Wong’s departure from HSBC, where she was head of Greater China, in August 2019 raised the questions of where could she be going and why. The answer is that she will succeed Samuel Tsien as OCBC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore touts ‘greener’ digital monetary gifts this Lunar New Year
Annual production of new bank notes, to facilitate the gift-giving tradition marking the Lunar New Year, is estimated to be some 330 tonnes or the equivalent of charging 5.7 million smartphones in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s defense minister: What will threaten future generations?
What global events might test future generations, particularly in the defense and security arena? Two come to mind. ( read original story ...)
Singapore puts curbs on corporate transfers for some foreign employees
The changes send a stronger signal that multinational corporations need to consider hiring locals before transferring in a foreign worker, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches solar panel consumer loan for landed property home owners
OCBC has launched a consumer loan for landed property home owners looking to install solar panels on their homes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS Users, Here’s How You Can Get New Notes This Chinese New Year Starting From Jan 25
To prevent potential crowding during the new notes exchange period, DBS/POSB will further boost access to new notes withdrawal services. The post DBS Users, Here’s How You Can Get New Notes This ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks to Push New Year Money Gifting Tradition Online
Singapore’s tradition of gifting new bank notes during the Lunar New Year celebrations generates the same level of emissions as charging 5.7 million smart-phones for five days. The city state’s ... ( read original story ...)
22 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 22 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 11), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary daily update. ( read original story ...)
OCBC floats Singapore’s first consumer loan for installating solar panel
Landed property homeowners can borrow up to $30,000. OCBC has launched Singapore's first consumer loan for the installation of residential solar panels, the bank said in a press release. The loan ... ( read original story ...)
MAS encourages use of e-hongbao for Chinese New Year; online reservation required for new notes from some banks
Those who celebrate Chinese New Year are encouraged to give out e-hong baos this year, as this will help to reduce queues for new notes ... ( read original story ...)
Give e-hongbao this Chinese New Year as safer, environmentally-friendlier option, says MAS
With Chinese New Year around the corner, the "hongbao" - or red packets - traditionally exchanged during this period are on the minds of many Singaporeans.While hongbao are usually given hand-to-hand, ... ( read original story ...)
CNY 2021: Pre-booking needed to withdraw physical notes at DBS, OCBC, UOB
New notes can also be withdrawn without a prior booking at pop-up ATMs by DBS. Pre-ordering of notes are similarly available at non-local banks Maybank and Standard Chartered, alt ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysians with Singapore PR can now apply for PCA scheme to travel home
SINGAPORE: Malaysia citizens who are permanent residents (PRs) working in Singapore are now eligible to apply for the Periodic Commuting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Considers Debut Dollar Bonds to Bolster Liquidity
Singapore Airlines Ltd. is considering its first-ever offering of dollar bonds, as it tries to bolster cash amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
4 Singapore property trends to watch in 2021
The real estate market in Singapore is poised for steady recovery and further price growth.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s Wong to be first woman CEO of Singapore bank
SINGAPORE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Singapore's second-largest lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) OCBC.SI, appointed Deputy President Helen Wong as group CEO, succeeding Samuel Tsien who is retiring ... ( read original story ...)