From Sentosa Cove properties to whiskies, rich foreigners are holding back on spending following a major money-laundering case and tax hikes For well-heeled foreigners and locals in Singapore, ...
Re-entry rates of retrenched Singapore workers expected to improve over time
This is because many of the retrenched workers from sectors such as information & communications possess in-demand skills.
Singapore Exchange posts higher earnings on currency, commodities business strength
Aug 8 (Reuters) - Singapore Exchange (SGXL.SI), opens new tab posted a rise in full-year profit on Thursday, reflecting higher revenue at its currencies and commodities businesses amid rising ...
Singapore regulator forms group to propose measures to bolster stock market
Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator has set up a review group to recommend measures to bolster development of the city state’s stock market and enhance its standing as a financial hub.
Singapore has ‘very limited role’ to play in Middle East conflict: Vivian Balakrishnan
The Foreign Affairs Minister was responding to a parliamentary question asking if Singapore had plans to bring different factions together.
OCBC Securities’ ‘formidable’ A.I. Oscar outperformed human traders in internal challenge
Staff from OCBC Securities participated in the six-week internal competition to beat the new A.I. Oscar stock-picker tool.
DBS chief Piyush Gupta to retire in March 2025; veteran banker Tan Su Shan to take over
SINGAPORE – DBS Bank chief executive Piyush Gupta will retire ... while I focus on making sure that we can deliver this year.” Ms Tan recounted that POSB was her first bank account, and DBS was where ...
Data unrecoverable on ‘small fraction’ of student devices affected by Mobile Guardian issues: MOE
Information on personal learning devices that were backed up on the cloud can be fully restored, and students who are sitting for their national examinations this year will be prioritised, says the ...
Ola Electric IPO Day 3 highlights: Ola IPO GMP trends downwards on third day of bidding; issue booked 4.27x so far
Ola Electric Mobility IPO was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding. The issue received bids of 49,43,85,840 shares against the offered 46,51,59,451 equity shares, at a price band of ₹72-76, ...
Trump’s Overtures to US Crypto Sector Put Global Hubs on Alert
Aspiring crypto hubs including Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai face a more challenging outlook as a brightening US political backdrop for digital assets attracts the attention of companies and ...
HashKey Capital will Premiere World’s First Crypto-Themed Drama, “Decode: Legacy,” during Token 2049.
Amid market volatility, HashKey Capital has attempted to return to crypto’s origins through theatrical art to clash with crypto culture. The entity intends to restore crypto’s spirit and value while ...
Singapore stocks end four days of losses; STI closes 1.6% higher
The welcome turnaround, sparked in large part by a solid rebound on Wall Street overnight, propelled the Straits Times Index (STI) up 1.6 per cent or 51.28 points to 3,249.72. Gainers trounced losers ...
Reddit post claims MOE warned of Mobile Guardian vulnerability 2 months before hack
Following a recent hack of MOE’s Mobile Guardian app affecting 13,000 students, a Redditor revealed that he had alerted MOE to security vulnerabilities two months ago. He expressed disappointment over MOE's lack of action despite multiple emails.
Over 13,000 phones wiped clean as cyberattack cripples Mobile Guardian
The mobile device management firm has temporarily halted its services to contain the damage and is “investigating the breach.”
Singapore banks see wealth fees surge as rich step up trading
SINGAPORE’S biggest banks are reaping benefits from the rich’s appetite to shift assets and trade in the Asian wealth hub, which have boosted the lenders’ earnings. Read more at The Business Times.
Are Indian spices not banned in Singapore, Hong Kong? Here’s the truth
Early this year, specific batches of Indian spices were recalled in Singapore and Hong Kong after excess ethylene oxide, a carcinogen, was found. The Ministry of Commerce clarified that it was not a ...