(Bloomberg) — Singapore lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. said its website and mobile app were working normally after being inaccessible to some users earlier Sunday. The bank apologized for the ...
Macao did it. Singapore too. Now Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars
If the law gets passed, Thailand could be Macao and Singapore's largest competitor by the end of the decade, industry watchers told CNBC. Thailand's casinos could generate 187 billion Thai baht ($5 ...
Validus, a Singapore-based digital SME lending platform, secures $50M debt financing to help enterprises in Indonesia
Validus, a Singapore-based digital lending platform for small and medium businesses, has secured $50 million in debt financing from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. Validus will use the ...
UOB leverages AI for data-centric approach to optimising portfolio allocation
UOB, possibly Singapore’s first local bank to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to allocate capital in its corporate banking division, is looking to expand its portfolio ...
Cold War In Asia? For Business It’s An Everyone-Makes-The-Rules Rumble
American politicians say the world’s most dynamic region is Washington’s or Beijing’s to win. But for business, Asia is fragmenting, not heading for Cold War bipolarity.
Singapore Banks Lead Asia in Ambitious Decarbonisation Policies: ARE Report
Singapore’s banking sector has emerged as a leader in decarbonisation policies among advanced economies in Asia, according to a recent report by Asia Research and Engagement (ARE), a ...
HSBC Singapore names James Coyle as independent non-exec director
Coyle had previously served on the boards of HSBC UK and HSBC Trust. HSBC Singapore appointed James “Jim” Coyle as independent non-executive director of its board, effective 1 September 2024. Coyle ...
Pope Francis plans 11-day trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip starting Tuesday to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Fate of one of Singapore’s last kelongs hangs in the balance
One of Singapore’s last four kelongs could soon close, if heritage activists are unable to find a way to save it.
Third Hyrox race in Singapore draws over 6,000; two more events planned for 2025
SINGAPORE - Running is in Ms Stella Eng’s blood. The 55-year-old has been taking part in half-marathons for two decades. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BIGO Technology welcomes Clean Kinetics into Singapore – Jordan Incubation Project
BIGO Technology (BIGO), one of the fastest growing Singapore technology companies, is thrilled to announce that Clean Kinetics Pte Ltd will be the inaugural parti ...
India, Singapore to sign pact on semiconductors during PM Modi’s visit
Investment will be another key focus of the visit. Singapore has been invited by the Indian government to invest in 12 industrial parks announced last week. The Lion City, known for being the ...
Singapore assured of historic Paralympic boccia medal after Jeralyn Tan’s semi-final win
The 35-year-old will go for gold in the final against home favourite Aurelie Aubert on Sept 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC exit makes Matos one of Europe’s most sought-after bankers
As HSBC Holdings’s top executives queued up in July to publicly welcome the installation of Georges Elhedery as the bank’s next chief executive officer, one prominent voice was notably absent from the ...
Top Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore offer 3.50% yield – Higher than T-Bills after this week’s auction (Sep 2024)
Top Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore offer 3.50% yield – Higher than T-Bills after this week’s auction (Sep 2024) ...
Singapore banks lead advanced Asia in sustainable financing policies: report
SINGAPORE banks have the most detailed and ambitious decarbonisation policies among advanced economies in Asia, according to a recent report by sustainability-focused consulting company Asia Research ...