SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 0.5% in July from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, lower than economists' forecasts. The core inflation rate, which ...
Tokenization Platform Libeara Obtains In-Principle Approval from MAS for Capital Markets Services License
Libeara, a tokenisation platform incubated by SC Ventures by Standard Chartered is pleased to announced it received an in-principle approval.
OCBC establishes blockchain-based digital US commercial paper programme
SINGAPORE] OCBC Bank announced on Monday (Aug 25) the introduction of a US$1 billion digital US commercial paper (USCP) programme using the blockchain. Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC establishes US$1 bil tokenised USCP to strengthen USD liquidity resilience
The tokenised structure allows the bank to settle transactions within minutes, as both securities and cash are recorded on-chain. OCBC said the move strengthens its liquidity resilience by providing ...
OCBC kicks off $1 billion digital US commercial paper programme
Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp said on Monday it has established a $1 billion digital U.S. commercial paper programme, bolstering its dollar funding capabilities. U.S.
OCBC signs MoU with ICF Singapore to equip leaders with coaching skills for organisational growth
The partnership will equip 100 senior leaders to attain ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) accreditation by 2027, as part of OCBC’s broader efforts to build a skills-first workplace.
World’s largest facility to help remove CO2 from the ocean to begin operations in Singapore in 2026
SINGAPORE: The world's largest facility to boost the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) is set to begin operations in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026, with initial phases of ...
Singapore, Malaysia Mega Hub Draws $13 Billion Into Johor State
Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with neighbor ...
What does Singapore at 60 mean for the REIT sector?
Singapore at 60 provides a long runway for local REITs to grow organically and inorganically, along with a REIT IPO pipeline.
Exclusive: CARS24 Raises INR 345 Cr From Singapore-Based Parent
Auto marketplace CARS24’s Singapore-based parent, Global Car Group Limited ... The funding rounds came at a time when the startup is gearing up for an IPO. Last year, its cofounder Gajendra Jangid ...
DBS Bank Brings Tokenized Structured Notes to Ethereum, Expanding Investor Access
DBS Bank provides structured notes on Ethereum in $1,000 units, giving more investors access to crypto-linked financial products with lower barriers.
The Untold Truth Behind Singapore’s Economic Success and Its Dark Side
Singapore’s economic miracle is often hailed as one of the most successful transformations in modern history, but beneath the glossy surface lies a more complex reality. In this video, we take a ...
Singapore digital banking era will put focus on SMBs, consumer trust
The introduction of digital banks would "shake up" Singapore's banking industry where 70% of online consumers performed banking activities on a smartphone, noted Zhi-Ying Barry, Forrester's senior ...
Temasek-backed Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical is said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The Shenzhen-headquartered company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Leaders should equip themselves with coaching skills, OCBC’s outgoing CEO says
OCBC aims to train 100 senior leaders to attain coaching accreditation by 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Malaysia mega hub draws US$13 billion into Johor state
KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with ...