SINGAPORE: Singapore's second-biggest listed bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), flagged an improvement in its business outlook after ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore builds bubble hotel for business travel
Singapore is getting used to the new normal for travel. And looking for ways to tap into demand for business meetings, even if the global health crisis drags on. It's created a safe-bubble hotel where ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must ensure it can build back reserves, should need arise to draw on them again: DPM Heng
He acknowledged that drawing on past reserves for the second year in a row was a "difficult" decision.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore says discussing vaccine certification with other countries
Singapore is discussing the mutual recognition of vaccine certificates with other countries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, calling it a necessary step towards resuming global travel. Singapore, ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin woman tortures 24-year-old maid to death in Singapore
Five months into her new maid's employment, Gaiyathiri began abusing her, punching and stamping on her and starving her until she was only 24-kgs, ... ( read original story ...)
Industry players urged to remain prudent, not stoke exuberant sentiments in property market
This comes as Singapore’s property market remained buoyant with private home prices rising 2.2% in 2020 even as the economy plunged into recession. Second Minister for National Development Indranee ... ( read original story ...)
Agricultural Bank of China prints dual-currency deal
Agricultural Bank of China, rated A1/A/A, has printed a nearly US$1bn-equivalent dual-currency, three-tranche Reg S notes offering denominated in US dollars and Hong Kong dollars. Through its ... ( read original story ...)
InCloudCounsel Continues Global Expansion with Opening of Singapore Office
InCloudCounsel, a tech-enabled services provider that modernizes legal processes and documents for many of the world's leading companies, today announced the opening of its Singapore office, further ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin woman in Singapore tortures Myanmarese-origin maid to death
Five months into her new maid's employment, Gaiyathiri Murugayan began abusing her, punching and stamping on her and starving her until she was only 24-kgs, reported Channel News Asia. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC flags recovery signs after fourth-quarter profit decline
Singapore's second-biggest listed-lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, reported a 9% decline in quarterly profit, dragged down by lower total income in pandemic-hit markets, but showed growth in its ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC flags recovery signs after Q4 profit decline
SINGAPORE: Singapore's second-biggest listed-lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), reported a 9 per cent decline in quarterly profit, ... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches organic cotton procurement financing programme with Zara owner
SINGAPORE- DBS Bank has partnered Zara owner Inditex to launch a pilot organic cotton procurement financing programme which will disburse payment to over 2,000 farmers in India.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Biggest Developer CapitaLand Posts Full-Year Loss
CapitaLand Ltd., Singapore’s largest developer, posted a full-year loss after writing down the value of some investment properties and residential projects during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Trials Smartphone App Offering Mini Check-Ups
Each morning before work at a Singapore construction site, Gunasekar Udayakumar, 41, gets his vital signs checked, without going to a clinic, or even seeing a nurse. All he needs is his smartphone, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lender OCBC’s Q4 profit falls 9%, hit by lower total income
Singapore's second-biggest listed-lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd OCBC.SI, reported a 9% decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday, dragged down by a 15% drop in total income in pandemic-hit ... ( read original story ...)
Workers, employers welcome progressive wages in Singapore’s retail sector
But some retailers may find it harder to implement a progressive wage model than others, say experts.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)