s key exports down 1.5% in December, reversing from previous month’s growth
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) shrank 1.5 per cent year on year (yoy) in December, following a continued decline in electronics exports, data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) ...
‘Intermittent login issues’ with StanChart mobile, online platforms due to booking of CNY notes; issue resolved
SINGAPORE - Scores of Standard Chartered Bank customers were unable to log in on its mobile app and Internet banking website on Jan 17, due to a surge of customers hoping to reserve Chinese New Year ...
Standard Chartered Bank suspends man’s digital access after he transferred large sums of money
Standard Chartered Bank temporarily suspended a 71-year-old man’s access to digital banking after he transferred large sums of money from his account. This prevented the man from losing about $1.5 ...
Singapore investors are amongst the most eager to divest assets in 2024
The 2024 net buying intentions of Singapore were only 8%. Singaporean investors have strong intentions to sell assets in 2024, CBRE reported. In its 2024 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions Survey, CBRE ...
3 Singapore Stocks Touching Their 52-Week Highs: Should They Be on Your Buy List?
These three stocks have shot up to their year-high recently. Should they qualify as great investment ideas? The post 3 Singapore Stocks Touching Their 52-Week Highs: Should They Be on Your Buy List?
Three Singapore women leaders recognised on Forbes 50 Over 50: Asia 2024 list
Han Sai Por, Leong Wai Leng and Helen Wong are the Singaporean women on the Forbes list. Who else are on the list?
Elderly victim avoids losing S$1.5mil to investment scam after police, bank intervene
SINGAPORE: A 71-year-old would have lost about S$1.5 million to an investment scam had it not been for the actions of the police and bank staff on Jan 11. ( read original story ...)