It made the decision after failing to get approval for its initial request to buy as much as 49% Read more at The Business Times.
DBS revises Malaysia bank stake plan as regulatory limits shape strategy
DBS seeks approval for a 30% stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia to align with regulatory limits and move the deal forward.
DBS is said to revise Alliance Bank offer proposal to 30% stake
SINGAPORE's biggest bank has withdrawn an application to start talks to buy as much as 49% of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd., replacing it with one to acquire up to 30% instead, people with knowledge of ...
Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest rate recorded in 2025
Singapore's core inflation rose to 1.2% in October 2025, driven by increases in services, food, and retail prices, the highest rate recorded. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore Core Inflation at 1.2% Y/y in October, Higher Than Expected
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday. The core inflation rate, which excludes private road transport and ...
Singapore’s core inflation jumps to 1.2% in October, highest so far in 2025
The sharp rise in inflation was driven by higher prices in services, food and retail, as well as a smaller decline in electricity and gas prices.
Singapore court clears way for US$2.7 billion suit against Stanchart in 1MDB scandal-linked claim
Claims involve alleged US$150 million deposit to Najib Razak and millions for Rosmah’s bags and jewellery Read more at The Business Times.
Scammed while travelling? OCBC rolls out free in-app calls for all customers
Bank says business and retail customers currently make over 8,000 calls to the bank each month while overseas Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail banking customers amid anti-fraud push
The latest move follows a successful roll-out for corporate customers in June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC steps up anti-scam measures with in-app calling feature
The bank is adding secure in-app calling for both incoming and outgoing calls, helping customers reach the bank safely and verify when the bank is genuinely contacting them.
OCBC Brings In-App Calls to Retail Users to Curb Impersonation Scams
OCBC is rolling out in-app calls for retail users to strengthen verification and curb rising impersonation scams in.
Singapore’s tourism to enjoy near-term tailwinds from China trip cancellations: DBS
Currently, China is Singapore’s largest visitor source that accounts for about 20% of tourist arrivals. DBS believes that the substitution effects will tend to favour short-haul, high-frequency ...
Singapore businesses pivoting to regional neighbours as tariff uncertainty settles: HSBC survey
[SINGAPORE] As global trade uncertainty settles, Singapore businesses are shifting their supply chains to South-east Asia in a show of renewed resilience, according to the HSBC Global Trade Pulse ...
Keeping Singapore safe in a changing security landscape
For over 50 years, Motorola Solutions has helped the nation’s public safety and enterprise sectors stay secure, connected and ready to respond as threats evolve.
Ariana Grande Red Carpet Grabber Deported, Banned From Singapore
The Australian was initially charged with “being a public nuisance” and sentenced to nine days in prison after the incident.
Man who charged at and grabbed Ariana Grande at “Wicked: For Good ”premiere deported, banned from Singapore
Johnson Wen, a notorious stage-crashing social media personality, was charged for "public nuisance" over the incident. The Australian man who charged and grabbed Ariana Grande on the Wicked: For Good ...