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Will OCBC’s incoming CEO Tan Teck Long be a safety steward or a transformative leader?
Helen Wong does not leave too big shoes for Tan Teck Long to fill, but OCBC needs to catch up with DBS Read more at The Business Times.
SG60: Singapore’s role in South-east Asia’s AI future
AS THE saying goes, “data is the new currency”. This rings especially true today, as artificial intelligence (AI) is unlocking business transformation and fuelling an incredible surge in data demand ...
SG60: Designing progress, the Singapore way
THERE is much to celebrate with our nation’s 60th year of independence. Few countries have built so much, so deliberately, and in so little time post-independence. Read more at The Business Times.
SG60: From AI to quantum – can Singapore lead the next era of financial innovation?
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is already reshaping financial services from real-time fraud detection to precision-led customer insights. But the next leap forward will come not from AI alone, but from ...
SG60: Singapore at 60 – a sustainability journey and the way forward
AS A small island with no natural resources, Singapore has, since independence, always embraced sustainability. Today, in the face of the global climate crisis, Singapore has both deepened and ...
What was the sole mixed-use investment deal in Singapore in Q2?
The transaction was worth over S$1.3 billion. In Q2/2025, only one major transaction was recorded in Singapore’s mixed-use sector. According to a Savills report, this involved a 50.1% interest in ...
Asia’s Fintech Revolution: Mobile Banks Are Reshaping Finance
Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and CEO of WeFi, explores how Asia’s mobile-first fintech companies have reshaped the global financial landscape by bypassing legacy systems and reaching hundreds of ...
Dezign Format targets $6.5m IPO on Catalist, eyes Malaysia expansion
This will be the third homegrown company to go public after a dearth of SGX listings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares up again, lifted by retail sales growth; STI rises 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 297 to 218. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Aug 2025)
On 1 May, both UOB One and OCBC 360 slashed their rates, each dropping to 3.30% p.a. when you credit your salary and spend on your card. Just a month later, on 1 Jun 2025, Standard Chartered turned ...
Hong Kong Asks Insurers to Return Investing Roles From Singapore
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital.
DBS Foundation contributes $1.5 mil for digital inclusivity, AI literacy under renewed partnership with IMDA
DBS Foundation and IMDA aim to collectively reach out to 250,000 individuals — including senior citizens, youth, and individuals with special needs — over three years.
Singapore reviews economic strategy, 5 committees to publish recommendations by mid-2026
Singapore is reviewing its economic strategy, amid upheaval in global trade driven by US tariffs. Five committees have been set up to focus on key areas like attracting global investments, preparing ...
Spotting red flags, taking swift action: Inside DBS’ fight against scams
DBS relies on trained staff and a rapid response system to stop sophisticated scams and safeguard customers from financial devastation.
Citibank to close last branch in Singapore in October amid shift to …
Citibank Singapore chief executive officer Brendan Carney had told The Straits Times previously that the lender planned to close its remaining branches where customers carry out simple ...