Last month, almost 470 OCBC customers were victims of a phishing scam that began with an SMS claiming to have been sent by the bank. Losses totalled at least $8.5 million, with some people having seen ... ( read original story ...)
Calvin Cheng: Kiasu & kiasi DNA ‘does not bode well for Singapore’
He warned that many Singaporeans are in favour of the restrictions, writing that this would not go well for Singapore in the long run. ( read original story ...)
Temasek Set to Buy Bridgepoint’s Testing Business for $7 Billion
Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte is nearing a deal to buy testing company Element Materials Technology from buyout firm Bridgepoint Group Plc for almost $7 billion, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek nearing deal to buy Bridgepoint testing business – report
Singapore state-owned investor Temasek was said to be nearing a deal to buy Bridgepoint’s testing business Element Materials Technology for almost $7bn. ( read original story ...)
Three areas to watch as Singapore battles Omicron: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - As Singapore tackles the Omicron wave, three areas loom large in the Health Ministry's assessment of the situation, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Top stock tips by Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitessh Thakkar: ICICI Bank, Pidilite, Muthoot Finance and more
Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com Buy ICICI Bank with a stop loss of Rs 790. Buy Pidilite Industries with a stop loss of Rs 2,650. Sell UltraTech Cement with a stop loss of Rs 7,410. Sell Muthoot ... ( read original story ...)
DBS names new sustainability head
DBS has hired Helge Muenkel from ING as its new chief sustainability officer, effective on Monday. Muenkel succeeds Mikkel Larsen, who has taken up a position as chief executive at Climate Impact X. ( read original story ...)
National Service in Singapore — NSF Ranks, Pay and Other Benefits
I've obviously never served National Service (NS), but from what I gather, it's pretty serious business. I've seen my male peers transform from innocent Ah Boys to grown-up Men who can drink, smoke, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviewing 2022 inflation forecasts as consumer prices rise to new highs in December
Core inflation jumped to 2.1% last month, the highest since July 2014, driven by steeper air travel costs. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to allow fully vaccinated Singapore travellers to enter Batam, Bintan for leisure
BINTAN - After two years of lull in tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, the popular Indonesian holiday islands of Bintan and Batam are finalising plans to reopen their shores to leisure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviews inflation forecasts as core prices near 8-year high
Singapore is reviewing its official inflation forecasts, authorities said on Monday, after data showed its key price gauge climbed in December by the fastest pace in nearly eight years, driven by a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation rises to 2.1% in December; prompts review of 2022 forecasts
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s core inflation in December rose to 2.1 per cent on a year-on-year basis, up from the 1.6 per cent reported in November, official data released on Monday (Jan 24) showed. ( read original story ...)
Singapore CPI Surprise at 8-Year High Prompts Outlook Review
Consumer prices in Singapore rose more than forecast to an eight-year high last month, increasing expectations the city-state’s central bank will tighten policy in April and prompting the government ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO: 5 Things to Know
Post-IPO, the public shareholding will be 12% and the remaining 88% will be equally held by the two promoters. ( read original story ...)
Singapore core inflation rises at fastest pace in nearly 8 years
Singapore's key price gauge climbed in December by its fastest pace in nearly eight years, exceeding economist forecasts, driven by a steep increase in air fares, official data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore universities, energy firms respond to student fossil fuel divestment campaign
Colleges are keener to address divestment than banning fossil fuels brands from campuses. Shell says it has a long relationship with Singapore's universities, and believes in 'engaging and ... ( read original story ...)