Based on consumer complaints, some people do not really understand what such plans are about. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS’s plan to buy Alliance Bank stake is said to have stalled
DBS Group’s plan to buy a stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia has stalled as Singapore’s biggest bank has yet to get regulatory approval to commence talks, according to people with knowledge of the matter ...
DBS’s bid for Alliance Bank stake stalls on delay in regulatory nod, Bloomberg News reports
DBS Group's effort to acquire a stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia has hit a snag as Singapore's largest bank awaits regulatory approval to begin discussions, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing ...
Crypto Wallet BasedApp to End Visa Card Services in Singapore
Crypto wallet provider BasedApp announced that it has discontinued its Visa Card product and related services in Singapore.
India, Singapore to ink five packs during PM Lawrence Wong’s visit from Sept 2-4
Notably, Singapore continues to be India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the seventh consecutive years, with the highest inflows of about $15 billion in 2024-25.
Almost 400,000 Singapore bank customers stow away over S$30 billion under money lock feature
SINGAPORE] Bank customers have stowed away billions using anti-scam tools that allow funds to be locked up. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore key to HSBC’s global wealth strategy, says its bank’s wealth head here
SINGAPORE] As HSBC undergoes a global overhaul of its operations, Singapore remains a key priority of the bank’s strategy to “future-proof” itself, said Ashmita Acharya, head of international wealth ...
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to make three-day visit to India; meet President Murmu, PM Modi, visit Rajghat
In Delhi, PM Wong is likely to meet several leaders, including Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Illegal cross-border private hire driver from Malaysia fined and banned from driving in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian man who was stopped by Singapore Customs at Woodlands Checkpoint was later found to be ferrying five passengers to Singapore illegally, as well as importing contraband ...
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to begin three-day India visit
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins a three-day India visit, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties, with key agreements expected in finance, digitalisation, aviation, skill development, ...
US comic ‘censored’ by Singapore, Japan simulates Mount Fuji eruption: 7 Asia highlights
From dominance of Singapore’s PAP to Vietnam’s island building in South China Sea, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
HSBC raises target price for Singtel to $4.75; share price at decade-high
HSBC has raised its dividend projection for the current FY2026 and coming FY2027 by 6% to 18 cents and 19 cents respectively ...
Cash rebates, shopping vouchers, retail perks: Helping S’poreans save on daily essentials
Whether it is the morning commute, the weekly grocery run or the occasional online purchase, Citi and SMRT’s 20-year partnership evolves to remain relevant to changing lifestyles. Read more at ...
Binance Hires Former Crypto.com Executive to Head APAC: Compliance Game Changer
Binance appoints former Crypto.com SB Seker as APAC head to support compliance and expansion in the developing crypto markets in Asia-Pacific.
Cathay Cineplexes shuts its doors in Singapore amid mounting financial challenges
Cathay Cineplexes has ceased operations after its parent mm2 Asia said the cinema chain would enter creditors’ voluntary liquidation.The operator told ...
Parents, students uneasy as Singapore schools roll out tough anti-vaping rules
Parents and students say they are unsettled by Singapore’s tough new anti-vaping measures in schools, warning teenagers may simply find new ways to ...