typically to be closer to customers and business operations in Asia. GDS is among the top three colocation providers in China, the second-biggest market for the service in the world after the US, ...
India, Singapore Launch Instant and Cheap Cross-Border Payments Link
The move, which will allow users to transfer funds instantly using just their mobile phones, was made possible due to the tie-up between India and Singapore’s digital payments systems – UPI and PayNow ...
Singapore Boosts Enforcement to Send Message on Financial Crime
Singapore has a tough message for financiers running afoul of its rules. “Why are people coming here? Because they trust our financial system,” said Peggy Pao, head of the enforcement department at ...
Missing Chinese banker was working to set up Singapore family office
Missing Chinese investment banker Bao Fan was preparing to move some of his fortune from China and Hong Kong to Singapore in the months leading up to his disappearance, according to four people with ...
Commentary: Singapore wants to grow more innovative companies, but pool of tech talent is shrinking
Budget 2023’s measures for business innovation may encourage leaders to think about transforming their companies in tandem with upskilling their people, says Temus’ Srijay Ghosh.
Weak demand from major export destinations hits NODX momentum: UOB
Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined 25% in January 2023. Global demand will continue to hit export momentum in Singapore due to “more aggressive monetary policy tightening and worries about ...
Commentary: What would it take for Singapore to grow the next Creative Technology?
Budget 2023’s measures for business innovation may encourage leaders to think about transforming their companies in tandem with upskilling their people, says Temus’ Srijay Ghosh.
Singapore tech stocks flounder despite strong growth
Despite technology firms here delivering better earnings and dividend payouts in recent months, many tech stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) are still floundering after trading poorly as ...
Singapore links up with India to ease cross-border funds transfers
Link between both countries' real-time payment systems is touted as the first to tap a cloud-based infrastructure and that includes non-bank financial institutions as participants.
Grandmas have wholesome encounter with Tony Leung at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
Two senior women were surprised to see Tony Leung “casually” walking around Singapore tourist attraction Gardens by the Bay. On Saturday, TikTok user Jaden Lim (@jaden.physio) posted a short clip that ...
Investing In A Singapore Property For Expats
Expats often enjoy living in Singapore because of its high standard of living, excellent healthcare, excellent transportation system, and diverse, multicultural population. singapore is also known for ...
HSBC CEO flags improvement in China property market outlook
HSBC Holdings PLC Group CEO Noel Quinn indicated on Tuesday that China's commercial property sector was on the mend, after the bank booked higher-than-expected charges in the fourth quarter linked to ...
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s Wilmar annual profit jumps on oilseeds, grains segment strength
Singapore-listed agribusiness Wilmar International Ltd reported a 27% rise in its full-year net profit on Tuesday, underpinned by its oilseeds and grains business and overall robust performances ...
Soracom and Unabiz release LTE-M smart button “for any purpose”
KDDI-owned Soracom and Sigfox-parent Unabiz have jointly developed and launched a new LTE-M smart ‘button’ for “dozens of unique IoT use cases”.
Parliament debate on Singapore Budget 2023 starts Feb 22
SINGAPORE: Parliament will start debating the Budget 2023 statement on Wednesday (Feb 22). It is expected to go on for at least two days before Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong ...
Singapore Airlines profit surges on travel rebound
STORY: Profits are surging at Singapore Airlines. On Tuesday (February 21) the carrier said they jumped over seven-fold to about $469 million over the third quarter. Revenue has been boosted by a ...