Singapore has ordered five social media platforms to block users in the city-state from accessing 95 accounts mostly linked to exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui, the government said on Friday. The ...
Singapore c.bank expects 2024 growth closer to potential rate of 2-3%
Singapore's full-year economic growth will come in closer to its potential rate of 2% to 3% and core inflation is expected to ease more significantly in the final quarter of the year, the head of its ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s best bank: HSBC
For the second year in a row, HSBC walks away with the award for Asia’s best bank – and deservedly so. Outgoing chief executive Noel Quinn’s decisive move in early 2020 to pivot to Asia by redeploying ...
Asia’s best bank for SMEs: UOB
Singapore’s big lenders tend to dominate banking for small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia, and this year is no exception, with UOB beating its domestic rivals to this award.
Top 11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about T-Bills in Singapore [2024]
Since last year, you find everyone monitoring the Treasury Bills (T-Bills) monthly like clockwork. It’s the time of the month where many will park their cash on a short-term security to earn better ...
Singapore Orders Social Media Firms to Block 95 Accounts Tied to Exiled Chinese Businessman
Guo, who was linked to 92 of the 95 accounts, is an exiled Chinese businessman and an outspoken opponent of Beijing's communist government. He was on Tuesday convicted in the U.S. on charges of ...
Oil tankers on fire off Singapore, crew members rescued
Two large oil tankers were on fire in waters near Singapore, the authorities said on Friday, raising concerns about the environment as well as the impact on operations at the world's biggest ...
Thai Billionaire Charoen Streamlines $13 Billion Beer And Property Empire
Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is streamlining his business $13 billion (market cap) beer and real estate empire, with its flagship Singapore-listed Thai Beverage exiting the property ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Billionaire Charoen Streamlines $13 Billion Beer And Property Empire
Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is streamlining his business $13 billion (market cap) beer and real estate empire, with its flagship Singapore-listed Thai Beverage exiting the property ... ( read original story ...)
10 startups in M’sia got shortlisted for UOB’s greentech accelerator, here’s who they are
UOB’s innovation accelerator, UOB Finlab, announces its GreenTech Accelerator 2024 that features 10 shortlisted startups in Malaysia.
10 startups in M’sia got shortlisted for UOB’s greentech accelerator, here’s who they are
UOB’s innovation accelerator, UOB Finlab, announces its GreenTech Accelerator 2024 that features 10 shortlisted startups in Malaysia.
Company and 2 directors fined over illegal import of meat products from China
Long Yue Teng Trading Pte Ltd was fined $29,000 on July 18 for the possession of illegally imported meat products intended for sale and the unauthorised disposal of detained items. Read more at stomp.
Hyundai launches second made-in-Singapore electric car, expands charging options
Separately, Hyundai is expanding charging options for owners of its EVs. An agreement has been signed for SP Mobility to be the second provider of destination charging – that is, charging outside the ...
Singapore sends rescue teams to help crew of oil tankers on fire
Two oil tankers have caught fire about 55 km (34 miles) northeast of the Singaporean island of Pedra Branca, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Friday.
Who is Guo Wengui and why is Singapore blocking social media accounts linked to him?
The exiled billionaire teamed up with Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon to set up a political movement aiming to overthrow China's Communist Party.
NTU Singapore scientists develop 3D-printed active fabric for medical devices and soft robotics
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed an innovative wearable fabric that is flexible but can stiffen on demand. Developed through a combination of geometric design, 3D printing, and robotic ...