It’s safe to say most investors did not foresee shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shedding 50% of their value last year but that’s how it panned out in 2022’s market rout. However, 2023 is off to a ...
Asset prices falls may lay bare rot in crypto, commodities sectors in South-east Asia
MORE misdemeanours could turn up in the crypto and commodities sectors this year, market watchers said, as the global economy battles recessionary pressures and asset prices fall. Read more at The ...
More ultra-wealthy families setting up offices in Singapore, and they’re not just coming from Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced these ultra-high net worth individuals to rethink how to safeguard their wealth, industry observers say.
Supporting innovation in Singapore
The death of Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo is a reminder that Singapore was punching above its weight on the tech scene decades before tech became a buzzword. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Group Executive says banking is ‘hardly boring’ with renewing opportunities for young talents, even as start-ups emerge
Many young people look to emerging startups and fintech companies as places where they can have a sense of excitement at work, from learning and trying new things. In contrast, banks are seen as “safe ...
Pay With Crypto Company YES WORLD Reaches 2 Million Transaction Count, Doubled In Two Months
Pay with Crypto Company YES WORLD Reaches 2 Million Transaction Count, Doubled in Two Months Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, ...
NRIs in UAE can now make UPI transactions using their international mobile phone numbers
According to media reports, Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in 10 countries — Singapore, US, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and UK — will be allowed to access UPI services ...
Soon, NRIs can use UPI with their international mobile numbers: List of supported countries
NPCI asks UPI ecosystem members, including banks and payment players, to ensure such accounts are FEMA compliant, with multiple checks in place ...
Singapore Market gains 0.26%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 8.60 points, or 0.26%, to 3,271.51 after trading between 3,261.49 and 3,281.23. Volume was 1.20 billion shares worth S$1.10 billion changed ...
Analysis-Foreigners’ Dry Powder Is Fuel for a Long Stock Market Rally in China
MSCI China has gained a staggering 50% since November, when hopes of reopening first emerged, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is up 47%, against roughly 6% gains for world stocks. But participation ...
Goldman job cuts begin with investment banking, global markets hit hard – source
Goldman Sachs began laying off staff on Wednesday in a sweeping cost-cutting drive, with around a third of those affected coming from the investment banking and global markets division, a source ...
Cabin crew ‘extremely professional’ putting out fire from power bank on Scoot flight, says passenger
Scoot flight TR993 did not take off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after the incident. Cabin crew responding after a power bank caught fire on a Scoot flight from Taiwan to Singapore on Jan ...
Salaries of Singapore ministers, political office holders to be reviewed in 2023
SINGAPORE: The next review of Singapore's political appointment holders' salaries is targeted for this year, said Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday (Jan 10). He was re ...
Flight To Singapore Turns Disastrous After Power Bank Explodes & Injures 2 People
The two were scheduled to fly on flight TR993, which was scheduled to depart at 7.35pm on Tuesday and was expected to arrive in Singapore at around 12.20am on Wednesday, 11 Januar ...
Singapore arrests teacher who planned to join militant group in Palestine over terror-related offences
Mohamed Khairul Riduan planned to travel to Gaza to join a militant group and fight the Israel military. He is the first public servant to be detained by the Internal Security Department for terrorism ...
Sun Cable collapse leaves Singapore’s solar link to Australia in the balance
The US$21-billion mega project to power the city state using a 4,200km submarine cable from Australia has fallen short of funds and shareholders couldn’t agree on its future direction.