Singapore-listed DBS Bank has confirmed that it will sell a 77.8% stake in its subsidiary, AXS Pte Ltd, to private equity firm Tower Capital Asia for an undisclosed amount. DBS will retain a 9.9% ...
DBS divests 77.8% stake in AXS to private equity firm Tower Capital Asia
DBS Bank has entered into an agreement to sell a 77.8% stake in electronic service delivery network AXS to Tower Capital Asia. No consideration amount was revealed in DBS’s announcement on July 11.
Singapore’s Razer Investigates Data Breach After $100k Database Offered for Sale in Crypto
Singapore gaming firm Razer is investigating a possible data breach after a hacker offered stolen data from the firm for $100,000 in crypto.
Singapore presidential hopeful George Goh dismisses criticisms of his English, says it makes him appear ‘more authentic’
Despite criticism of his English, presidential hopeful George Goh insists that he is able to communicate well, as shown in his business dealings ...
Enterprise Singapore, CDP launch new environmental disclosure programme for Singapore enterprises
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and CDP, a global non-profit organisation specialising in environmental disclosure for companies, has launched a new environmental disclosure programme for ...
Chinese tourist, 46, dies in car accident on first day of holiday in Singapore
SINGAPORE - A Chinese tourist died after being hit by a car while crossing the road on the first day of his holiday in Singapore. Mr Liang Guishou, 46, was hit by a car while crossing Geylang Road ...
Singapore shares advance tracking global gains on Tuesday; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks were pulled into positive territory at Tuesday’s (Jul 11) open, following cautious sentiment in Wall Street in anticipation of critical inflation data to be released on Wednesday.
Commentary: Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore
Countries like Singapore place an emphasis on self-reliance, making it difficult for individuals to acknowledge their loneliness and seek support, say researchers from Centre for Ageing Research & ...
Singapore sentences man to 12 years’ jail for raping granddaughter, causing her ‘serious psychological harm’
The girl, who was 11 when she was raped, had engaged in self-harm and had suicidal thoughts to cope with distress from the incident.
Commentary: Should Singapore worry about a loneliness epidemic among seniors?
Countries like Singapore place an emphasis on self-reliance, making it difficult for individuals to acknowledge their loneliness and seek support, say researchers from Centre for Ageing Research & ...
Singapore lawyer and author of iconic local book dies after battle with cancer
Tan was an influential and celebrated lawyer and served as the president of the Law Society of Singapore. He was very vocal and regularly shared his interesting thoughts and opinions on professional ...
Singapore may take few decades to create rich local culture: Indian-origin Presidential candidate Tharman
Indian-origin Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam has expressed confidence that multi-national Singapore can create a rich local culture, even if it might take a few decades. Tharman made ...
Singapore sees highest number of suicides in over 20 years, with most cases among those in their 20s: SOS
SINGAPORE — In the latest set of data released, Singapore saw its highest number of suicide rates since 2000, and the greatest number of deaths was among young people aged 20 to 29. The ...
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Strong Singapore dollar sees central bank incur record S$30.8 billion net loss
Singapore’s central bank incurred a record net loss of S$30.8 billion (US$22.8 billion) in its last financial year because of the strength of the local dollar. The loss arose from a combination of ...
Expanding Your Business Internationally: Why Singapore Should Be Your Next Destination
Expanding your business internationally can be a transformative decision, opening up new markets and growth opportunities. When considering your next ...