SEA Games champion Darren Chua finished fourth and did not meet the mark as well. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
No revenge spending in store for businesses from Hong Kong to Singapore as consumers tighten belt for rainy days, AIA survey shows
Higher propensity to save for rainy days is bad omen for businesses in the region amid uncertainty about border reopening and relatively slow progress in vaccination efforts. ( read original story ...)
Singapore prepares new normal: Covid as a ‘recurring, controllable disease’
Singapore ministers said with enough people vaccinated, COVID-19 will be managed like other endemic diseases such as the common flu and hand, foot and mouth disease ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Pick-up in inflation seen as transitory – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assesses the latest release of inflation figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Similar to inflation trends seen across Asia, Singapore’s consum ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore on track to increasing group sizes for ‘higher-risk’ settings in July, including for dining-in: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore is on track to allowing group sizes for higher-risk settings such as dining-in at eateries to increase to five as planned in ... ( read original story ...)
Stephen Williams: HSBC’s gentleman for all seasons retires
When Stephen Williams joined HSBC more than 20 years ago, the bank was a backmarker in Asian debt markets. When he retires next month, he leaves it top of the heap. ( read original story ...)
People Digest: Golden Gate gets partner for portfolio growth; OCBC names Group COO
Singapore-based VC firm Golden Gate Ventures has appointed Angela Toy as partner for portfolio growth, while Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) has appointed Lim Khiang Tong as its ... ( read original story ...)
UOB ramps up digital innovation to grow its wealth management franchise across ASEAN
UOB is expanding its range of digital wealth management solutions as it sets out to serve more of ASEAN's growing population of underserved increasingly affluent consumers. As many of them think ... ( read original story ...)
Banks cast net far and wide to recoup losses from Hin Leong collapse
Singapore’s position as one of the world’s leading oil trading hubs is coming under threat from the many court cases stemming from the collapse last year of Hin Leong Trading. Singapore is where many ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Digital Wealth and Savings App Hugo Secures $2M via Seed Round from 1982 Ventures, Others
Singapore-based Hugo, a digital wealth and savings app, recently revealed that they’ve acquired $2 million in capital via a seed round from 1982 Ventures, established family offices and angel ... ( read original story ...)
Best student credit cards in Singapore (2021)
We study the best credit card picks to help you save on what you might already be spending on in your student life.Read this: Students are eligible for credit cards too! Sure, most of your expenses ... ( read original story ...)
11 Iconic Singapore Mascots From The Lao Jiaos To New Gen Z Additions
Think Singapore mascots and names like Singa and Sharity easily come to mind, but have you heard of the OGs like Teamy and Bobo? ( read original story ...)
Undervalued Tuan Sing set to get major IPO boost
The Singapore Exchange is full of companies that are unappreciated, under-researched and undervalued, including property player Tuan Sing Holdings.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
This finance and accounting graduate is now an IT auditor, despite having no background in the field
A growth mindset and willingness to learn helped this James Cook University graduate switch easily from the finance sector to an in-demand role in the IT field. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
EFG Bank Singapore’s Deputy CEO and Head of Private Banking Oliver Balmelli on Delivering Private Clients and IAMs a Best-in-Class Service
EFG International recently released its business update for the first quarter with Assets under Management grown by CHF 11.2 billion to reach an all-time high of CHF 170.0 billion and indicating ... ( read original story ...)
The Experience Transformation Underway At Standard Chartered
There are two critical capabilities that set great organizations apart: designing impactful products and experiences, and continuously improving those experiences for customers. Here’s how Standard ... ( read original story ...)