The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is nearly twice the size of Shenzhen, whose success it is hoping to emulate.
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
OCBC has welcomed the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement by Malaysia and Singapore.
Singapore Bourse Due For Consolidation
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 40 points or 1 percent along the way. The ...
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Johor-Singapore SEZ: ‘Build-as-they-invest’ model prudent but businesses raise concerns over infrastructure delays, red tape
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has told reporters that infrastructure for the special economic zone in Johor will be developed on a “project-by-project” basis, while Malaysia would fund ...
HSBC clinches Citi banker to head int’l wealth hub in Singapore
Chin brings 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking. HSBC has appointed Jil Chin as head of international wealth hub for Singapore. Chin joined the bank on 6 January 2025. Chin ...
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Landmark Johor-Singapore SEZ pact signed: 100 projects, 20,000 jobs, investments across 11 sectors
PUTRAJAYA] In a landmark move to strengthen economic ties, Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to drive investments in 11 key sectors including manufacturing, logistics and energy, with plans to expand ...
Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown
Singapore passed a new law on Tuesday allowing police to freeze bank accounts of scam victims as a "last resort" measure to prevent further losses. The law empowers police to issue restriction orders ...
Singapore Passes Bill Empowering Police to Protect Scam Victims
Singapore’s parliament has passed a law allowing the police to control the bank accounts of individuals who are suspected to be the targets of scams.
HSBC appoints former Citibank wealth management director as new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
In her new role, Chin will oversee the scaling of HSBC’s offshore business through new client growth, deepening client relationships and fostering stronger cross-border collaboration.
HSBC appoints Citi veteran as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
HSBC has appointed 22-year veteran Jil Chin as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore, as the company leads efforts to grow its international wealth business, the bank announced in a ...
DBS bought and sold shares in SingPost nearly a week after termination announcement
DBS Bank made two transactions in the shares of Singapore Post (SingPost) nearly a week after the company terminated three of its top executives over the handling of whistle-blowing reports on Dec 22, ...
Singapore passes law that gives police powers to freeze bank accounts of scam victims
In coming up with the new law, the authorities are “mindful of the need to strike a balance between protecting an individual from further harm and not unduly inconveniencing him”, says Minister of ...
Singapore fund Paragon opens Hong Kong office to reach more wealthy clients
Fund manager sees Hong Kong as an ideal wealth management hub to reach more wealthy clients in the Greater China region.
Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat: New Johor SEZ deal guns for global investments, 20,000 skilled jobs in 5 years
The signed Special Economic Zone agreement was exchanged at the retreat in Putrajaya, witnessed by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.