Hyperlocal marketing and a strong digital footprint have paid off for some of Singapore’s biggest household names. ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Standard Chartered Reportedly Plans to Launch its Second Virtual Bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered will be partnering up with a division of Singapore’s largest labor union, according to BNN Bloomberg which cited sources familiar with the matter. The London-headquartered banking ... ( read original story ...)
Malayan Banking Berhad, Singapore Branch — Moody’s announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Malayan Banking Berhad
Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) and other ratings that are associated with the same analytical unit. The review ... ( read original story ...)
This collab between UnionPay & NETS gives you more options for mobile payment in S’pore and overseas
All thanks to UnionPay, one of the world’s largest card payment companies. The international payment brand collaborated with NETS to launch the new and improved NETSPay app which will help NETS to tap ... ( read original story ...)
This collab between UnionPay and NETS finally allows you to use NETS while overseas
You hear that? That’s the sigh of relief of all bulging wallets in Singapore. Simply link your bank cards issued by DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB complete with the NETS logo with the virtual UnionPay ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Seek to Boost Revenue After Drawing Down Reserves
Singapore will take steps to strengthen its revenue position to face a challenging fiscal environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has already led the country to draw deep from its past ... ( read original story ...)
Mid sized corporates prioritise providing value-added solutions – Survey
Singapore mid sized corporates prioritise value-added solutions and operational agility in post COVID-19 world Survey of more than 200 corporate leaders in Asia reveal impact of global pandemic Standa ... ( read original story ...)
Shell to Adopt Digital Twin Technology at Singapore Refinery
Shell (RDS.A) is committed to convert Singapore's Bukom and Jurong Island into a globally competitive spot by coalescing human capabilities with advanced digitalization technologies. ( read original story ...)
Is India getting bullied by Singapore in accepting Gift City truce?
Singapore has over the years emerged as a top International Finance Centre (IFC) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has found a successful niche in licensing of indices from other jurisdictions such as ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Insider Podcast: Are there silver linings for Singapore’s economy?
Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC seeks to put KS Energy under judicial management as former CEO Kris Wiluan faces court charges
OCBC has filed applications with the High Court of Singapore to place KS Energy and its principal subsidiary KS Drilling under judicial management (JM), although the troubled offshore and marine group ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Poor prospects for the industrial sector – UOB
Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, reviewed the recent results from the industrial sector in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s industrial production disappointed market ex ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Inflation predicted to remain subdued in 2020 – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assessed the inflation outlook for Singapore for the current year. Key Quotes “Singapore’s consumer prices fell 0.4% y/y (-0.3% m/m nsa) in ... ( read original story ...)
AIP, Tokyu Land Plan REIT IPO for Australian Properties
Any deal would add to the $4.1 billion of property trust IPOs in Singapore over the last three years, data compiled by Bloomberg show. So far this year, the city-state has hosted two REIT listings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output shrinks 8.4% on further biomed declines
Factory output has racked up its third straight month of contraction on the back of further declines in the volatile biomedical sector.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s mega IPO will reward staff and early investors, including the businesses of two of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families
The Lis and Tungs invested in Ant Group in the fintech company’s US$14 billion private-equity funding round in 2018 before it filed its dual-listing application on Shanghai’s Star Market and in Hong ... ( read original story ...)