SINGAPORE] The Asean region remains an attractive market to do business with, even amid uncertainties due to geopolitical risks and the impact of the US tariffs, said UOB chief executive Wee Ee Cheong ...
Asean still an ‘attractive market’ to do business with, says UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong at AGM
This is a short-term volatility. Situations can change,” says Wee at the AGM on the current macroeconomic situation. “In fact, if the market price is low, you should buy on weakness.” ...
Johor’s April investment pipeline at RM23B as it targets high-tech and green investments to create better-paying job opportunities
Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi calls it a “powerful early signal of the momentum” behind the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
CGSI lowers UOB’s target price to $38.80; softer loans and non-interest income growth likely for rest of FY2025
CGSI is maintaining its “add” call on UOB as they see the bank's FY2025 yield of 7.2% as “attractive and defensible”.
Johor has RM23 billion in investment pipeline in April alone: chief minister
JOHOR BAHRU] Johor has secured about RM23 billion (S$6.9 billion) in its investment pipeline for the month of April alone, said Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi on Monday (Apr 21). Read more at ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The JS-SEZ builds on the longstanding economic partnership between Malaysia and Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022
ZURICH] The steepest yield curve on Singapore’s bonds in about three years is signalling the time may be propitious for investors to buy long-dated debt at an auction this month. Read more at The ...
Singapore in 10 years?: BIDA chairman’s optimism vs economic reality
Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.
Singapore’s Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds
Keppel , a Singapore-based manager and operator of assets such as data centres, said on Monday that it has secured close to S$2.0 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global ...
UOB-Kay Hian Prepares for AGM with Financial Updates
An update from UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited ( ($SG:U10) ) is now available. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited has addressed shareholder inquiries ...
MAS’ private market proposal spells a new era for retail investing in Singapore
MAS has signalled a potential shift in Singapore’s investment landscape by seeking feedback for its proposed private-market regulatory framework. Read more at The Business Times.
Why sustainable equity investors should pay attention to Singapore
IN THIS FTSE Russell insight, we examine Singapore’s role in the green economy, focusing on green revenues, sectoral exposures and the current level of disclosure of climate and sustainability data.
Digital bank Anext’s services a boon for small businesses
It focuses on solving pain points of small firms, such as loans and financial transactions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore stocks rise; OCBC jumps after chairman justifies $1.4b takeover offer for Great Eastern
Shares of Temasek-backed Olam, CapitaLand Investment also rose. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Beware of online scams misrepresenting endorsements by Singapore politicians: Police
PM Lawrence Wong and Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh have had their images used in these scams. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PhonePe becomes public entity, targets $15 billion valuation ahead of IPO
PhonePe's transition to a public limited company marks a significant step towards its IPO, targeting a $15 billion valuation with strategic advisors on board.