OCBC confirmed it is exploring redeveloping its Chulia Street and Church Street property in the Central Business District (CBD).
Sea Green CEO departs to start sustainability consultancy in Singapore
The firm launches to fill a perceived gap in the market for sustainability consultancies that offer strategic business advisory as well as comms.
Loanshark harassment: Teen, 16, arrested for allegedly splashing property with red paint and scribbling graffiti
A 16-year-old teenager was arrested for alleged loanshark harassment in Tampines, with the property being defaced with red paint and graffiti. Read on. ( read original story ...)
BNP Paribas appoints Aymar de Liedekerke Beaufort as Asia Pacific global banking head
BNP Paribas , the euro zone's largest bank, has appointed Aymar de Liedekerke Beaufort as its global banking head of Asia Pacific with immediate effect, it said on Monday.
Crypto Trading Firm GSR Granted Full License in Singapore
GSR has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by MAS to provide digital payment token services.
Singapore may face rice shortage on row between its aggregator and NCEL
NCEL-Singapore rice dispute leads to potential shortage, as Customs tighten procedures, impacting exports and global prices.
How Singapore’s ‘big picture brilliance’ is powering innovation
The government, through the MPA and investments made in the technology sector and infrastructure, has pumped millions of dollars into maritime innovation. “This is the brilliance of Singapore — it’s ...
Singapore shares are relatively unchanged on Monday—STI ticked up by 0.03%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares are relatively unchanged on Monday morning, April 8, following mixed results in... The post Singapore shares are relatively unchanged on Monday—STI ticked up by 0.03% appea ...
Credit Suisse Takes Fight Over $743 Million Awarded to Billionaire to Singapore’s Top Court
A unit of defunct lender Credit Suisse will seek to overturn an order to pay $743 million to a billionaire client over the actions of a notorious rogue banker at Singapore’s top court on Monday.
Singapore retail sales increase 8.4% in February
SINGAPORE: Retail sales were well up in February to record their second straight month of gains. Takings at the till rose 8.4% over February 2023 and came after a 1.6% rise year-on-year in January, ...
SIA flight to Singapore delayed 5 hours due to technical issue, U-turn required
SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Singapore turned back to its departure airport in Sydney about an hour after take-off on April 7. Flight SQ232 returned to Sydney after a ...
Accused persons receiving legal aid barred from casinos, Singapore Pools online gambling
The Ministry of Law said the exclusion is meant to “safeguard the financial situation of aid recipients”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore start-up to take on fake concert tickets after tackling bogus Covid-19 certs
Accredify is making a pitch for its tech to fight everyday scams through verifiable credentials. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore aims to play role of green financier in global race against climate change
Singapore sees green finance as key in accelerating the world’s progress towards net-zero emissions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Hong Kong at different stages in courtship for family offices, say experts
Hong Kong rolls out the red carpet for the world’s richest families; S'pore has become more discerning about the quality of funds it seeks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC chief Helen Wong’s 2023 pay up 8% to $12.1 million
OCBC’s full-year earnings grew 27 per cent to $7.02 billion in 2023, according to results posted on Feb 28, as its margins increased in its key markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater ...