Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is in exclusive talks to sell its 59 gasoline stations in Singapore to Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Glencore (OTCPK:GLCNF) (OTCPK:GLNCY) and Indonesia's Chandra Asri Group in a deal that could be worth ~$1B,
HSBC UK unveils wealth centre to attract affluent clients
The bank opens a $5m flagship space in St James’s, aiming to mirror its successful Asian wealth model and strengthen international investment links.
HSBC appoint new chief risk and compliance officer for Isle of Man
HSBC has appointed Korsan Cevdet as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (CIIOM). Based in the Jersey office, in his new role Korsan will oversee the ...
OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025
Bhd has won the Malaysia International Green Financing Bank of the Year award at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025 in Singapore.
How Singapore Became a Military Powerhouse Despite Being Surrounded by Giant Neighbors
Despite its tiny size and lack of natural resources, Singapore has transformed into a powerhouse with one of the most advanced and capable military forces in Southeast Asia. This small island nation, ...
Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing $7.8 bln in region last year
Singapore's state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate makes some companies more attractive in terms of valuations, ...
Arkema to Invest $20M to Build New Rilsan Clear Unit in Singapore
Arkema S.A. ARKAY announced that following the start-up of the Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore, which boosted the capacity of Rilsan polyamide 11 by 50%, it is investing $20 ...
DBS joins UOB and OCBC with green home loan offering
SINGAPORE – DBS has followed on the heels of UOB and OCBC to offer green home loans for private property projects. Unlike the offerings from UOB and OCBC, which launched “eco-mortages” in 2021, the ...
UOB donates $100,000 to help talented young tennis players chase their dreams
The fund will cover training fees, entry fees for international tournaments, among other expenses. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore tycoon Sam Goi makes S$123.5 million offer to buy rest of PSC
SINGAPORE] Local tycoon Sam Goi has made a mandatory offer to buy the remaining shares of PSC Corp that he does not already own at S$0.40 a piece. This comes after he spent S$25.2 million on 63 ...
Indian enterprises in Singapore set to ride on biz adaptation grant to counter US tariff impact
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has lauded the government's Business Adaptation Grant, designed to help local businesses, especially SMEs, navigate the complex ...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ 5 Favorite City Hotels in Singapore of 2025
From a design-driven boutique hotel to a waterfront palace, these are the properties that stood out to readers in the “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025.
Grab begins autonomous electric bus trials in Singapore
Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing service provider, Grab, has launched a pilot to test an autonomous electric bus in its home market, Singapore. The ...
Aalberts stock jumps after acquiring Singapore’s Grand Venture Technology
Investing.com -- Aalberts (AS: AALB) stock surged 5.5% after the company announced an agreement to acquire Singapore-based Grand Venture Technology (GVT) for SGD 319 million (€220 million), expanding ...
Japan’s NTT files for billion-dollar listing; set to be SGX’s biggest Reit IPO in a decade
SINGAPORE] Japanese telco Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) is spinning off some of its data centres into a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust, or S-Reit, marking what is likely to be ...
USD/JPY: Scope to extend to 145.60 before stabilisation – UOB Group
The pullback has scope to extend to 145.60 before stabilisation is likely. The strong support at 145.20 is unlikely to come under threat. Resistance is at 146.60, followed by 146.95." 1-3 WEEKS VIEW: ...