The merged group, with combined client assets of US$4 billion, will officially launch operations in Hong Kong by the end of the year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MAS tightens its monetary conditions – UOB
Head of Research at UOB Group Suan Teck Kin, CFA, and Senior FX Strategist Peter Chia review the latest decision by the MAS. Key Takeaways “The Monetary Authority of Singapore ( ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s Injazat signs initial pact with Singapore’s trade tech body
Injazat, a technology company that is part of Abu Dhabi’s G42, has signed a preliminary agreement with Singapore’s tech trade association SGTech to collaborate on technology sharing and forging new ... ( read original story ...)
UOB raises fixed deposit rates, nearing Nov 1998 peak of 3.11%
In a statement on Oct 3, UOB claims these are the highest rates among the three local banks. To enjoy UOB’s promotional rates, customers must deposit fresh funds of at least $20,000. For its more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to move otters out of residential areas as more hunt in private ponds with fish
The efforts come after rising reports of encounters with humans, such as attacking a man, killing and eating pet fish in a private estate and disrupting traffic downtown. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase gains in-principle approval for Singapore crypto license
The Singapore-based arm of the United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has received “in-principle approval” to provide crypto services in Singapore from its central bank, the Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Public Safety LTE Market Trends | Global Growth, Future Market Estimation, Competitive Landscape, Share, Size, Growth Factor and Forecast to 2025
LTE is a mature mobile broadband technology ... Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Pretending to be a woman, he cheated men by offering sexual services for money
He pretended to be a woman and posted naked videos on social media, convincing men to pay him to meet up for sexual services. ( read original story ...)
Local film #LookAtMe barred from screening in Singapore over potential to cause social division
The film, directed by Ken Kwek, denigrates a religious community, say Singapore authorities. SINGAPORE: Singapore has disallowed the screening of local film #LookAtMe because it denigrates a ... ( read original story ...)
Six leading entrepreneurs named winners of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Singapore awards
EY has named six entrepreneurs from six organisations as recipients of the 21st EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) 2022 Singapore awards. One of the winners will be named the EY Entrepreneur Of The ... ( read original story ...)
Lee exits from Standard Chartered
Valerie Lee, head of debt syndicate for Asean and south Asia at Standard Chartered, has left the lender, GlobalCapital Asia understands. Her last day with the bank was on1. Singapore-based Lee is ... ( read original story ...)
DBS joins LCH’s SwapClear service in Singapore
By joining SwapClear as a direct member, DBS will be able to post Singapore government bonds as collateral, marking the first time a global offshore clearing house has accepted this asset class as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviewing import of 16 insects for food
A host of new insects are up for approval to be imported into Singapore for human consumption. The Singapore Food Agency is reviewing 16 separate insects and insect products that can be imported now f ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore beefs up fight against SMS scams
Singapore introduced measures to protect consumers from SMS fraud, requiring organisations to sign up to a government-backed registry. ( read original story ...)
Local film #LookAtMe banned from screening in Singapore
The film, which is set in Singapore, indicates to the audience in the opening frame that it is "inspired by true events". ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Vietnam ink agreements to deepen collaboration on renewable energy, carbon credits
Singapore may soon be able to buy renewable energy from Vietnam after new agreements were signed on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)