Paragon REIT has a portfolio of five properties in Singapore and Australia. Just last week, the retail REIT announced the divestment of The Rail Mall for S$78.5 million. The property is a strip mall ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Great Eastern, Wing Tai, Yoma, No Signboard
Responding to queries from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, OCBC said Great Eastern’s listed status does “not affect” the close relationship between the bank and its ...
DBS Bank Eyed as Possible ‘Ether Whale’ Amid Crypto Market Surge
Discover how the rise of cryptocurrency is reshaping corporate norms and transferring DBS Bank and McDonald's in Singapore into the world of digital currency.
Turkey’s Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will speak at the Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the international crime watchdog ...
More than 110 suspicious bank accounts with over $400k blocked by UOB or seized by police
The operation was conducted by UOB and officers from the Anti-Scam Centre from June 17 to 24. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore prime office rents hit pause after 3 years of non-stop growth: CBRE
Rents of Grade A offices in Singapore’s core central business district (CBD) held steady at $11.95 psf per month in the second quarter, pausing after rising non-stop for the past 12 quarters, ...
Singapore won best first-class airline in the world for its exclusive hotel-like Airbus A380 suite. Here’s what it’s like inside.
Singapore Airlines won the 2024 Skytrax award for the world's best first-class service. The airline's Airbus A380 planes sport a hotel-like suites that can convert into double rooms. The ...
OCBC stands by its Great Eastern offer, says it represents a ‘meaningful premium’
SINGAPORE – OCBC said on June 27 that its offer price of $25.60 a share in the bid to take its insurance arm Great Eastern Holdings (GE) private represents a “meaningful premium” for shareholders.
Great Eastern to delist only if in our interests and conditions acceptable: OCBC
GREAT Eastern’s offeror OCBC will only take the insurer private if the “conditions are acceptable and in the interests of OCBC and its shareholders”, said the bank in response to questions from the ...
More than 110 suspicious S’pore bank accounts with over S$400k blocked by UOB or seized by police
SINGAPORE: More than 110 suspicious bank accounts with over S$400,000 were blocked by UOB or seized by the police in a joint operation targeting money mules. The operation was conducted by the bank ...
Singapore Takes More Steps to Expand Asset Tokenization
The Monetary Authority of Singapore added to its list of partners including global industry associations and financial institutions to expand asset tokenization, according to a statement.
Singapore passport holders to enjoy short-term, visa-free travel to Timor-Leste under new agreement
SINGAPORE: Singapore passport holders can soon enjoy short-term, visa-free travel to Timor-Leste, following an agreement inked on June 27 between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
This Singapore-Based Brewery Is Making Moon-Powered Kombucha, Here’s Why
Moon Juice Kombucha, a microbrewery in Singapore, blends traditional brewing with modern wellness practices. Infusing mystical traditions into health brews, this company has captured widespread ...
Singapore Hosts FATF Plenary; PM Wong says ‘Asset Recovery A Priority’ In National Policy
One of the top business hubs in the world, with financial services being a key sector, Singapore “faces greater money laundering and terrorism financing risks”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ...
Tencent Cloud Teams Up with Nokia to Boost Cloud and AI Innovation in Singapore and Asia-Pacific
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of the global technology powerhouse Tencent, announced on Thursday that it has formed a strategic partnership with Nokia, a renowned provider of network ...
Insurer Prudential to get Citi banker as new Singapore chief
SINGAPORE - Insurer Prudential will be getting a new Singapore chief from September once the appointment is approved by the regulator. Citi banker Chan San San, 45, has been appointed to head the Singapore business in about two months’ time. Once the ...