SINGAPORE: The Bank of Singapore, one of Asia’s biggest private banks, said yesterday it appointed Ronnie Cheung as its chief operating officer (COO) for Greater China, effective March 19. ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo Mitsui leasing firm to buy Singapore private funds for $270m
Singapore-based ARA is carving out its private fund operations as a new company called ARAvest. SMFL units SMFL Mirai Partners (Singapore) and Kenedix will acquire 70% and 30% of ARAvest for a total ... ( read original story ...)
What Singapore’s property developers can learn from Japan’s Azabudai Hills
The US$4b development seeks to become an international hub for foreigners and VCs. Japan’s newest composite redevelopment Azabudai Hills may just serve as an important cornerstone to Tokyo’s ambitions ... ( read original story ...)
Embrace upskilling to keep Singapore’s workforce competitive
Tan: The Singapore Labour Force Report 2023 does suggest that of the long-term unemployed, a large proportion – 70 to 80 per cent – are workers above 40.
Technology law firm integrates AI into everyday work
Ghows has steadily implemented AI technology to help manage operations and sharpen workflows. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japfa says not “appropriate to comment” on Singapore delisting speculation
Agri-food business Japfa is reportedly considering delisting from the Singapore stock exchange and going private but has partially rebuffed the speculation. Bloomberg reported last week that Japfa, ...
COO d’etat at HSBC Innovation Banking
When HSBC acquired the UK arm of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank last year, boss Noel Quinn talked up the importance of preserving its operational independence. The firm would keep its own separate ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Hit Oscars 2024 Gucci Afterparty After Returning from Eras Tour Singapore
The pair stepped out following the awards ceremony, shortly after they jetted back from Swift's Eras Tour shows in Singapore ...
BW Group’s LR1 tanker collides with BPCL’s import mooring near India’s West coast
In a recent maritime incident near India's west coast, the Singapore-flagged Long Range 1 (LR1) tanker belonging to BW Group, named the Hafnia Seine, collided with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.'s (BPCL) ...
Singapore business confidence hits one-year high for Q2 2024
Commercial credit bureau data showed that the Business Optimism Index rose for the 3rd consecutive quarter in Q2. Read more at straitstimes.com.
What the leak of German general’s conference call from Singapore hotel says about risks of public Wi-Fi networks
Last week, a Russian media outlet leaked an audio recording of a confidential conversation between a group of senior German military officials, one of ...
Taylor Swift’s fans were thrilled about interactions with Travis Kelce in Singapore
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce flew to the other side of the planet last week so he could support Taylor Swift at her concerts in Singapore and spend some time with his girlfriend. For some of Swift’s ...
Singapore Startup To Invest €3.2 Billion in Italy Chips Factory
Semiconductors startup Silicon Box will invest €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) in Italy to build a chip factory in the north of the country, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said Monday.
Ryde Makes History as Singapore’s First Ride-Hailing Startup to IPO on NYSE
Ryde, a leading technology platform for mobility and quick commerce, makes history as Singapore's First Ride-Hailing Startup to IPO on NYSE.
Best Crypto & Bitcoin Casinos in Singapore to Play in 2024
Crypto casinos in Singapore boast a mind-boggling number of online slots. From classic fruit machines with familiar symbols to feature-rich video slots with immersive storylines and bonus rounds, ...
Hong Kong’s exhibition centre nears pre-Covid numbers as trade fairs return from Singapore and new crypto event signs on
The number of events in the second half of 2023 hit 84 per cent of the pre-pandemic level, and the outlook is promising, top executive says A number of big trade fairs returned from pandemic hiatus, ...