Changi Airport in Singapore has announced a S$3 billion investment plan to enhance its services over the next six years. The upgrades will focus on areas like baggage handling and check-in procedures ...
OCBC to make cross-border payments available to over 50 digital wallets by 2026
OCBC is collaborating with Visa to make cross-border fund transfers accessible to more than 50 digital wallets by 2026, starting with Chinese digital wallets Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) and Alipay. Read ...
OCBC service allows fund transfers to e-wallets in China
Singapore-based lender OCBC has launched a pay-to-wallet service via its mobile banking app that enables customers to transfer funds to digital wallets in China without incurring transfer fees.
Crypto exchange Coinbase launches Singapore engineering hub in partnership with EDB
Coinbase announced on Nov 6 that it has joined forces with the Economic Development Board to offer Singapore-based engineers the resources and training to advance the local blockchain ecosystem. It ...
Genting Singapore reports 3QFY2024 NPAT of $79.4 mil, 63% lower y-o-y
Genting Singapore has reported net profit after taxation (NPAT) of $79.4 million for the 3QFY2024 ended Sept 30, 63% lower y-o-y and 27% lower q-o-q, amid the slower recovery of international visitor ...
Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO Subscribed 14% So Far On Day 1—Check GMP
The IPO consists of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 800 crore, and an offer for sale of up to Rs 1,400 crore.
DBS shares jump on $3b share buyback, record $3.03b quarterly profit
Bank sees upside to its 2025 profit with Donald Trump takes office as US president next year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bank DBS sees upside to 2025 profit with Trump return
Singapore's top bank DBS sees an upside to its 2025 profit when Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president next year, as his policies could spell fewer interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve that ...
OCBC Now Offers Instant Transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay in China
OCBC Bank has launched a new service allowing customers to send money instantly to users of WeChat Pay and Alipay in China.
OCBC and Ant International to Pilot Real-Time Blockchain Solution for Fund Settlements
OCBC and Ant partnered to streamline cross-border fund settlements using tokenised deposits and leverage advanced encryption and AI.
Singapore stocks outperform regional peers post US election: Analysts give their take
However, the STI is outperforming its regional peers because the Singapore dollar and local stocks might be seen as a “relative safe haven”, he added. A Republican sweep is expected to lead to ...
Singapore Looks Forward to Importing Green Electricity from Indonesia
Electricity import projects that have gone through preliminary assessments are eligible for conditional approval. Singapore aims to import 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity to decarbonize its ...
Singapore’s transit-oriented developments (TODs) are shattering zoning norms, redefining urban growth
These projects are merging residential, commercial, and retail spaces around key public transport hubs to create vibrant, mixed-use communities.
Wealthy Indian elites set up family offices in Singapore to safeguard future prosperity
Singapore has emerged as a top destination for ultra-high-net-worth Indians looking to establish a family office outside India, thanks to its stable political climate, favorable tax regime, and ...
Singapore could face higher costs, slower growth as Trump’s win heralds a protectionist shift
For Singapore and Asia, the primary concern of a Trump presidency is how it will affect regional trade, given that he has said he will impose heavy tariffs on China, noted Edward Lee, Standard ...
SBI Launches Innovation Hub at Singapore Fintech Festival
State Bank of India (SBI) launches an innovation hub at Fintech Festival, partnering with APIX to provide a space for fintechs and startups to develop financial solutions.