The move follows earlier plans first announced in 2023, when the bank committed more than $500 million to build a 300,000 sq ft global technology and innovation centre in PDD.
StanChart’s VC arm backs crypto firm GSR at US$1 bil valuation
The investment sees SC Ventures become GSR’s first external shareholder, according to a statement Tuesday in Singapore.
ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AI’s Future Across Asia
World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries and societies.
Singapore’s OCBC Expands Regional Footprint With Acquisition Of HSBC Indonesia’s Wealth And Retail Business
The acquisition of HSBC's retail and wealth management business in Indonesia builds on Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.'s ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Singapore, New Zealand Agree to Keep Vital Supplies Flowing in Times of Crisis
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, which was agreed in October, is the world’s first legally-binding bilateral supply chain resilience agreement.
QuickPick ticket lands $12.8 million Toto jackpot prize; US and Iran launch new attacks in bid for control over the Strait of Hormuz: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
Singapore’s Grab beats revenue estimates on strong delivery, mobility demand
Singapore's Grab beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, benefiting from resilient demand for its ride- ...
Singapore’s regulator works with banks, agencies to use AI in fight against financial crime
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Monday (May 4) it is working with the banking industry, the Government Technology Agency of Singapore and the Singapore Police Force to ...
The Singapore equities market is buzzing. Market players are hoping it can last
There are more enquiries on local equities, as well as a growing calendar of investment events Read more at The Business Times.
Conquering Aviation’s 18-Hour Everest: Why You Won’t Find A Single Economy Seat On This Plane
Surviving the 18-hour LAX to Singapore nonstop requires strategy. Unlock our expert guide to Singapore Airlines, from solo seats to dining secrets.
Singapore to tax passengers for fuel next year – this is how much it will add to your flight
Singapore is set to become the first country to charge air passengers a green fuel tax. From 1 October 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will introduce a sustainable aviation fuel charge ...
Environmentalist groups urge carbon tax transparency in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Singapore — Carbon tax concessions granted to global oil giants may undermine incentives to shift to cleaner energy, environmentalists fear. So conservation groups in Singapore are seeking ...
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this May 2026
If April was a great month for foodies – ahem, four-hour queues for smash burgers and snaking lines for wallet-friendly Japanese pasta – then May is certainly keeping the momentum going. First up, an ...
Singapore’s OCBC to buy HSBC wealth, premier banking portfolio in Indonesia
By Jasmeen Ara Islam Shaikh and Yantoultra Ngui May 4 (Reuters) - Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp said on Monday its Indonesian unit has agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities of HSBC's wealth ...
Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’
Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles AI skills are becoming a clear salary advantage for Singapore's software engineers, ...
Singapore and New Zealand sign deal on fuel, food security after supply chain choked by Mid-East war
Singapore agreed to the continued flow of refined fuel to New Zealand in exchange for food security on Monday as the trade partners firmed up supply chains choked by the Middle East War.