Singapore and China will broaden their sustainable finance classifications to cover transition activities, not just green projects.
Haze update Sept 18: Singapore air quality moderate; 24-hour PSI forecast in high-moderate to low-unhealthy range
Singapore's air quality remained in the moderate range on Friday (Sept 18).The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) turned unhealthy in central Singapore at 9pm on Thursday night, remaining in that ...
UOB to add 50 private bankers a year in $800 mil wealth push
Singapore’s third-largest lender plans to add 50 relationship managers a year over the period, the firm’s private bank head Chew Mun Yew said in an interview.
Singapore could use some of China’s IPO problem
For now, China is trying to cool an IPO market that has become too hot. Singapore is still looking for the thermostat ...
PropertyBT: 2025 Singapore property trends with Ismail Gafoor
In the latest episode of PropertyBT, a podcast of BT Correspondents hosted by Leslie Yee, senior correspondent at The Business Times, features an in-depth conversation with Ismail Gafoor, the ... ( read original story ...)
UOB study has useful markers for wealth management
UOB released its Asean Consumer Sentiment Study 2026 for the seventh consecutive year on Sept 14. The banking group surveyed 5,000 consumers between ages 18 and 65 years old in its five core Asean ...
Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028
SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Alphabet's autonomous driving unit Waymo will roll out its autonomous all-electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, Waymo announced on Friday, marking its ...
CNA Explains: Should Singapore homeowners review their mortgages after the Fed’s rate hike?
The Fed’s latest decision could affect SORA, the benchmark used to price many floating-rate home loans in Singapore, potentially resulting in higher mortgage rates. ( read original story ...)
DBS to give junior staff special one-time bonus of S$1,000 each
[SINGAPORE] DBS on Monday (Feb 9) announced that it will award a one-time special bonus of S$1,000 to its junior-ranked employees. The initiative will benefit more than 23,000 employees across the ...
Singapore’s 6‑GW power‑import plan seen anchoring ASEAN
The demand could support projects across Indonesia and Malaysia. Singapore’s plan to import up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035 could support financing for renewable generation ...
Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian govt, policymakers, industry
Singapore, The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to strengthen its engagement with the Indian government, policymakers and industry as part of its strategic roadmap, with a focus ...
AGRIS LAUNCHES GLOBAL INNOVATION CENTER IN SINGAPORE, CONNECTING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY WITH CAPITAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company, stock code: SBT) officially launched the AgriS Global Innovation Center in Singapore, with the aim of accelerating the commercialization of ...
CNA Explains: Will Singapore home loan rates rise after the Fed’s rate hike?
The Fed’s latest decision could affect SORA, the benchmark used to price many floating-rate home loans in Singapore, potentially resulting in higher mortgage rates. ( read original story ...)
Singapore weighs import-heavy grid for 2050 net zero
Singapore is exploring three pathways towards net zero, with fuel mix proportions varying under 25%, 40%, and 60% electricity imports scenarios.
48 Hours in Singapore: A Global CMO’s Business Itinerary
Singapore works in a way very few cities do. It is efficient, serious about time and full of people who know exactly why they are there. That might make it sound cold, but it is n ...
“I Would Never Invest in XRP” — Singapore Investor Breaks Down Why He’s Avoiding the Ripple-Linked Token
XRP has long attracted investors betting on Ripple’s growing role in the crypto and payments industry, but one Singapore-based investor is taking the opposite view.