The 90-minute question-and-answer programme with representatives of five political parties is hosted by Mediacorp and broadcast live on Sunday (Apr 27) at 8pm.
Property stocks rise: Hongkong Land pops on $1.1b asset sale; CDL up despite board tensions
Hongkong Land will be selling part of its landmark 50-storey One Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore’s chief eyes piece of projected $131 trillion pie in new wealth
The fastest growth in wealth creation over the next decade will be from Asia, she says. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to distribute its stake in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) to its ...
More support for SMEs to access sustainable financing: UOB
UOB said that it is enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them access sustainable financing. Read more at The Business Times.
US wants to explore creative solutions to strengthen trade relations with Singapore: DPM Gan
The US recognises Singapore as an important trading partner and friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Can technology and collaboration solve our global waste woes?
The World Bank estimates that the world will produce 3.4 billion tonnes of waste a year by 2050. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore central bank mulls review of asset managers’ liquidity risk framework
Chia Der Juin, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), noted that global regulatory bodies such as the Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of ...
Singapore investors behind regional peers on climate governance and disclosures: investor group
SINGAPORE] Investors in Singapore are behind their regional peers in several climate-related metrics, particularly on matters relating to climate governance and disclosures, indicated a recent review ...
Winning Streak May Continue For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in seven straight sessions, rallying almost 325 points or 8.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,830 ...
Yangzijiang Financial exploring possibility to spin off maritime investment business
SINGAPORE] Yangzijiang Financial Holding is exploring the possibility of spinning off its maritime investments segment into a newly incorporated company to be listed separately on the mainboard of the ...
CapitaLand Investment’s launch of new C-Reit comes as it takes long-term view of China business
SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) holds a long-term view of its business in China where it has built a strong foundation as part of the CapitaLand Group for over 30 years, said CLI’s group chief ...
Yangzijiang Financial targets spin off listing of marine investment platform within 12 months’ time
"Yangzijiang Financial's maritime investment business has high growth potential. The profitability of this segment may be even greater if it's a standalone," Ren told The Edge Singapore back then. The ...
More than 1,000 Singapore Catholics gather at Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
The turnout exceeded the capacity at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and many mourners stood outside in the afternoon heat to watch a livestream of the Mass.
Singapore Politicians Warn Against Foreign Meddling in Election
Singapore’s political leaders are warning against foreign attempts to influence voters in an election campaign, under measures introduced four years ago to guard against external meddling.
DBS Group Holdings Conducts 26th Annual General Meeting
DBS Group Holdings ( (SG:D05)) just unveiled an update. DBS Group Holdings Ltd held its Twenty-Sixth Annual General Meeting at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. The meeting was ...