U.S. tech giants are keenly aware of Southeast Asia’s strategic importance and are strengthening their regional presence with huge investment pledges from Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon in recent weeks.
Details confirmed for upcoming Fintech Summit in Singapore
The People Events has revealed the details of its much-anticipated Annual FinTech Summit 2025, which will take place from February 4th to February 6th, 2025 in Singapore.
INS Delhi, Shakti, Kiltan conclude four-day visit to Singapore
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan concluded their four-day visit to Singapore from May 6 to 9. The visit was aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements, discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation,
23 employers face enforcement actions for breaching Singapore’s heat stress measures
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has taken enforcement actions against 23 employers for breaches on the state's enhanced heat stress measures. The measures, which took effect in October 2023, aims to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers in Singapore as a warmer climate puts them at high risk.
Singapore property tax hike dents FHT’s 1H24 bottom line
In 1H24, the REIT reported a 1.3% YoY lower NPI. The increase in Singapore property taxes has negatively impacted Frasers Hospitality Trust's (FHT) net property income (NPI) for the 1H24 period. In ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore transport minister Iswaran wins bid for all corruption charges to be heard in one trial, not two as prosecution proposed
The High Court yesterday approved an application filed by lawyers for former transport minister S. Iswaran to have all 35 charges against him heard in a ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines to stop Hong Kong-Singapore flights just one month after launch
Affected passengers will be compensated with a free return ticket, the airlines said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crypto ETFs to be available for Singaporeans
Hong Kong’s Harvest Global Investments is teaming up with Singapore’s MetaComp to shake up the crypto scene. They’ve got a deal to push out cryptocurrency spot ETFs in Singapore. It’s all written down ...
Shell’s Singapore refinery sale and its market significance
Oil giant Shell said on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its Bukom refinery in Singapore - one of the world's largest oil refining and trading centres - to a joint venture of Indonesian chemicals firm PT Chandra Asri and global trading house Glencore,
Singapore energy scene in no danger of shakeup even as oil giants rejig portfolios: observers
SINGAPORE’S energy and chemical sector has in recent years seen an overhaul amid a global push towards greener energy and renewables away from conventional energy sources. Yet, market watchers say the city-state is at little risk of losing its status as ...
SCB unveils SCB Total Payment
Regarding this new initiative, SCB First Executive Vice President, Head of Digital Juristic & Payment Mr. Thanawatn Kittisuwan recently said, "The Thai economy in 2024 is likely to expand at a higher ...
Five new Singapore Premier League imports to watch
In recent years, invitees Brunei DPMM have not been shy to import players from a diverse range of countries ... but proved his ability with nine goals in 74 games from the club before he came to ...
78% Singapore small businesses have lost business due to stringent emissions reporting compliance
52% of larger companies are affected, and 78% of small businesses in Singapore have experienced business losses due to compliance issues. The findings also showed concern among business leaders, with ...
Italy opens new trade office in S’pore to boost business ties with South-east Asia
SINGAPORE – Italy on May 9 opened the Singapore office of its export credit agency Sace in a move to help its companies capture growing trade and investment opportunities across South-east Asia.
The evolution of UOB’s CFO
Change, wrought by new regulations, disruptive tech, financial crises and new challenges, is the only constant for UOB CFO Lee ...
DBS named most valuable Singapore brand for the 11th year in a row
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has been named the most valuable Singaporean brand for the 11th consecutive year. The financial institution’s brand value rose by 5% to reach US$11 billion, ...