Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium enterprises tap on the opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines raises $850m through convertible bond issue
These bonds will carry a coupon of 1.625 per cent per annum and be issued at par.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Singapore central banks address cybersecurity risks
The central banks of the Philippines and Singapore agreed to address cybersecurity and other risks with the increasing use of technology to supply financial services amid the global health pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Cites Underlying Workforce Issues: NEF Update
The four-day Bloomberg New Economy Forum kicked off on Monday morning with business and political leaders taking on issues from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic to the future of global ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Hyflux put under court-appointed management
SINGAPORE -- Hyflux will be placed under a court-appointed judicial manager, Singapore's high court ruled on Monday, a step forward for the water treatment company that has not been able to conclude ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Viz Branz Owner Nears Sale of Majority Stake
The owner of Singaporean instant beverage maker Viz Branz Pte is nearing an agreement to sell a majority stake in a deal that would give the company an enterprise value of as much as S$500 million ... ( read original story ...)
Garrison Appoints former Standard Chartered Group CISO, Cheri McGuire, as Advisor
London based cybersecurity company Garrison has today announced the appointment of cybersecurity executive and former Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Standard Chartered, Cheri ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore new private home sales plunge 51.7% in October after new regulations
New private home sales in Singapore plunged more than 50 per cent in October amid a dearth of fresh projects and restrictions on the ... ( read original story ...)
BT Mark To Market Podcast: Investors, don’t ignore underperforming Singapore market
Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Central banks in Singapore, Philippines to work together on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent on Monday (Nov 16) that they will work together on data connectivity. Unlike data localization - ... ( read original story ...)
High Court grants bank creditors’ application to place Hyflux under judicial management
SINGAPORE: The Singapore High Court has granted an application by a group of bank creditors to place troubled water treatment firm Hyflux under judicial management. The judicial management application ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister says mega trade deal backed by China ‘signals a commitment’ to economic integration
Pacific countries, including China, Japan, Australia and Singapore, on Sunday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore shares jump on surprise earnings rebound
The company swung to profit of $54.4 million for Q3 from a $163.3 million loss in Q2.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Easier, cheaper for firms to do business with RCEP: Chan Chun Sing
Singapore firms will find it easier and cheaper to do business in the region when the newly inked region-wide free trade pact takes effect, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing yesterday.. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Fall After Rules to Deter Market Distortion
Singapore home purchases fell last month after the government curbed a market practice seen to be inflating sales figures and to discourage speculation in the property market. ( read original story ...)
World’s Largest Trade Deal Backed by China ‘Signals a Commitment’ to Economic Integration: Singapore Minister
Pacific countries, including China, Japan, Australia and Singapore, on Sunday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ( read original story ...)