Debt capital markets generated just $56.1m. Singapore bond issuance rose to a record in the first half of 2026, led by banks and other financial institutions, even as debt capital markets underwriting ...
Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform
More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say After years of concern over students using artificial intelligence to cut ...
Singapore out of ASEAN football championship despite beating Thailand in second leg
Singapore winger Farhan Zulkifli outpaces his marker during the Lions' football match against Thailand at Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, on Aug 18, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Matthew Mohan) BANGKOK: The Lions ...
Singapore-Vietnam Pilot Tests Digital Credentials to Speed Up Letter of Credit Checks
Singapore-Vietnam firms will test digital credentials for letter-of-credit verification, aiming to reduce manual checks in cross-border trade finance.
Singapore Nozomii vending business collapse leaves 40 investors facing over RM12m in losses
SINGAPORE, Aug 16 — More than 40 investors in a Singapore vending-machine business are facing losses of up to ...
Equinix signs 11.5MW vPPA with Flo Energy in Singapore
Following the latest PPA, Equinix now has a contracted capacity of 215MW across Singapore, all of which is expected to come online in 2028. Collectively, these agreements are expected to generate ...
Private bank onboarding delays persist as Singapore’s ultra wealthy clients navigate SOW checking
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau Highlighting tension between stringent anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and financial hub competitiveness, private bank onboarding remains a primary operational ...
Where to watch Singapore vs Thailand in the ASEAN football semi-final tonight
The Lions take on the War Elephants in Bangkok for a spot in the finals – here are the best places to catch the high-stakes second leg in Singapore ...
Commentary: What STI’s record run doesn’t say about the Singapore stock market
When Singapore is more than just its financial sector and banks, the Straits Times Index shows an incomplete picture, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
How OCBC is using data analytics to speed up and improve customer service
Discover how OCBC Bank is leveraging data analytics and AI to significantly improve customer service response times and overall experience. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore banks offset interest margin squeeze with record wealth management fee growth
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau Singapore’s domestic lenders are insulating overall earnings from global interest rate cuts by expanding their regional wealth management franchises, Asian Banking and ...
Deutsche Messe and Singapore Manufacturing Federation Relaunch ITAP 2026
Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) returns on 21–22 October 2026 at Suntec Singapore, marking the formal relaunch of the region's industrial platform under a new strategic partnership ...
Singapore dollar consolidates; rising oil prices pose risk
The dollar edged higher as markets now price in a 37% chance the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in September.
Singapore’s UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, has appointed Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China, effective September 1, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Here ...
UOB appoints new head of Asean and Greater China
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, has appointed Tan Choon Hin as head of the Association of Southeast Asia (Asean) and Greater China, effective Sept 1, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
DayOne secures $530 million green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB
Digital infrastructure and data centre company DayOne has secured a four-year, $530 million green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB to support the development of its first data centre in Singapore. It is ...