Imagine saying hello to the new year while partying it up to K-pop royalty – that’s precisely what you will be doing at Countdown 2026. The annual New Year’s Eve bash, held at the Singapore Sports Hub ...
Singapore to destroy May general election ballot papers
Singapore will destroy the ballot papers and other documents used in the general election held in May this year, the Elections Department and the Prime Minister's Office said Monday in a joint release ...
SoftBank-backed Lenskart wobbles after volatile debut despite oversubscribed IPO
One of India's most storied startup, Lenskart, listed on the exchanges today but its debut did not live up to the hype.
Southeast Asia must step up efforts to attract climate finance, says Ravi Menon
The region has “quite a long way to go” in getting the investment needed for its energy transition, Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action tells CNA’s Sarah Al-Khaldi.
OCBC shares continue rally to hit all-time high after strong Q3
[SINGAPORE] Shares of OCBC : O39 0% hit a new all-time high on Monday (Nov 10), continuing a rally from last week. The counter rose 1.4 per cent to reach a new intraday high of S$18.02 as at 1.31 pm, ...
Australian companies import millions of tonnes of Russian oil products through sanctions loophole – The Guardian
Despite halting direct purchases of Russian oil after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Australia has imported over three million tonnes of oil products of Russian origin through the Singapore port ...
PropertyGuru and Mediacorp launch Home Run: Singapore, a reality series featuring local property agents
Hosted by SneakySushii and Dewy Choo, the show offers a fun yet authentic look into Singapore’s fast-paced real estate world. ( read original story ...)
RHB raises OCBC’s target price by nearly 7%, but stays ‘neutral’ after 3QFY2025 results
While OCBC reaffirmed its 60% payout for FY2025, investors will need to wait until the 4QFY2025 briefing — expected sometime in February 2026 — for fresh updates on further capital management plans.
XTransfer and OCBC to Offer Cross-Border Financial Services for SMEs
XTransfer and OCBC are collaborating to expand cross-border financial solutions for SMEs across Greater China and ASEAN.
UOB demands $74.6 million payment from former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia
The sum is roughly three times the size of mm2 Asia’s $26 million market value. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB could be Singapore’s top ‘value-up’ play
DBS likely to outperform despite its seemingly high valuations, while OCBC may come to be viewed as the main value play among the 3 Singapore banks Read more at The Business Times.
Former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia hit with $74.6m demand from UOB
UOB has demanded repayment of about $74.6 million from entertainment group mm2 Asia and several of its units, the entertainment group said in a bourse filing on Nov 10.mm2 Asia and its subsidiaries — ...
DBS boosts corporate client support with generative AI-powered virtual assistant
The enhanced DBS Joy chatbot fields round-the-clock queries from corporate clients, including SMEs, improving satisfaction scores by 23% during trials.
DBS Freezes Hiring for AI-Vulnerable Roles, Commits to Upskilling 13,000 Employees
DBS is retraining staff and cutting contract roles as AI reshapes jobs, shifting workers toward digital and advisory roles.
AI, Tokenisation and Quantum Tech to Define Future of Finance at SFF 2025
Singapore Fintech Festival 2025 marks its 10th year, exploring how AI, tokenisation and quantum tech are shaping global finance.
Yangzijiang Financial shares down 56% on ex-entitlement to YZJ Maritime shares
Financial Holdings dove by over 56 per cent on Monday (Nov 10) morning, amid recent developments such as a cancellation of an electric-vehicle (EV) battery deal... Read more at The Business Times.