Singapore lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) UOBH.SI has agreed to buy Citigroup's C.N consumer businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for about S$4.915 billion ($3.65 billion). "The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOB to buy Citigroup consumer businesses in four Asian countries
Singapore's lender United Overseas Bank Ltd said on Friday that it would buy Citigroup's consumer businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Wunderman Thompson Singapore Appoints Yeo Wee Lee Head of Technology
Wunderman Thompson Singapore has tapped Yeo Wee Lee as its Head of Technology. The appointment marks a return for Yao who was previously Technology Director at Wunderman, before joining WPP as Project ... ( read original story ...)
China to raise jet fuel exports in Jan despite lower quotas, as domestic demand falls
Chinese oil companies are focusing on the strengthening Asian market amid weak demand at home, aiming to boost jet fuel exports above 1 million mt in January, while cutting gasoil outflows due to ... ( read original story ...)
Where’s the fire? People in eastern Singapore report burning smells but its source remains a mystery for now
Is land being cleared for oil palm plantations in Indonesia? Is that awful haze back? Are people who live in east holding non-stop barbecues? Is something big in Tampines on fire? What on earth is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam On Friday
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in six straight sessions, collecting almost 95 points or 2.9 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,255-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOB to buy Citi’s retail business in 4 markets for $3.65 billion
Singapore lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) has agreed to buy Citigroup’s consumer businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for about S$4.915 billion ($3.65 billion). “The total cash ... ( read original story ...)
How data can fuel Singapore’s net-zero building ambitions
With more ambitious sustainability targets set for Singapore’s built environment, the use of data could be a game-changer for a sector looking for ways to quickly decarbonise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Extends KrisFlyer Miles Expiry In 2022 — PPS Club & KrisFlyer Elite Statuses & Miles Also Extended
Luckily for KrisFlyer members, Singapore Airlines has just announced an extension to PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite statuses for another year — the third time in a row since the pandemic began, in fact. ( read original story ...)
Singapore flight bookings surged to beat end of VTLs
The vaccinated travel lanes ( VTLs) were introduced in early September, allowing vaccinated travelers to Singapore to avoid being subject to a stay-home notice if they instead underwent multiple COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Aussie FinTech Startup Airwallex Rolls Out Payments Services in Singapore
FinTech platform Airwallex is introducing payment services in Singapore after being granted a MPI license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Australian supply chain chaos that fuelled supermarket shortages creeps into exports
Canberra moved to ease Covid-induced labour shortages that upended domestic food supplies. But the problem is starting to spread to Australia's exports to Asia Singapore's situation is stable but ... ( read original story ...)
‘PUBG Mobile’ maker sues copycat game and app stores that hosted it
And that's exactly what Krafton, maker of PUBG Mobile, is doing to Garena Online over accusations that the Singapore-based game developer has once again infringed its battle royale IP. What's more, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore – lessons from the rise and fall of great cities
Singapore is unique in being a city, a state and a nation all at once. Yet its continued success depends on drawing lessons from the likes of New York City, Chang’an and Jericho, said Minister for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Remains World’s Top Maritime Hub
Singapore has held onto its spot atop the list of the world's best maritime cities, according to a recent report from classification society DNV and Menon Economics. The 2022 edition of the Leading ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss
Photo by Lester Ledesma Colorful 1920s terraced homes line Joo Chiat Road in Katong, Singapore. Tourists often rave about Singapore’s ultramodern skyline of skyscrapers and supertrees. But we locals ... ( read original story ...)