SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely to ease soon amid deep ... ( read original story ...)
LIVE: PM Lee delivers Singapore’s National Day Message 2022 (TRANSCRIPT)
It will also be uploaded on the Prime Minister's Office Singapore's website and its YouTube channel following the broadcast. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong's message in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks beef up green credentials
Singapore’s three homegrown banks reported resilient earnings over recent weeks, buoyed in part by rising interest rates. A common thread which passed without much fanfare in all their reports is the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Names Patrick Boumalham New Global Head Of Wealth Sales
HSBC has appointed Patrick Boumalham as its new global head of wealth sales within its markets division, effective in September, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by a ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile users are spending 20% more time in apps
Consumers are still hungry for mobile content despite lockdowns coming to end. According to new research from data.ai, users in the UK now spend more than 4 hours a day using apps. That’s an average ... ( read original story ...)
Shops at Singapore’s Nex shopping mall affected by water leakage reopen for business
Several shops in the two basements of Nex shopping mall in Serangoon reopened for business on Monday (Aug 8) after suspending operations on Sunday due to water leakage. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival returns in person from Oct 31 at Singapore Expo
The theme of this year’s edition of the SFF is “Building resilient business models amid volatility and change”. ( read original story ...)
Singapore authorities arrest 10 men for illegal MGO transaction
Ten men have been arrested in Singapore for their suspected involvement in an illegal transaction of marine gas oil (MGO). In a joint operation with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, a symbol of inclusivity
Having grown up in Afghanistan and living in Singapore for the past 21 years, artist and architect Lakshmi Mohanbabu shares her definition of being a Singaporean. TODAY's National Day Special this ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock preview: OCBC, Sembcorp Industries, Lendlease
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) share price opened at S$12.25 on Monday (8 August 2022) Sembcorp Industries Ltd share price rallied 3.6% to kick start the week; Lendlease ... ( read original story ...)
Finalto adds SGISGD – MSCI Singapore Index for exposure to “roaring Asian tiger”
Finalto has added SGISGD - MSCI Singapore Index to its trading platforms in a milestone move in the fintech's expansion into the Asia market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market in Q2 ‘robust’ show signs of price slowdown
Although HDB resale flat prices have reached a new peak, there are signs of an oncoming slowdown. Transaction volumes are steadily declining, and recorded gains are more modest than the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Iron ore climbs on China’s higher imports in July
Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday after data showed a modest rebound in Chinese imports of the steelmaking ingredient in July driven by improved profitability at mills. Aug 8 ... ( read original story ...)
Oil bounces as China, US data ease recession concerns
Oil prices edged up from multi-month lows on Monday as investors' appetite improved following data on U.S. jobs and Chinese exports that eased recession concerns.Brent crude futures had risen 22 cents ... ( read original story ...)
Shops at Nex shopping mall affected by water leakage reopen for business
A plumbing issue from a floor trap on the first storey led to a backflow of water and subsequent leakage to the lower levels. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Lists Indian Infrastructure Project In New Online Portal Worth $2.7bn: Report
Singapore-based Infrastructure Asia launched an online portal that enlists development projects worth $2.7 billion in India and Asia. Read details here. ( read original story ...)