PUB hopes that enhancements to WEF will spur other companies to replicate Hoya’s success. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Wirecard’s auditor EY was too gullible, Singapore suspect claims
A key suspect in the Wirecard fraud stated that the firm’s auditor EY was too gullible as it accepted fabricated letters confirming millions of euros in cash without any further checks, a court in ...
An Overview of Singapore’s Free Trade Agreements
Singapore’s extensive free trade agreements have contributed to accelerating the country’s transformation to a first-world economy.
Singapore recalls yogurt snack over potential choking hazard
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of a dried yogurt snack as it poses a potential choking hazard. "SFA was informed by New Zealand Food Safety on a consumer level recall
Singapore fintech funding at 3-year low, but experts say recovery near
SINGAPORE fintech funding sank to a three-year low in the first half of 2023 as rising interest rates and economic headwinds continued to dent investor sentiment, but experts believe a recovery is on ...
Coliwoo opens River Valley property, its 14th in Singapore
LHN states that it is looking to expand its presence in locations with existing Coliwoo properties, such as Balestier Road and Lavender Street, as well as new acquisitions along Arab Street and Pasir ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business groups warn of ‘complexities’, more traffic jams if firms banned from ferrying workers on back of lorries
SINGAPORE: Any move to eliminate the transportation of workers on the backs of lorries for safety reasons involves "real, practical and operational complexities", a tot ...
FUTUREGRAIL’S INAUGURAL ONLINE AUCTION OF COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES IN SINGAPORE
Singapore-based premier investment advisory firm for high-end watches, FutureGrail, is pleased to announce its inaugural online auction of collectible timepieces, going live on 8th September and ...
Ways to Start Investing For Your Children to Give Them a Financial Head-Start
How to start investing for my children?” If that is a nagging question in your mind, read on because this article will discuss the financial goals you should set for your little ones and how you can ...
Concord Biotech IPO to open on August 4. Here are 10 things to know about the offer
The initial public offering (IPO) of Concord Biotech will open for subscription on August 4. The issue closes on August 8. The company's shares are expected to get listed on both the exchanges. Here ...
Global and Singapore fintech funding reduced, alongside dip in late stage funding, given rising interest rates and economic headwinds
Within the crypto space globally, Singapore has gained prominence among investors and startups as a strong forerunner. This comes as the nation has in place regulations such as the Payment Services ...
Insurance veteran to run for Singapore’s presidential seat
He became CEO of Income Insurance (formerly NTUC Income) up until 2007. Finance and insurance veteran, Tan Kin Lian, announced in a social media post his application for a certificate of eligibility ...
Singapore’s Building Technology It Needs for a New Climate Era
The island, which has set a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, has made some progress deploying technologies like district cooling, floating solar and energy-efficient water desalination.
OCBC customers can use banking app to pay via UnionPay QR code in Thailand, M’sia, China & other markets from Aug. 4
OCBC customers will be able to use their OCBC Digital app to easily pay UnionPay QR-enabled merchants in 47 markets, including Singapore, starting Aug. 4, 2023.
OCBC launches UnionPay QR feature for cross-border payments
OCBC Digital banking app users will be able to make cross-border retail payments in 47 markets, using a new UnionPay QR feature that is slated to launch on Aug 4. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore stocks end flat amid mixed regional trading
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 317 to 290 after 1.3 billion securities changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.