Asian stock markets rose Tuesday morning amid tentative hopes for more U.S. tariff exemptions that could lessen the negative impact of tougher trade barriers.
A ransomware attack hit a DBS vendor. What is it and how does it affect bank operations?
SINGAPORE] Customer data from DBS and Bank of China’s Singapore branch (BOC) were stolen when their printing vendor was hit by a ransomware attack last week. Read more at The Business Times.
Saved ₹1.35 crore in taxes? NRI slips through capital gains net using one mutual fund loophole
The case began when an NRI tax resident in Singapore declared capital gains of ₹1.35 crore for FY 2021–22: ₹88.75 lakh from debt mutual funds and ₹46.91 lakh from equity mutual funds. She sought tax ...
Automotive group Vin’s Holdings shares rise on IPO debut in SGX’s first listing of 2025
SINGAPORE] Shares of Vin’s Holdings (VH) climbed on its debut on Tuesday (Apr 15), in the first IPO on the Singapore Exchange this year. Read more at The Business Times.
2 in 3 Singapore residents aim to be financially independent between age 40 and 60: CIMB survey
More than half of those surveyed also said they believe they need more than S$1 million to achieve financial independence.
UOB enhances sustainable financing frameworks, granting SMEs easier access
UOB says it is the only Singapore bank to incorporate MAS’s technical screening criteria of the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy into all of its six sector-focused sustainable financing frameworks.
DBS maintains $1.12 target price on Grand Venture following 1HFY2025 revenue guidance reaffirmation
DBS Group Research has kept its "buy" call and $1.12 target price on Grand Venture Technology after the manufacturer reaffirmed its 1HFY2025 revenue guidance amid wider sell-down of tech stocks.
Forensic lab launched to boost Singapore’s fight against new psychoactive substances
The First Lab will help the authorities better detect such substances here. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
YLF Group Marketing withdraws IPO even as placement shares in Vin’s Holdings’ sell out
The candy maker did not give a reason for withdrawing its preliminary offer document. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Explained: Will NRIs be liable for capital gains tax on mutual fund sales in India?
The case involved A Shah, a Singapore tax resident, who declared capital gains of Rs 88.75 lakh from debt mutual funds and Rs 46.91 lakh from equity mutual funds for the financial year 2021–22.
More than S$400,000 lost to phishing scams impersonating OneMotoring
In September last year, at least S$28,000 were lost to phishing scams impersonating OneMotoring in less than three weeks. For those cases, victims received emails, purportedly from OneMotoring, about ...
MAS eases Singapore dollar policy to help economy weather Trump’s tariff storm
Singapore's central bank reduced the pace of the local currency's trade-weighted appreciation in its second such move in 2025, in response to easing inflation and rising risks to economic growth from ...
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to step down as HPL managing director to manage cancer treatment
SINGAPORE] Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) announced on Monday (Apr 14) that managing director Ong Beng Seng will be stepping down from the position to devote more time to manage his medical condition. ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expected to slow, but analysts split on whether technical recession is likely
Analysts say that Singapore stands ready to take action to support its economy through fiscal measures and monetary policy.
Standard Chartered launches sports investing fund for wealthy clients
StanChart says the media industry has seen a growth in media contract value of 16%-17% over the past decade, with major sports leagues signing “record-breaking broadcasting deals”.
10 Dining Deals To Eat Out And Save In 2025, Including 1-For-1 Hotel Buffets And Omakase
Enjoy 1-for-1 buffets, omakase deals & dining discounts with DBS/POSB Cards at top restaurants in Singapore in 2025.