Mr Ronald Tan, the new chief agency development officer, will look after its tied agency channel. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Undertaker gets jail, fine and S$340,000 penalty for tax offences in fourth such case
Tee Siew Gim is the fourth undertaker to be prosecuted for tax offences since IRAS started investigating the funeral industry in 2019.
Vietnam police crack down on crypto mining scam, recover 4 billion dong
Over 200 victims lost billions in a cryptocurrency mining scam in Vietnam, with authorities uncovering a sophisticated scheme led by four suspects.
PacificLight to build 600MW hydrogen-ready CCGT plant in Singapore
The facility is strategically positioned on a greenfield site and is described as the "largest single" H-class combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) in Singapore.
GE Vernova to invest US$20 million in expanding gas turbine repair centre in Singapore
ENERGY equipment manufacturer GE Vernova plans to invest US$20 million to develop new repair capabilities for its gas turbine service centre in Singapore, it said on Monday (Jan 6). Read more at The ...
GE Vernova’s $27.4m investment in S’pore gas-turbine repair plant to create 100 jobs
New jobs at the plant will include roles for engineers, specialists and skilled operators. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Adapting to change: Charles Schwab’s strategy for investing in 2025
With the change in administration in the US, Charles Schwab advises long-term investors to ignore the noise surrounding the political landscape and maintain focus on their goals and financial plans, ...
Clifford Capital launches asset management unit
Singapore-based Clifford Capital expands its reach with a new asset management arm and names chief investment officer.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jan 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This January, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with an all-new Porsche Taycan! Not to mention welcome gifts like 5,040 SmartPoints worth an Apple iPad Wi-Fi, 9th Generation (worth ...
OCBC launches customised tokenised bonds based on the client’s desired tenor and yield
Local peers DBS and UOB have also made headway in tokenised bonds and other assets. DBS in May 2021 issued a tokenised bond as its digital exchange’s first security token offering, while UOB in June ...
Global crackdowns target crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud
A week into 2025, police authorities from various jurisdictions have independently apprehended fraudsters running varied cryptocurrency-related schemes targeting hundreds of potential victims. On Jan.
Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks ended higher on Jan 6 despite declines across the region amid the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. The Straits Times Index rose 0.5 per cent or 20.01 points to 3,821.84.
Interest rising among firms seeking to enter Johor-Singapore SEZ ahead of deal signing
Singapore companies in the food manufacturing and logistics space said the special economic zone will help them save costs and access new markets.
Singapore banks see rise in mortgage refinancing after rate cuts in 2024
There was a notable increase in such applications between September and November last year, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS remains ‘neutral’ on Singapore stocks with 2025 STI target of 3,950 points
Analysts’ top picks are ST Engineering, DFI Retail and Seatrium as they recommend investors position for ‘resilience’ and ‘growth’ in ‘volatile’ 2025.
Budget 2025: Singapore’s manufacturing sector is at a “significant turning point”: SMF
SINGAPORE - The manufacturing sector is at a “significant turning point”, and Budget 2025 should help enhance Singapore’s competitiveness in the global arena. The Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s ...