Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a NTUC Enterprise, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Government of Singapore increases stake in ICICI Bank
The Government of Singapore has increased its stake in ICICI Bank as it took up 11.08 per cent stake in the latest qualified institutional placement (QIP) of the bank's shares with an investment of Rs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seafarers; Victoria Extends Emergency: Virus Update
Singapore said it found additional cases of coronavirus infections among seafarers who arrived in Singapore from India on a vessel, adding to challenges for the city-state that’s gingerly seeking ... ( read original story ...)
44% of Singapore’s Population Tired of Health Measures against Coronavirus, Shows Survey
One in five saw checking in with SafeEntry, an app-based check-in and check-out for visiting common public places, as a nuisance, while 14 per cent were unhappy about having to limit the size of ... ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Can Hong Kong or Shanghai tech boards close the gap?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over the tech boards in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
Backpacker hostels in Singapore struggle to keep afloat amid COVID-19
Staycations are keeping the cash registers ringing at local hotels amid the pandemic, but backpacker hostels are out in the cold. Hostel owner Jacquelyn Chan put it in a nutshell: ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Motor to Make Electric Cars in Singapore: Straits Times
Hyundai Motor Co. will manufacture electric vehicles in Singapore starting in 2022, the Straits Times reported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank picks up 11% of ICICI Bank’s Rs 15,000 crore QIP
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has emerged the largest investors in ICICI Bank’s qualified institutional placement of s ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas property investment idea – many young Singaporeans open to it
A 2018 survey of young Singaporeans has suggested that many young Singaporeans are open to the overseas property investment idea. The survey by international money transfer specialist WorldFirst said ... ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Could Hong Kong’s or Shanghai’s tech boards ever catch up to the real thing?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over Nasdaq wannabes in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
StanChart, Trade Union Arm Plan Digital-Only Bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a unit of Singapore’s biggest labor union, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Temasek calls out racist Facebook posts targeting its Indian employees
The Republic's investment company Temasek has called out posts on social media targeting its Indian employees as a "divisive, racist campaign" aimed at stirring up hatred and intolerance. ( read original story ...)
Co-owner refuses to sell your Singapore property: What to do
If you jointly own a property in Singapore with another person and want to sell it, but your co-owner doesn’t, read on to find out what you can do.Possible ways to sell your property if a co-owner ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Technologies Engineering’s (SGGKF) CEO Vincent Chong on First Half 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
We continue to work with customers as well as regulators to enable some of these technology developments to be applied in the Singapore environment and hopefully, globally. Upper right ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek calls out racist Facebook posts targeting its Indian employees
The Republic's investment company called the posts a "divisive, racist campaign" aimed at stirring up hatred and intolerance.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New mobile app launched by Great Eastern to provide better benefits
Great Eastern launches new mobile app to provide customers with active policy management capabilities and better visibility of wealth and protection policy benefits On July 1st, Great Eastern Singapor ... ( read original story ...)