Shares of OCBC nearly doubled over the past year, boosting the net worth of the Lee family, whose biggest asset is their stake in the bank, to $13.8 billion.
Meet the humans behind ‘Wendy and Wayne’, OCBC’s virtual wealth avatars
SINGAPORE – When Terissa Chang and Ethan Peh waltz into OCBC’s premier private client lounge on level 34 of OCBC Centre, it is hard not to take notice.
YYZLabs Capital Expands Global Private Markets Focus from Singapore, Connecting Asian Investors and International Opportunities
YYZLabs Capital is a Singapore-based boutique private markets firm with a global remit. Asia is a key foundation of the firm's business, while the firm also pursues investment and partnership ...
Singapore, Thailand to develop multi-year ASEAN agenda; deepen cooperation on food security, AI and connectivity
ASEAN neighbours Singapore and Thailand are looking to deepen cooperation not just bilaterally, but on initiatives that could benefit the wider region."Singapore and Thailand are like-minded partners ...
Singapore announces minimum and maximum age for foreigners seeking work permit
Singapore has announced an age limit for all foreigners seeking work permits, including the minimum and maximum ages allowed in the popular country.
Singapore, Indonesia business chambers push ahead with AI trade platform, eye 2027 Jakarta forum
Singapore and Indonesia business chambers develop AI trade platform to boost exports, targeting launch ahead of 2027 Jakarta forum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-Thailand ties in excellent shape, says PM Wong at first leaders’ retreat with Anutin
Both sides will develop a multi-year agenda for ASEAN, with Singapore set to chair the group in 2027, followed by Thailand in 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore commits S$112 million more to built environment R&D, sets new site supervision rules for large-scale projects
A refreshed Green Mark scheme will also introduce a new energy rating and recognise alternative cooling technologies that can cut energy use.
Singapore’s Marina Square mall to shutter next year for expansion
Singapore’s Marina Square Shopping Mall will shut down on March 31 next year for a major redevelopment that will introduce luxury residences, a new hotel, serviced apartments and office space.
Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Held in Singapore, Deepening Multi-Domain Cooperation to Empower Regional Growth
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – – The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government hosted a reception and the Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Promotion Seminar in ...
UOB Private Bank appoints Dominique Boer as regional market head for Asean
Boer, who comes with 35 years of financial services experiences, will be based in Singapore. She will report to Chew Mun Yew, head of UOB Private Bank.
Are Local Banks Dangerously Overvalued? What DBS, OCBC, and UOB Aren’t Telling Shareholders
Singapore’s three local banks have delivered strong profits, rising dividends, and impressive share price gains. But after a powerful rally, investors should ask whether DBS, OCBC, and UOB are still ...
Multi-year high yield differential between S-REITs and banks could prompt ‘switch’ back into S-REITs: DBS
S-REIT DPUs are expected to grow at a CAGR of around 3% in FY2026 to FY2027, say DBS analysts Derek Tan, Dale Lai, Tabitha Foo and Ng Jia Hui.
Hunting for yield? DBS analysts betting on S-Reits over bank dividends
[SINGAPORE] Investors hunting for dividend income may want to look beyond Singapore banks and towards real estate investment trusts (Reits), as the yield gap between the two sectors hits a multi-year ...
Singapore has cut stroke mortality by up to six-fold since the 1990s, but public awareness remains the final hurdle, new report finds
Singapore has cut stroke mortality by up to six-fold since the 1990s[1], but limited public awareness of stroke symptoms continues to delay patients from receiving timely treatment, according to a new ...
OCBC, Visa and Doxa deploy Singapore’s first deep-tier financing solution to strengthen cashflow for the construction sector
OCBC, Visa and Doxa have deployed Singapore's first deep-tier financing solution through the Doxa Connex platform, expanding access to working capital for subcontractors and suppliers operating deeper ...