SINGAPORE: Singapore’s biggest lender DBS Group said on Thursday (Nov 6) it expects 2026 net profit to dip slightly from this year's after reporting a 2 per cent drop in third-quarter earnings, which ...
Singapore bank DBS’s third-quarter net profit declines 2% on-year
DBS Group , Singapore's biggest bank, posted on Thursday a 2% drop in net profit in the third quarter from a year earlier mainly on the back of lower group net interest margin.
Community is the new capital: How Richard Giam is redefining business growth in Singapore
In Rainmaker's story lies a broader truth for global entrepreneurship: That the most valuable capital is still human. When relationships are nurtured with authenticity and purpose, they become the ...
The 20 best things to do in Singapore
Singapore is known for its cleanliness and efficiency, but there’s much more to this Asian metropolis than its spotless reputation. Alongside the gleaming malls and shining streets lies a city full of ...
Singapore Approves Mandatory Caning for Scammers — Here’s the Full List of Offences Punishable by the Cane
Singapore passes law imposing caning for scammers and syndicate recruiters — six to 24 strokes — as fraud cases surge to 60% of total crime.
Crypto News Today: StraitsX to Expand Stablecoin Network, Former Rugby Star Arrested in Crypto Theft, DWF Labs Hack Linked to North Korea
Overview The Singapore-based firm StraitX partners with Thailand’s KBank to launch real-time QR payments using the XSGD stablecoin by mid-2026.Former NRL player ...
Hong Kong relaxes virtual asset rules to cement role as Asia’s crypto hub
In a bid to tap global liquidity, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission announced it will now allow locally licensed VATPs to share their order books internationally via an overseas affiliate.
Singapore’s first ambassador to China, SBC visionary Cheng Tong Fatt dies aged 96
SINGAPORE: Dr Cheng Tong Fatt, a pioneer civil servant and diplomat who held key roles across Singapore's public service - including establishing Mediacorp's precursor, the Singapore Broadcasting ...
CNA938 Rewind – Stablecoins and uncertainty: Big threats to Singapore’s financial stability?
Singapore's central bank says low-income households with little savings, as well as higher-earners with private housing loans, should build up savings and borrow prudently, amid more global economic ...
Singapore cancels tax incentives for two family offices with links to Cambodia’s Prince Group
The discussion on this matter in parliament also saw Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong apologising after saying National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat had asked a "stupid question".
Singapore cuts tax breaks for two family offices linked to Prince Group
Singapore has revoked the tax incentives of two single family offices linked to the US-sanctioned Prince Group, a multinational network accused of being one of Asia’s largest crime syndicates. The ...
Coliwoo Holdings IPO 8.2 times subscribed; raises $101 mil
Coliwoo plans to use the proceeds primarily for expansion, growth and asset enhancement of its co-living business.
Singapore’s OCBC names Melvyn Low as chief strategy and transformation officer
Singapore's second-largest bank by assets, said on Wednesday it had appointed Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer, effective November 10. Low, who has led OCBC's global ...
OCBC appoints banking veteran Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has appointed banking veteran Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer with effect from Nov 10.
Singapore’s integrated resort revival a model for Asia, but Korea lags far behind
Singapore is reaping the rewards of its bold bet on integrated resorts, transforming into a global hub for business, tourism and investment, while Korea remains stalled by regulatory gridlock despite ...
Singapore shares slide amid tech bubble jitters; STI down 0.1%
Singtel was the index’s biggest gainer, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding fell the most Read more at The Business Times.