OCBC group chief executive Helen Wong’s salary rose in 2023 as her bank’s full-year earnings reached a new high. Ms Wong’s annual pay for the year came in at $12.1 million, an 8 per cent increase from ...
Singapore middle distillates inventories rebound; volumes to Europe robust
Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles rose nearly 2% week on week, driven by the dip in net exports of jet fuel/kerosene, while diesel/gasoil exports for March to northwest Europe were at more ...
STANCHART SINGAPORE SEES RINGGIT TO IMPROVE VS USD
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar, reaching 4.66 by the end of the second quarter of 2024 (2Q), and further improving to 4.58 by the end of ...
Singapore grants Vow approval to sell cultured quail meat
The product, Forged Parfait, will launch on 12 April at the Mandala Club. Singapore has approved the sale of Australian startup Vow's cultured meat products derived from Japanese quail. Food Frontier, ...
The edible city: Singapore’s urban and island foragers find food in the wild
The practice of gathering useful flora and fauna for food & medicine is enjoying a quiet renaissance. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Eu Yan Sang to be acquired by Mitsui, Rohto Pharmaceutical for US$594 million
SINGAPORE: Japan's Mitsui & Co said on Thursday (Apr 4) it had teamed up with Rohto Pharmaceutical Co to buy Eu Yan Sang International in a deal valuing the Singapore-based traditional Chinese ...
The best 4.4 deals on Amazon Singapore; from now to 6 April
There's always time for sale, especially when the normally expensive electronics and gadgets are part of the deal! We got information directly from the source – Amazon Singapore – and these are the ...
Mobile apps and digital services in Singapore: Premium features and better deals for some, non-essential and scary for others
Singapore is no stranger to technology, with the country having one of the fastest internet speeds in the world and amongst the highest internet penetration rates. Yet, within Singapore, the speed of ...
Singapore High Court dismisses injunctions against ex-MoneySmart employee who joined competitor
The High Court has dismissed interim injunctions granted to MoneySmart that prevented an ex-employee from working for a rival. Here's what the judge said.
Hotel, retail assets seen leading this year’s real estate investments
Property deals in Singapore are projected to grow by as much as 16 percent this year as the ongoing rebound in tourism spurs dealmaking in the hotel and retail sectors, according to Knight Frank.
Tech evolution will mean more job displacement at Standard Chartered, but staff will be reskilled: CEO
SINGAPORE: Some jobs at Standard Chartered – especially in more manual areas such as technology and operations – will “go away” as the Asia-focused lender continues to cut costs and automate its ...
GSR Markets has Won the License to Run a Major Payment Institution in Singapore.
The indirect consequence of cryptocurrency to the finance industry of Singapore has come to be the obtaining of an MPI license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) by GSR Markets, the ...
Forbes 2024 billionaire list: Who are the richest people in Singapore right now?
The Forbes 2024 list of the world’s richest people, which was released on Tuesday (April 2), revealed that there are now more billionaires than ever: 2,781 in all, 141 more than last year and 26 more ...
Four tech sectors emerge as bright spots in Singapore’s startup scene
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Singapore raises US$6.10b, tops ASEAN 6 investments
The nation accounted for 73.3% of deal value within the region. With US$6.10b funds raised in 2023, Singapore further solidified its position as the premier investment destination within the ASEAN 6.
Tech evolution will mean more job cuts at Standard Chartered, but staff will be reskilled: CEO
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters spoke about issues such as the impact of technology on jobs, interest rates, its losses in China, and Dubai’s growing status as ...