This chart from DBS shows the drop in the weekly working hours in Singapore, as well as other Asian countries. According to DBS, Singapore workers may see a reduction of five hours to 41.9 hours from ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s Quarterly Profit up 20% but CEO Warns of Spillover Effects from Trade Conflict
Singapore banks have been in the spotlight recently as investors wonder what sort of impact the US-China trade conflict and the property cooling measures will have on them. On Thursday last week, DBS ... ( read original story ...)
DBS brings online content marketing push to life with musical as it turns 50
Online, the 10-part mini-series garnered over 150 million views, and the musical by Singapore theatre company Pangdemonium will aim to showcase Team DBS’ camaraderie and passion for serving their clie... ( read original story ...)
China imposes anti-dumping duties on synthetic rubber from U.S., EU, Singapore
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Friday it would levy anti-dumping duties ranging from 23.1 percent to 75.5 percent on halogenated butyl rubber from the United States, the Euro... ( read original story ...)
Refinance Home Loan in Singapore – How to Save On Your Mortgage
If your home loan is currently charging you more than 2% interest, you might be paying more than you need to, and should definitely consider refinancing. Refinancing your home loan in Singapore means ... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore falls; renewed trade war friction weighs
* Singapore hits one-week low, sees worst day in over 4 weeks * Malaysia heads for a fifth straight weekly gain By Sumeet Gaikwad Aug 10 (Reuters) - Singapore shares dropped on Friday as concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
Brand Finance: Value of top 10 SG brands not representative of rest of local brands
DBS remains the most valuable Singapore brand for 2018, growing its brand value by 14% to US$6.4 billion. Managing director of Brand Finance Asia Pacific Samir Dixit said that DBS has seen an increase ... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore neighbourhood fits your personality best?
From nature lovers to shopaholics, we zoom in on the best Singapore locations to rent in based on your personality type . 1) For the hipsters - Tiong Bahru Tiong Bahru listed under has been named one ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: Singapore bank headcount up by 4,541 in H2; Golden Gate Ventures unveils US$10m crypto fund
There are now 4,541 more people working for Singapore’s local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – than there were just a year ago. The surge has been fuelled by technology hiring and DBS taking on former ANZ ... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200mil (RM597mil), according to a source. The bank is consid... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls S$200m sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200 million ($146 million), according to people with knowled... ( read original story ...)
PHILLIP BANK: A SINGAPORE BRIDGE TO CAMBODIA
From a corporate bank following the acquisition of HwangDBS Bank in 2014, Phillip Bank is setting its sights on being a significant diversified financial services group in Cambodia offering commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Krung Thai Bank (KTB) Taps into Silicon Valley to Promote Fintech & Innovation via Startups As Founding Anchor Partner
SINGAPORE, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Krung Thai Bank (KTB) today announced a partnership with Plug and Play, a global startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform headquartered in Silicon ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Golden Gate Ventures launches $10 million crypto fund
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures said on Friday it will launch a $10 million fund to invest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology startups. The fun... ( read original story ...)
Tour showcases shared art history of Indonesia and Singapore
the National Gallery of Singapore created an audio tour accessible through their Gallery Explorer mobile app. The app, available for download in the Google Play Store and App Store for Android and iOS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore morning news for August 10
Singtel has reported a 7% decline in net profit for the first quarter of its financial year, mostly as a result of a reduced contribution from the group’s regional mobile associates. Later-stage deals ... ( read original story ...)