These developments were shared at the annual "UOB Gateway to ASEAN" conference held in Singapore on Thursday with the theme "Reshaping Global Supply Chain Pathways," which brought together regional ...
Singapore-based companies have committed over $5.5 bil worth of investments into Johor: DPM Gan
In his keynote address, Gan notes that the JS-SEZ has made “good headway” following the designation of nine flagship zones in January and the establishment of the joint JS-SEZ project office in April.
Industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise closes 0.9% below IPO price in trading debut
SGX said Singapore’s real estate sector continues to attract strong investor interest. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Pools’ 10-cent PayNow fee under scrutiny; surcharges by merchants prohibited, says DPM Gan
SINGAPORE] PayNow merchants are not allowed to impose surcharges on customers for making such transactions. Read more at The Business Times.
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2025: A Family-Friendly Race Weekend You Won’t Want to Miss
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2025 introduces new scenic routes, a flatter course, and family-friendly fun with the Kids Dash on Saturday morning. Perfect for families to join and cheer ...
Singapore’s tie-building efforts stretch from Johor to Saudi Arabia as trade war ratchets up again
In a week when worries over US-China trade tensions once again foist themselves on investors, the efforts by various parties to build or deepen ties far and wide have discernibly stepped up in tempo.
Singapore swap rates are set to rise from three year low: Bloomberg
The SGD has weakened against the USD this week and this could put upward pressure on swap rates, Bloomberg says ...
Asia Financial Stocks Slip as US Credit Worries Jolt Investors
The recent bankruptcies of U.S. auto parts supplier First Brands and car dealership Tricolor have put a spotlight on the risk controls of banks and the opaque credit market, where complex loans have ...
Singapore launches BLOOM to boost cross-border payments
Singapore’s MAS launches BLOOM to expand tokenized finance and cross-border payments using stablecoins and digital bank money.
Trumpian world provides opportunities for Asean: UOB’s Chin
UOB's head of wholesale banking looks to capture 5% of US$1.5 trillion addressable market in Asean with extensive regional footprint ...
‘Once-in-a-generation’ supply chain reset can position Asean as global engine: UOB
A paper by the bank says Asean can benefit from worldwide shifts in near-shoring and investment, though intra-region challenges remain Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s GIC Seeks Damages From Automaker NIO in U.S. Suit
GIC filed a U.S. lawsuit seeking damages from NIO, alleging that the Chinese electric-vehicle maker inflated the value of its securities.
UOB projects Asean inbound FDIs to grow to US$370 bil by 2030; Asean ‘more relevant than ever’, says CEO Wee
The estimate, shared at UOB’s Gateway to Asean conference on Oct 16, comes as the region emerged as a key beneficiary from the shift in global supply chains.
CLI-managed Extra Space Asia investing nearly $100 mil to develop Kaki Bukit site, acquire three Tokyo facilities
Tim Alpe, managing director and head of Extra Space Asia, says his team aims to grow ESA’s portfolio to $2 billion by 2028.
Singapore’s DBS, Banque Saudi Fransi join forces to boost payment flows across Asia, GCC
DBS Group, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, said on Thursday that it has partnered with Riyadh-based Banque Saudi Fransi to strengthen trade finance and payment flows between Asia and Saudi Arabia.
DBS and Banque Saudi Fransi to work together on trade finance and payment flows between Asia and Saudi Arabia
Under the MOU, DBS and BSF will provide trade financing solutions such as letters of credit, bankers’ guarantees and trade loans to each other’s clients.