FirstRand's exit is the second retreat by a foreign lender in India within a week after US giant Citibank announced plans to sell its ... bank in India to start a wholly owned subsidiary after ... ( read original story ...)
BSP ‘closely monitoring’ Citi’s retail banking exit from PH
“Citibank Philippines ... on four wealth centers—Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and London. “There is no immediate change to our operations, and no immediate impact to our colleagues as ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered projects up to $1.5 trillion to decarbonize shipping, signs Poseidon Principles
Around 87% of these investments are projected to be land-based such as in low- or even zero-carbon fuels, Roger Charles, an executive director with Standard Chartered said at the Marine Money ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore biotech firm secures $100m via share subscription facility deal
The Singapore-based biotech firm will control the timing and ... Founded in 2001, Austrianova uses proprietary technology to encapsulate cells and bacteria for use in the medical space. Its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore names new finance minister in cabinet reshuffle after setback in leadership succession
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has named Lawrence Wong as the country's new finance minister. Wong is the current education minister and second finance minister, and has been tipped as one ... ( read original story ...)
Lawrence Wong made Singapore finance minister as Lee Hsien Loong reshuffles cabinet
on Friday named Lawrence Wong as the country’s next finance minister, signalling that the 48-year-old - the public face of Singapore’s Covid-19 response - may be among the favourites to become the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM names new finance minister in cabinet shakeup
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong named Lawrence Wong, who has been tipped as a contender to be future premier, as the new finance minister today in a broad cabinet reshuffle. Wong, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Names Wong as New Finance Minister in Cabinet Shake-Up
Sign up here Lawrence Wong was named Singapore’s next finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle Friday, boosting his prominence as the city-state reboots its leadership transition plan. The appointment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM names new finance minister in cabinet reshuffle: local media
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong picked a new finance minister on Friday as part of a planned cabinet reshuffle, local media reported. The finance ministry will be headed ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet reshuffle: Lawrence Wong to be Finance Minister; Ong Ye Kung, Chan Chun Sing in new roles
SINGAPORE — Lawrence Wong has been appointed Singapore's new Finance Minister, taking over from former PM-designate Heng Swee Keat, by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a Cabinet reshuffle barely a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new Cabinet line-up: 5 things to know
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (April ... Although he remains DPM and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, he will relinquish his role as Finance Minister to Mr Lawrence ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM picks Lawrence Wong to take ex-heir Heng’s portfolio
SINGAPORE -- Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday announced a cabinet reshuffle that will put hitherto Education Minister Lawrence Wong in charge of finance, taking over from Heng ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore March core inflation quickens the most in over a year
Economists are keeping an eye on inflation data for any signs that may prompt the Monetary Authority of Singapore to tighten its policy as the economy recovers, but they said Friday's data was still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home prices rise most since 2018; curbs may loom
Singapore’s private property prices increased 3.3% in the first three months, higher than the preliminary estimate of 2.9%, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said. ( read original story ...)
To commemorate 200th year, SGH doctors and staff will raise funds for patients at OCBC Cycle 2021
Doctors and staff from General Hospital will take part in OCBC Cycle 2021 to raise funds for needy patients amid SGH's 200th anniversary. ( read original story ...)
Singapore quarantines 1,200 migrant workers after COVID-19 outbreak
Singapore has quarantined about 1,200 migrant workers from a dormitory after coronavirus cases were discovered among men thought to have already recovered ... ( read original story ...)