Downside risks in the global economy have risen, which could weigh more heavily on consumption and business investments, the MTI said in a statement. It retained its full-year growth forecast at 0.5 ...
Singapore’s Q1 GDP contraction raises recession risk; China revival key
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may abandon a controversial bond yield cap this year if risks clouding the outlook, such as global banking sector... NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor ...
Marcum Asia To Expand In Hong Kong As U.S.-China Tech War Shifts IPOs
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, a joint venture between Marcum LLP and Bernstein & Pinchuk, plans to hire up to 25 people before the end of 2023, Co-Chairman Drew Bernstein said in an interview on Tuesday.
The US-Asean corridor: Opportunities aplenty as the bloc moves ahead
DURING a recent visit to the Asean region to meet with clients and colleagues, I was again reminded of the bloc’s rapid evolution and incredible potential, which is nothing short of impressive. Read ...
Singapore to invest S$3 billion on infocomms tech | Video
Singapore's public sector will spend about S$3.3 billion (US$2.4 billion) on infocommunications technology. A third will go into improving the user experience on government websites and securely ...
Olam Agri prepares for IPO with food security tailwind
If Olam Agri’s planned dual-listing IPO goes ahead in June it will have a bit of everything: a Singapore-Saudi listing, geopolitics and sovereign funds jostling to defend their nations against strain ...
Singapore’s OCBC Bank, ADDX exchange launches tokenized structure notes
OCBC Bank will offer tokenized equity-linked structured notes to accredited investors, in a partnership with private market exchange ADDX.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin meets top Singapore CEOs; invites them to invest in the state
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met top CEOs of Singapore-based companies and urged them to invest in the state while highlighting the conducive environment for starting new ventures ...
OCBC, ADDX launch tokenized structured note
Singapore’s OCBC Bank has partnered with locally-headquartered global private market digital exchange ADDX to distribute its first tokenized equity-linked structured note to accredited investors. The ...
OCBC Bank, ADDX to issue tokenised equity-linked notes
The 3-month fixed notes linked to the shares of a US tech company. OCBC Bank has partnered with ADDX to distribute Singapore's first tokenised equity-linked structured notes to accredited investors.
Fixed deposits, SSBs, T-bills are still good investment options despite falling yields: Experts
The high interest rates investors have enjoyed on their bank deposits over the past 18 months could be heading back down in coming months, but there are still good options for those looking for ...
Singapore to ‘significantly enhance’ airport, seaport capacity: Wong
Singapore will "significantly enhance" its airport and seaport capacity to remain a key economic node as competition for investments and talent intensifies in Asia, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ...
Stalin welcomes Singapore investors, bills TN as favorable investment destination
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday met top officials of various firms in Singapore and invited them to invest in the southern state, while highlighting the conducive ...
HSBC names new South Asia head of wealth and personal banking
Under Zhang’s management, HSBC said it targets further wealth expansion in Asia, capitalising on a wide range of opportunities, with a special focus on Southeast Asia and India. She will be ...
Singaporeans share personal stories of discrimination amidst whistleblower’s expose of alleged unfair hiring practices in banking industry
Netizens responded to the whistleblower's concerns about Citibank's hiring practices, sparking a heated online discussion. Many agreed with the whistleblower, acknowledging the prevalence of such ...
Number of ultra-rich in Singapore expected to grow by nearly 18 per cent in 2027: Knight Frank
The number of ultra-wealthy people in Singapore is expected to grow 17.7 per cent to around 5,300 between 2022 and 2027, according to a report put out by real estate consultancy Knight Frank.According ...