The development comes almost a day after its cofounder Aloke Bajpai announced appointing six new independent board members. ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore is banking on a cartoon to keep Indian tourists interested
Singapore’s tourism board is reaching out to grounded Indians by bringing out an cartoon aimed at Indian kids that it presumably hopes encourages post-pandemic travel from India to Singapore. ( read original story ...)
MAS’ Singapore Fintech Festival 2021 Kicks Into High Gear
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) will take place from 8 to 12 November. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 to take place from 8 to 12 November, with key focus on Web 3.0
Singapore, 4 August 2021… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that the Singapore FinTech Festi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s FinAccel to Go Public in a $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal
FinAccel Pte, the parent company of Indonesian fintech startup Kredivo, agreed to go public in the U.S. through a merger with a blank-check firm that values the combined companies at $2.5 ... ( read original story ...)
10 Best Mooncakes In Singapore 2021 – From Rose & Strawberry Chocolate, White Rabbit Truffle, To Oolong Peach with Black Sesame Truffle Mooncake
Plus, catch that early-bird discount (if available) and promotions (More exclusive discounts below, do read on.) From Da Li Rose and Strawberry Chocolate Snow-Skin Mooncake, Matcha Black Sesame ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC, UOB cautiously optimistic on growth outlook as Q2 earnings beat forecasts
SINGAPORE - Local banks OCBC and UOB remained cautiously optimistic on their growth outlook despite the surge in Covid-19 cases regionally, as their earnings continued to rebound from last year. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to double police cameras to more than 200,000 over next decade
Singapore aims to have more than 200,000 police cameras by at least 2030, Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Tuesday, over double the current number of cameras deployed across the island ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore podcasts up their game by ditching banter for scripts
SINGAPORE - In recent years, the made-in-Singapore podcast scene has grown. One format has dominated - chat shows.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks’ quarterly results signal growth slowdown amid COVID impact
By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore lenders Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp and United Overseas Bank beat profit estimates, driven by recovery in core markets, but their sequential ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Extra Bonus Day: Here’s how you can save big this August
How will you be celebrating National Day this year Will you be indulging in our country’s favorite pastimes of eating and shopping They definitely count as patriotic things to do, if you ask us — if ... ( read original story ...)
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Fully Transformed Into Singapore’s First ‘Garden-in-a-Hotel’, Following A S$45-Million Refurbishment
Following a S$45-million overhaul, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, owned by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, has completed its transformation into Singapore's first 'Garden-in-a-Hotel', establishing the ... ( read original story ...)
Del Monte unit defers Philippine IPO amid Covid-19 surge
Citing adverse market conditions amid the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines and the region, the group noted that the PSE has been highly volatile in recent weeks. As such, its board ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lender OCBC’s Q2 profit rises 59%, above estimates
Singapore lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a 59% jump in April-June net profit on Wednesday, supported by recovery in its core markets. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Q2 profit up 59% to $1.16 billion; dividend boosted to 25 cents a share
SINGAPORE - OCBC Banks's earnings continued to rebound from last year as it posted on Wednesday (Aug 4) a 59 per cent increase in second-quarter net profit to $1.16 billion on the back of lower ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Q2 profit up 43% to $1.01 billion; dividend raised to 60 cents per share
UOB's net profit for its second quarter rose 42 per cent, as more economies reopened and as it posted lower credit allowance, it said on Wednesday (Aug 4). Net profit for the three months ended June ... ( read original story ...)