SINGAPORE -- It is a new-look Singapore outfit that will be looking to reach the semifinals of ASEAN Championship for only the second time in six editions over the next fortnight or so. With just ...
Singapore bank UOB names Leong Yung Chee as group CFO
Dec 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB (UOBH.SI), opens new tab, on Friday named Leong Yung Chee as its group chief financial officer (CFO) effective April 2025, succeeding Lee ...
Asian countries’ investment in lab-grown meat could revolutionize the market
In the West, lab-grown meat struggles to shake its niche status. Meanwhile, Asian countries are investing in the technology as a cornerstone of future food security.
Exclusive-Singapore, Vietnam firms in talks for new undersea cables, sources say
Singaporean asset manager Keppel and Vietnamese conglomerate Sovico Group are discussing plans for new undersea fiber-optic cables that would boost the region's data centre industry, people familiar ...
Carlyle Is Said to Mull $1 Billion IPO of Quest Global in Mumbai
Carlyle Group Inc. is considering an initial public offering of engineering services firm Quest Global Services Pte in India, people familiar with the matter said, amid increasing investor interest in ...
OCBC chief Helen Wong joins Ho Ching, Jenny Lee on Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
This year, three Singaporeans have been named in Forbes Magazine's 100 most powerful women list which was released on Wednesday (Dec 11). Among them is OCBC chief Helen Wong, who came in at number 59.
Should I give my child a debit card?
It can be a useful teaching tool for children to learn about money management. But parental guidance is key. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Panin Bank acquisition could add 2-3% to DBS’ or OCBC’s profit: RHB
A FULL takeover of Bank Pan Indonesia could add 2 to 3 per cent to the bottom line of DBS or OCBC, said RHB in a report Friday (Dec 13). Read more at The Business Times.
Doctor Anywhere cuts 8% of total headcount, some roles in Singapore affected
SINGAPORE - Telemedicine provider Doctor Anywhere is shedding 45 jobs, or 8.1 per cent of its total headcount, in a move to cut costs and reprioritise its operations. Mr Lim did not specify affected ...
Fitbit Ace LTE just got a major new upgrade to keep your family connected
Google has just updated its popular Fitbit Ace LTE with a new family communication feature that makes it more useful than ever. The Fitbit Ace LTE is a cheap kids' smartwatch designed to keep the ...
Temasek deal values U Mobile at RM7.5bil
A Temasek Holdings Pte firm’s stake sale agreement values U Mobile Sdn Bhd at about RM7.5bil or about US$1.7bil, according to people familiar with the matter, after the Malaysian phone company won a ...
Trust issues halt AI investments; over 70% of Singaporean businesses scale back despite AI’s potential, says Qlik report
The report by Qlik reveals that 74% of businesses in Singapore have reduced their AI investments due to trust concerns, far surpassing the global average of 61%. While 90% of senior decision-makers in ...
International Gemmological Institute IPO opens today: Should you apply?
International Gemmological Institute is selling its shares in the price band of Rs 397-417 apiece, which could apply for a minimum of 35 shares and its multiples to raise a total of Rs 4,225 crore.
OCBC launches initiative to empower SMEs in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
SINGAPORE: OCBC has introduced a new initiative to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seize emerging opportunities from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Singapore stocks fell as trading began on Friday—STI dropped 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks fell as trading began on Friday (Dec 13) after China stepped up its efforts to support the economy in response to growing trade tensions with the United States. The Straits ...
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.