OCBC is making an offer for all outstanding Great Eastern (SGX: G07) shares that it currently does not own but delisting make be complicating.
Johor MB, UOB meet in Singapore to discuss business opportunities on special economic zone
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and UOB senior managers met in Singapore on Monday to discuss business opportunities from the new Johor-Singapore special economic zone (SEZ). UOB, which hosted the meeting at ...
Singapore’s money remittances at high risk of being misused for terrorism financing, says govt report
Money remittances remain the highest risk sector of being exploited for Terrorism Financing (TF) in Singapore, according to a report published on Monday (July 1).
Singapore flags money laundering risk in banking sector
Singapore is inherently exposed to money laundering due to the amount of international banking operations run out of the state, said Colin Jarraw, partner at Virtus Law (Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) ...
Singapore court dismisses appeal to lift freezing order on assets of wife of Three Arrows founder
THE High Court of Singapore has dismissed an appeal from the wife of a founder of failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to lift the freezing order on her assets. Read more at The ...
US Regulatory Hurdles Push Chinese AI Startups To Shift Base To Singapore
In the face of rising geopolitical tensions and regulatory challenges in the U.S., Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startups are increasingly relocating to Singapore. This move is aimed at gaining ...
Singapore stocks edge up, tracking regional gains; STI up 0.2%
Losers outweighed gainers 206 to 184, after $952 million worth of securities changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore an ‘outlier’ for racial harmony, but is the approach being challenged?
Experts say giving up some civil liberties such as freedom of expression is an increasingly harder price to pay for young Singaporeans.
Chess-Ding v Gukesh world championship match to take place in Singapore
The classical chess world championship match between Indian Gukesh D and defending champion Ding Liren of China will take place from Nov. 20 to Dec. 15 in Singapore, the International Chess Federation ...
Ninja Van lays off 5% of workforce in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Logistics provider Ninja Van has laid off about 5 per cent of its employees in Singapore. Responding to CNA's queries on Monday (Jul 1), a Ninja Van spokesperson noted that while e-commerce ...
Singapore a ‘very attractive place’ to develop new climate technology: Bill Gates
Breakthrough Energy, a climate organisation founded by Mr Gates, is partnering Enterprise Singapore and Temasek to identify and grow budding climate technology in Southeast Asia.
Steady investment in SAF shows Singapore is serious about its defence: Ng Eng Hen
That Singapore can send 14,000 soldiers to train overseas also underlines that point Read more at straitstimes.com.
EY Singapore to invest S$100 million in talent development programmes over five years
EY SINGAPORE will invest S$100 million over five years to boost its talent development programmes and improve the attractiveness of the profession, said the financial services giant on Monday (Jul 1).
IPO alert: Niva Bupa Health Insurance files draft prospectus to raise Rs 3,000 crore
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DHRP) with SEBI to raise Rs 3,000 crore through an initial public offering.
Niva Bupa IPO: Erstwhile-Max Bupa files DRHP for ₹3,000-crore public issue
Niva Bupa, formerly known as Max Bupa, has announced plans to go public by filing a DRHP with SEBI as the insurance company aims to raise ₹3,000 crore through an IPO and an OFS.
Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam
Singapore : Singapore police blocked 40 suspicious bank accounts and seized over 1.28 million Singapore dollars (945,000 U.S. dollars) during an operation between June 20 and June 27, according to the latest statement from the police.