Latest addition to the Bank’s suite of Sustainable Trade Finance solutions supports efforts to decarbonise the Commodity sector Singapore – Standard Chartered today announced the launch of the ...
12 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2024)
Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts to force people to keep more money with them, and at the same time make a bit of cash out of ...
Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open—STI climbed 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open, Oct 3, following mixed results from global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.2%, or 8.75 points, to reach 3,593.42 by 9:02 am, as ...
Malaysia’s Family Office Incentives: A Challenge to Singapore?
Malaysia introduces family office incentives in the FCSFZ, offering benefits that could compete with Singapore’s established financial hub.
Singapore SMEs to get more targeted help to go green
Only one-third of SMEs have made significant decarbonisation progress, compared with 80 per cent of larger enterprises. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Disgraced Former Transport Minister Jailed for 12 Months in Landmark Case
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of ...
Singapore stocks fall as regional bourses end mixed; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares were in the red on Thursday (Oct 3) as regional exchanges ended mixed. Read more at The Business Times.
Ultra-rich investors in a buying frenzy over Singapore’s historic shophouses
These properties are now more coveted than ever, with millionaire buyers seeking both the prestige and long-term investment potential they offer.
The Standard to debut in Singapore
The Standard has expanded its foothold in Asia Pacific with the opening of The Standard, Singapore, its fifth property in the region, which aims to be an urban sanctuary in the city of Merlion. ( read original story ...)
M&As involving Singapore jump 29%, driven by financial sector: LSEG
Dealmaking fueled by strategic and large transactions that place Singapore as a hub for South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 needs to guard against digital downsides, boost opportunities
As Singapore refreshes its digitalisation efforts with a Smart Nation 2.0 vision, it needs to guard against downsides and open new doors.
Singapore’s disgraced former transport minister S. Iswaran awaits sentencing
A Singapore court was due on Thursday to sentence a former transport minister convicted last week of receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in what could be the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.
Jafar Panahi to Receive Cinema Honorary Award, ‘Stranger Eyes’ to Open 35th Singapore Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives an honorary award at the Singapore Film Festival, while 'Stranger Eyes' opens the event's 35th edition.
Singapore International Agri-Food Week 2024 to Catalyse the Transition to Sustainable and Nutritious Food Systems in Asia
The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 22 November at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Asia's leading platform for knowledge ...
Singapore Ex-Minister Sentenced to Year in Jail After Bribery Conviction
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who pleaded guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice, is the first ex-minister in Singapore to receive a prison term since 1975.
SAP Invests in Singapore to boost business AI adoption
Step inside the country’s most modern wood processing factory where cutting-edge technology is used to process ancient, 1000-year-old wood. This video offers a fascinating look at the extreme wood ...