Singapore's Keppel Corporation said on Tuesday it signed an agreement with HSBC for pursuing energy transition opportunities aimed at reducing emissions in Greater Bay Area and across Asia.
Concert tickets, vacuum cleaners and more: Will credit card sign-up incentives help banks retain customers?
While giving away freebies may increase initial customer acquisition, this is not sustainable in the long run, says a marketing expert.
Singapore banks Q2 performance to be weighed down by higher costs, weaker loans: Analysts
Earnings for the three banks are expected to peak in 2023 as loan growth tapers off and costs rise, say analysts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS downgrades Grab to ‘fully valued’ on ‘structural challenges’
DBS Group Research analyst Sachin Mittal has downgraded NASDAQ-listed Grab to “fully valued” from “hold” previously as he sees the company facing a dilemma between focusing on growth or its ...
Five Crypto-Friendly Countries Where Spending Your Crypto Is Fun
As the world witnesses a rapid evolution in financial systems and technological advancements, the adoption of cryptocurrencies has become a significant trend in numerous countries. Bitcoin, being the ...
In Singapore, 600 suspected scammers and money mules assisting police probe into 2,600 cases involving losses of over S$21m
A total of 421 men and 203 women, aged between 16 and 71, are assisting the police in probes related to more than 2,600 cases of scams that resulted ...
Isro to launch Singapore satellite, six others on July 30
Amid the ongoing Chandrayaan-3 mission, Isro is also gearing up to launch the PSLV-C56 rocket that will carry a Singapore satellite (DS-SAR), along with six co-passenger satellites, from the first ...
Singapore banks’ Q2 to be weighed down by higher costs, weaker loans: analysts
ANALYSTS across the board are once again expecting a weaker quarterly performance from the trio of local banks in their upcoming Q2 update, amid a continued rise in costs and provisions. Read more at ...
Extreme weather: Here’s how Singapore plans to battle health risks due to climate change
Singapore — located close to the equator with average monthly maximum temperatures of 31-32C (88-90F) — recorded its hottest day in four decades in May with a reading of 37 C. The government has ...
In Singapore, loud echoes of Beijing’s positions generate anxiety
In seeking to incorporate ethnic Chinese citizens of other countries into its vision, Beijing is stoking divided loyalties, critics say.
Higher deposit caps for digital banks not likely to impact DBS, OCBC and UOB: Fitch Ratings
Digital bank GXS, which is backed by Grab and Singtel, said on July 19 that it will raise the limit for deposits from $5,000 per account to the new $75,000 threshold. Separately, Sea-owned MariBank ...
Hong Kong and Singapore sign 7 bilateral deals as John Lee predicts ‘open doors’ will allow more business to flow in both directions
Memorandums of understanding cover collaborations in trade, financial services, research and fintech Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong calls for stronger ties between two financial hubs Hong ...
Singapore Takes the Crown as World’s Most Powerful Passport
Singapore has claimed the top spot on the Henley Passport Index, dethroning Japan for the first time in five years. The latest ranking based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association reveals that Singaporean citizens now enjoy visa-free access to an impressive 192 travel destinations out of 227 worldwide.
Singapore looks for generative AI use cases with sandbox options
Two sandboxes, including one for government applications, will run on Google Cloud's generative artificial intelligence toolsets and offered free for three months. ( read original story ...)
United Overseas Bank: Attractive Growth Potential And Dividend Yield
United Overseas Bank presents an appealing investment opportunity with strong growth prospects and solid fundamentals. Read why I'm bullish on the stock.
Sriharikota: ISRO To Launch 7 Singapore Satellites On July 30
India would launch PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellite from Singapore, along with six co-passenger satellites, from ISRO's Sriharikota spaceport on July 30. The satellites would be launched from the ...