MariBank Philippines was profitable, shaving some S$9 million off group losses for 2025. It originated from Banco Laguna, a rural bank converted into a digital bank after its acquisition by Sea in ...
OCBC consumer banking chief Sunny Quek aims to double wealth business by 2029
The lender’s new wealth management committee could hold the key to a successful execution of its ‘Next Frontier’ pivot [ SINGAPORE] OCBC head of global consumer financial services Sunny Quek has big ...
UOB Delivers Stable 1Q26 Profit on Diversified Income and Strong Balance Sheet
Detailed price information for United Overseas Bank Ord (UOVEF) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
Singapore Company Boards Add More Women Directors in 2025
Singapore’s corporate and public-sector added more women directors in 2025 from a year ago, underscoring the progress on diversity goals.
Straits of Malacca/Singapore emerge as Asia’s piracy hotspot
This chart shows the number of incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships, by Asian country/region.
Riders take to the streets again as OCBC Cycle returns with strong turnout
The total number of participants is expected to reach 7,000 after the virtual rides conclude in early June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ISCA forms taskforce to bolster financial reporting
The taskforce will study how companies can clearly communicate financial performance, risks and long-term value to stakeholders.
Singapore sets up a cyber command to combat online crime in the country
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will establish a new unit dedicated to strengthening efforts to combat online crimes with the formation of SPF Cyber Command in July 2026.
Hengli Petrochemical’s former Singapore unit to cease operations, sources say
SINGAPORE, May 11 (Reuters) - Hengli Petrochemical International, the former Singapore trading arm of sanctions-hit Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, plans to cease operations, four industry ...
Invest Seoul Wraps Tokyo IR Roadshow, Plans U.S. and Singapore Programs Next
Invest Seoul, the City of Seoul's official investment promotion agency, wrapped up a four-day investor road show in Tokyo last week, bringing twelve promising Seoul-based creative-sector startups face ...
OCBC, UOB, DBS lead Singapore stocks higher on Monday; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, losers outpace gainers 340 to 279, as 2.1 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Carbon tax-paying firms can carry over unused offsets to 2026 amid limited carbon credit supply
Firms in Singapore liable for carbon tax can roll over unused offset quota to 2026 due to limited carbon credit supply. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s stock market is soaring. And the bull run is just getting started
Singapore equities have surged to a record high and experts say that the rally is just getting started. The Straits Times Index is currently up more than 23% since its April 9 low, data from LSEG ...
Singapore’s national accountancy body sets up task force to strengthen financial reporting
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s national accountancy body has formed a task force with business and finance leaders to examine how the country’s financial reporting ecosystem can be overhauled for better ...
HSBC Launches Singapore’s First Bank-Led Integrated Health, Wellness and Longevity Offering
HSBC Singapore (“HSBC”) has announced the roll out of new health and wellness privileges under Premier, its flagship affluent proposition designed to support clients with benefits across wealth, ...
Singapore Airlines S$50 Off Return Flights for DBS & POSB Cardholders from 12 – 18 May 2026
DBS & POSB Cardholders Enjoy S$50 Off Singapore Airlines Flights ✈️. Planning the next holiday or business trip? 🌏 From 12 May 2026, 10am SGT, DBS and POSB Credit or Debit ...