Covid-19 has sped up the digital transformation in the Built Environment sector, and these tertiary students show how digital tools can make processes faster, safer and more cost-efficient. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, Bitcoin Is Challenging Gold As a store of value
Eugene Ng of Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange that recently expanded in Singapore, explains why the Lion City is good for doing crypto business. ( read original story ...)
ThaiBev puts beverage unit IPO in Singapore on ice
Thailand liquor giant Thai Beverage will postpone a proposed initial public offering of its brewery unit, BeerCo, on the Singapore Exchange, the company said Friday, citing a resurgence of coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
FM holds phone talks with diplomats of Morocco, India and Singapore
VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita discussed bilateral cooperation and coordination at ... ( read original story ...)
Both new community cases in Singapore had tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times
SINGAPORE: The two new community cases reported in Singapore on Friday (Apr 16) had tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times during their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports rise at faster pace of 12.1% in March | Video
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew at a faster pace of 12.1 per cent in March from a year ago, up from the 4.2 per cent growth in February. Export growth far exceeded forecasts in a ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank: Why one of the world’s largest and most iconic banks is wrapping up its retail business in India
While the bank's exit from its consumer banking business in the country is part of the group's plan to utilise capital resources better, it is also reflective of the intense competition foreign banks ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage defers plans for US$2 billion Singapore IPO of regional beer assets
SINGAPORE: Thai Beverage said on Friday (Apr 16) it was postponing the plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in its regional beer business through a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Blogger Crowdfunds Over $100,000 to Pay PM Defamation Damages
A Singaporean activist said on Friday he had raised S$144,389 ($108,200) through social media to cover defamation damages he had to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the second such crowdfunding ... ( read original story ...)
Grab mulls secondary Singapore listing – sources
Southeast Asia's ride hailing and delivery giant Grab Holdings is considering a secondary listing in its home market Singapore after completing a Nasdaq listing via a $40 billion SPAC merger, ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Property Buyers’ Needs Will Change This Year
While the Singapore property market continues to record consecutive quarters of price growth despite the recession, the buying patterns and preferences are changing, especially after COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Citibank exits 13 consumer banking markets globally including China, Australia & Malaysia
Europe and Asia. Retail banking consumers within these countries will face the shut down of their Citibank credit cards, saving bank accounts and personal loans according to The Economic Times. ( read original story ...)
Banking sector stays sound, despite Citibank’s exit
The Malaysian banking industry is expected to remain sound and robust despite Citigroup Inc’s intention to exit the country, and 12 other markets. The 12 other affected consumer franchises are in ... ( read original story ...)
What does CitiBank’s exit from retail business mean for its rivals in India?
Even CitiBank India employees do not have much clue on why the global management decided to exit the consumer business, something Citi was well connected with for over a century. ( read original story ...)
Get loan approved before shopping for a car with OCBC’s new initiative
The bank uses a secured data portal to assess eligibility and determine the loan amount in a minute.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coal Loans to Keep Singapore’s DBS Tied to The Fuel Until 2039
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. said it will maintain exposure to the coal sector until 2039, by which time its loans to mining and generation companies using the dirtiest fossil fuel will be repaid. ( read original story ...)