Woman tourist, 38, arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $1,400 worth of goods on two occasions from Changi Airport. Read more.
Singapore stocks took a dip on Tuesday—STI slipped by 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks fell on Tuesday, following a global trend of losses sparked by concerns... The post Singapore stocks took a dip on Tuesday—STI slipped by 0.3% appeared first on The Indepen ...
Singapore SMEs in contractionary mode for fifth straight quarter: OCBC
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were in contractionary mode for the fifth consecutive quarter, the latest OCBC SME Index released on Tuesday (Apr 16) indicated. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore aims for over 1 mln tons of low-carbon methanol bunker supply by 2030
Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by 2030 to meet rising demand for alternative bunker fuel, a Singapore minister said on Tuesday.
What Observers Are Saying as Singapore’s Lee Paves Way for Next PM Wong
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition ...
Singapore shares open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks fell at the opening bell on Tuesday (Apr 16) morning, tracking losses in global markets amid worries over geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore-headquartered AI Credit Scoring fintech FinbotsAI to transform credit risk management for Myanmar’s largest privately-owned bank, KBZ Bank
FinbotsAI, an Accel-backed Singapore headquartered B2B SaaS FinTech today announced signing KBZ Bank – Myanmar's largest privately-owned bank – as their first client in Myanmar. With this, FinbotsAI's fast growing client base spans 11 countries across APAC,
Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as OCBC seeks loan recovery
SINGAPORE - A parcel of land on Sentosa, seized amid the $3 billion money laundering probe, will be sold by OCBC Bank as it attempts to recover over $20 million in loans taken by Cambodian national Su ...
Looking for Dividends and Growth? 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks You Can Consider Buying
These three blue-chip companies promise a healthy mix of both dividends and growth. The post Looking for Dividends and Growth? 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks You Can Consider Buying appeared first on ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Mastercard to Enhance Cooperation in Cybersecurity
MAS and Mastercard have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity.
Bank Negara pledges support even as ringgit drops towards 26-year low
The ringgit slipped to 4.78 per US dollar, putting it within a whisker of its Feb 21 low of 4.8053. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong to hand power in May to deputy Lawrence Wong
Singapore’s widely-respected Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stand down as leader next month to make way for his deputy Lawrence Wong, ending his family’s decades-long hold on power in the ...
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said. OCBC saw the volume of its Eco-Care Car Loans surge sixfold in 2023 compared to its launch in 2021. The Singapore-based bank ...
End of an era in Singapore as prime minister set to step down
Lee Hsien Loong’s deputy, Lawrence Wong, will lead the city-state, which has an outsize role economically, diplomatically and militarily.
New deal intends to make trade with Singapore simpler
A cooperation arrangement with Singapore Customs and its Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) was signed electronically by New Zealand Customs comptroller and chief executive Christine ...
Seas the Future: Singapore’s Visionary Leap into Oceanic Carbon Capture
The project builds on the success of two pilot plants in Los Angeles and Singapore, which began operations in March 2023 and have demonstrated the feasibility of the technology at a smaller scale.