Chin Han talks Mortal Kombat II's multiple endings strategy, learning to surf during production strikes, and why Asian representation in film has improved since 2007. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Bank OCBC’s shares hit record as wealth unit shines
OCBC shares gained as much as 0.6%, above the previous high from more than two weeks ago Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences
International pressure on the island nation to reconsider its death penalty for drug offences has been growing, particularly from human rights organisations.
$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering ca... Read ...
Marcos family scandal, Singapore becomes Plan B for Chinese travellers: 7 Asia highlights
From election loss for Malaysia’s Anwar to Pakistan’s young feeling sidelined, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
$3b money laundering case: Companies linked to 2 fugitives blacklisted in Singapore
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the $3 billion money laundering case.In a reply ...
OCBC Plans WeChat Pay QR Support in China as Cross-Border Usage Rises
OCBC will add WeChat Pay QR support in China next year, reflecting rising overseas mobile payment activity among its Singapore users.
‘Domestic construction boom’ to cushion S’pore’s trade-related GDP slowdown in 2026: DBS
Singapore’s construction sector, the largest domestic segment, will be a “bright standout” in 2026 and over the coming years, says DBS Group Research.
Bukit Sembawang Estates is a ‘potential dividend powerhouse’: DBS
[SINGAPORE] Bukit Sembawang Estates : B61 -1.2% has been identified as a “potential dividend powerhouse” by DBS Group Research, which sees the possibility of a special dividend of up to S$1 per share ...
More Chinese tourists expected in Singapore over next few months – here’s what it means
In light of an ongoing political spat between Japan and China, over 490,000 flight tickets from China to Japan have been cancelled. If you’re travelling to the Land of the Rising Sun in the next ...
Singapore Pools Toto: Group 2 winner pockets over $260K
However, the 1 December draw did see a lucky winning ticket walk away with the Group 2 share of $261,108. The winning numbers for the draw were 2, 10, 24, 35, 45, and 49 while the additional number ...
UOB prices £750 million floating rate covered bonds due 2029
[SINGAPORE] UOB announced on Tuesday (Dec 2) that it has priced £750 million (S$1.3 billion) floating rate covered bonds due June 2029. The issue date of the covered bonds is expected to be Dec 8, ...
DBS, OCBC and others owed $306m by S’pore car-sharing service Shariot and related firms
The 18 linked companies made an application to the High Court to halt creditor actions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s YouTrip enters Australian market
Announced on Tuesday (Dec 2), the move establishes Australia as YouTrip’s third market, following its previous expansion to Thailand in 2019. YouTrip launched in Singapore in August 2018.
More global brands are betting on Singapore as a gateway to high-growth Asian markets
Global brands are increasingly choosing Singapore as a strategic hub to expand into high-growth Asian markets, leveraging its strong infrastructure and vibrant business environment. Read more at ...
All Singapore jets to be at Ebbing in Fort Smith by summer 2027
Singapore’s F-35 fighter jets are expected to arrive at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith in late 2026, with the country’s F-16 fighters set to arrive in ...