Singapore’s core inflation rate cooled in June to its lowest level in 12 months amid a broader trend of declining import costs and easing tightness in the labor market.
Singapore shares rise 0.6% amid gains on Wall Street, Asian markets
In Singapore, mainboard-listed Chinese vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding saw its shares close a whisker shy of its 52-week high at S$1.52, up 1.3 per cent on the day. The STI stock bounced from ..
No injuries reported following power disruption at Universal Studios Singapore on Monday
An RWS spokesman said the power shortage was due to a glitch in their electricity provider’s system. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore records first 2 deaths from dengue for 2023
SINGAPORE - Two people have died from dengue in Singapore between April and June, logging the first deaths from local dengue infections for 2023.
Singapore shares rise 0.6% amid Wall Street, Asian markets gains
SINGAPORE shares rose on Tuesday (Jul 25), in tandem with overnight Wall Street gains and the spirited trading seen in most key Asian indexes after China pledged more support for its tepid economy. Read more at The Business Times.
Amnesty International calls for urgent stay of two imminent executions in Singapore
Authorities in Singapore have been urged to halt the hanging of two drug-related convicts, including the first woman set for execution in nearly 20 years. The two are due to be hanged this week for trafficking a few grams of heroin, in keeping with ...
TVS Supply Chain Solutions gets Sebi nod to float IPO
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 750 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of over 2 crore equity shares by promoters and existing shareholders, according to the draft ...
Early access to concerts and free iPads: Can banks retain customers with sign-up incentives?
While giving away freebies may increase initial customer acquisition, this is not sustainable in the long run, says a marketing expert.
Up to S$130 cash rewards & other perks from DBS/POSB for NSFs
DBS/POSB is offering its very own "sign on bonus" for NSFs who credit their NS allowance into their DBS/POSB accounts, with up to S$130 in cash rewards to be earned.
UOB’s credit cards’ contribution to fee income could see highest y-o-y growth thanks to Taylor Swift concert: Bloomberg
Among the three banks, UOB’s credit card contribution could see the biggest y-o-y growth in FY2023. The growth may also help the lender achieve its double-digit target for fee-income growth after the ...
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘buy’ on MPACT but lowers TP to $1.90
Analyst Jonathan Koh has lowered his TP from $2.02 previously as the REIT's Japan portfolio weathers pressure from new supply.
Singapore-based financial analytics platform Bunker secures US$5 mil funding
Singapore-based financial analytics platform Bunker has raised US$5 million ($6.6 million) over two rounds of funding from investors across the region including January Capital, Northstar Group and ...
Singapore To Execute First Woman In Nearly 20 Years: Rights Groups
Singapore is set to hang two drug convicts this week, including the first woman to be sent to the gallows in nearly 20 years, rights groups said Tuesday, while urging the executions be halted.
Higher deposit caps for digibanks unlikely to dent earnings of Singapore bank trio: report
THE raising of deposit caps for digital banks is unlikely to impact the profitability of Singapore’s trio of local banks – DBS, UOB and OCBC, Fitch Ratings said in a report on Sunday (Jul 23). Read ...
Senior Banking Leaders Set to Gather at MoneyLIVE Asia This September
MoneyLIVE Asia will be held at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore this 12-13 September 2023 to unite some of the most innovative banking and payments leaders from across Asia. At the event, industry ...
OCBC appoints Mike Ng as its first chief sustainability officer
Ng was appointed OCBC's head of sustainability office in the bank’s global wholesale banking unit in June 2022.