Chinese manufacturers hope the C919 jet, which made its debut at the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday, could help the country catch up to producers like Boeing and Airbus.
Singapore struggles with scams as cybercrime cases keep climbing
Scam and cybercrime cases increased by 49.6% last year, even as the country rolls out industry-wide measures to stem such incidents.
HSBC to roll out new bonus scheme for junior staff: reports
HSBC Holdings appears to be taking a more transparent approach ... The programme has so far been implemented externally in Hong Kong and Singapore, but it is already available internally in already ...
ST School Pocket Money Fund among causes to benefit from over $2.2m raised at UOB’s CNY fund-raiser
SINGAPORE – UOB and its commercial banking clients raised more than $2.2 million for art, children’s and educational causes as part of the bank’s annual Chinese New Year festive celebrations. The ...
Singapore Market closes 0.56% higher
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 18.15 points, or 0.56%, to 3,244.06 after trading between 3,244.06 and 3,219.52. Volume of 1.93 billion shares worth S$978.65 million ...
Singapore-based VC Firm Farquhar Venture Capital Partners With TZ APAC
Singapore-based Farquhar VC has partnered with TZ APAC, Asia's leading Tezos blockchain Incubator, with plans to invest in games.
Singapore lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out March concerts
Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state, government authorities said on Tuesday, acknowledging efforts to persuade the pop superstar to perform on the island - her only ...
OCBC to give 4,600 junior staff in Singapore S$1,000 each to cope with rising cost of living
OCBC will give a one-off payout of S$1,000 each to about 4,600 junior employees in Singapore to help them “better cope with rising cost-of-living concerns”, the bank announced on Tuesday (Feb 20).
OCBC to give 4,600 junior employees in Singapore one-off payment to cope with cost of living concerns
SINGAPORE: OCBC bank is giving 4,600 junior employees in Singapore S$1,000 (US$743) each to help them better cope with rising cost-of-living concerns. The payout is part of a one-off support for close ...
4,600 junior OCBC staff getting $1,000 as help to cope with rising living costs
A total of 4,600 junior OCBC Group employees in Singapore are getting a $1,000 payout aimed at cushioning the rise in living costs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks rise after China cuts mortgage reference rate, STI up 0.6%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index appeared to be buoyed by the news, rising 0.6 per cent. However, South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.8 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down by 0.3 per cent. On the STI, ...
KPMG: Singapore to remain attractive to businesses with QRTC scheme
Lion City’s adoption of a QRTC scheme could serve as a strategic move to cushion the impact of the new global standard ...
Singapore Airline’s Q3 net profit climbs on robust ticket sales
Net income grew 5% to US$490 million as the carrier extended its lead over regional rival Cathay Pacific Airways.
Singapore: Stepfather jailed after sexually abused girl gets help through law firm’s website
A teenage girl who was sexually abused by her stepfather for two years sought help from a local law firm out of desperation, after other attempts to stop the assaults proved futile.
Singapore looks to accelerate AI development with investment in compute and talent
Singapore is setting aside at least SG$1 billion ($741.97 ... The investments aim to support the government's efforts to tap technology across key sectors and are part of its fiscal 2024 budget, ...
Singapore air show kicks off with orders for China’s COMAC, Boeing
Singapore on Tuesday kicked off Asia's biggest aviation gathering with orders for China's COMAC and Boeing planes as the industry grapples with a rebound in post-pandemic travel demand in the face of ...