Some 83% of employers think their workplaces offer flexible arrangements, while only 61% of employees feel so. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB visits, apologises to woman who kept getting debt collector’s letters after debtor moved out
The United Overseas Bank (UOB) paid a surprise visit and apologised to the woman who kept getting debt collector's letters sent to her address on the bank's behalf even though the debtor had moved out ...
Top interest rates in Singapore for Aug 2023 from SCB, DBS, UOB, OCBC
SINGAPORE: Discover the top four banks of S’pore with the highest interest rates to get the most out of your hard-earned cash. As interest rates skyrocket due to inflation, it brings out the negatives ...
UPDATE 1-Sinopec says not interested in acquiring Shell’s Singapore refinery, petchem plant
By Alison Lui HONG KONG, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's Sinopec Corp is not interested in acquiring Shell's refinery or petrochemical plant in Singapore, Sinopec President Yu Baocai said on Monday. The ...
More digital, more personal: Consumers seek personalised approach to how they spend, save and invest
Recent study found that more consumers are open to sharing financial data with banks in exchange for personalised offers and services. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore exploring ‘new tools’ to ‘manage significant investments into critical entities’: Gan Kim Yong
Singapore is facing “significant challenges” in the global economy and there is a need to strengthen the country’s position as “a trusted hub for businesses to invest with confidence”, says Trade and ...
Singtel and Genting Singapore: Two SGX Dividend Stocks to Watch
SGX-listed companies Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., or Singtel (SG:Z74), and Genting Singapore Ltd. (SG:G13) are popular dividend stocks among ...
Singapore presidential race: opposition support for Tan Kin Lian ‘politicises’ contest, rivals say
Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Ng Kok Song have criticised Tan Kin Lian for 'politicising' the contest by securing endorsements from ruling party critics Political analysts suggest that the endorsements ...
Singapore, Vietnam ink deals to broaden collaboration in green economy, innovation
PM Lee witnessed the signing of several MOUs while on a three-day official visit to Hanoi. Read more at straitstimes.com.
IPO round up: Arm Holdings, Instacart, Klaviyo and more
The stage is set for an exciting period of IPO activity, with recent filings from prominent chip designer Arm Holdings (ARM), grocery delivery company Instacart (CART) and Klaviyo (KVYO). The trio ...
HSBC Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Singtel (SNGNF)
HSBC analyst Piyush Choudhary maintained a Buy rating on Singtel (SNGNF – Research Report) on August 24 and set a price target of S$2.90.
In Your Opinion Podcast: Why Singaporeans need good ‘career health’ and agility going forward
Progression, resilience, and inclusion are key areas of concern at public Forward SG sessions on jobs and upskilling. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore exploring ‘new tools’ to ‘manage significant investments into critical entities’
“Going forward, we will need to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted hub for businesses to invest with confidence,” he said. “And to do that, we will need to make sure that investments into ...
Thailand’s Siam Cement puts chemical unit’s IPO on hold
Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate Siam Cement said on Monday it has decided not to proceed with the domestic initial public offering (IPO) of its unit SCG Chemicals due to unfavorable market ...
Singapore’s OCBC restores all banking services after channel disruption
Singapore's second-biggest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), said it had restored all its banking services on Monday after grappling with technical problems that disrupted various banking ...
OCBC banking services in Singapore, including ATMs, PayNow, restored
OCBC banking services, including its mobile and online banking, PayNow and ATMs, were affected. What happened?