SINGAPORE - More companies are seeking secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as part of their expansion plans into the region. But while foreign firms are eyeing a secondary listing here, ...
The push for micro-credentials in Singapore: What are they and are they for you?
Micro-credentials are mini qualifications that can help individuals learn new skills, progress in their careers or change careers entirely.
Singapore NTUC labour group to be a ‘politically significant person’: what does this mean?
Singapore’s labour movement is set to be designated as a “politically significant person” under the city state’s foreign interference law because of its close ties with the ruling party, a move ...
Singapore Banks Fight Phishers by Phasing Out One-Time-Passwords for Account Logins
Banks in Singapore are phasing out one-time-passwords (OTP) for account logins to combat phishing scams.
Singapore stocks open higher on Friday morning following latest GDP data—STI rose by 0.5%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks open higher on Friday morning, July 12, reflecting positive sentiment from the latest economic data. The Ministry of Trade and Industry reported a 2.9% year-on-year GDP ...
OCBC, UOB see surge in gold investments as glint catches eye of younger investors
Younger retail investors in Singapore are turning to gold as an affordable investment in times of uncertainty, market players said. In particular, the younger crowd are also looking at digital gold ...
South-east Asia bets big on casinos, but who will take Singapore’s crown?
SOUTH-EAST Asia is fast cashing in on the casino business. Whether it is to woo tourism dollars, boost the local economy, create jobs, or stamp out illegal gambling, some Asean economies are playing ...
Analysis: High-value industries versus labour-intensive jobs among policy dilemmas confronting Johor-Singapore SEZ
As plans to launch the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) gain momentum and more details emerge on its scope and goals, both sides will need to strike the ...
Singapore’s GDP grew by 2.9% in Q2 ’24, extending the 3% growth recorded in Q1
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore (MTI ... while the professional services sector saw growth driven by head offices & business representative offices. Additionally, the finance & ...
UOB, Prudential unveil investment-linked life insurance policy
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) is strengthening its regional partnership with multinational insurer Prudential by launching Thailand ...
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
The head of Singapore’s stock exchange says the market isn’t ready for Bitcoin ETFs right now, while the Philippines has indicted two former crypto exchange consultants over a $6 million XRP hack.
Over 600 kg smokeless tobacco seized in Singapore
The Singaporean police seized more than 600kg of smokeless tobacco during operations in the enclave from May 15 to June 30, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore announced on July 11.
Singapore’s banks to ditch texted one-time passwords
Accessibility be damned, preventing phishing is the priority After around two decades of allowing one-time passwords (OTPs) delivered by text message to assist log ins to bank accounts in Singapore, ...
Investing in Atlantic Navigation Holdings (Singapore) (Catalist:5UL) three years ago would have delivered you a 629% gain
Atlantic Navigation Holdings (Singapore) became profitable within the last three years. That kind of transition can be an inflection point that justifies a strong share price gain, just as we have ...
Singapore’s SMEs turn expansionary after 5 straight quarters of contraction
The latest small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) index of Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation registered at 50.2 in the second quarter, turning expansionary after contraction for five ...
From Boring To Buzzing: 4 Ways Finance Festivals Have Transformed The Way Singapore Investors Learn About Investing
Attending physical finance events has become so much more than just sitting in a seminar hall and listening to a well-informed investment professional talk.