In the sixth edition of the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS)[1], the region's leading consumer confidence barometer, UOB launched ASEAN's first ...
Vietnam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report
Major ASEAN economies have continued to show resilience despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, with Vietnam standing out as the most optimistic market in the region, according to a survey.
Jaishankar calls on Singapore PM, holds talks on strengthening ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and discussed the strengthening of India-Singapore ties.Jaishankar expressed hope that Wong's talks ...
More reason to double down on India-Singapore relationship amid uncertain world: PM Wong
Amid an uncertain world, there is more reason for Singapore and India to “double down” on their critical relationship, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.In an interview with Indian newspaper Hindustan ...
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in New Delhi on first official visit as head of government
Strengthening economic ties and unlocking opportunities are top on the agenda for both Singapore and India, as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicks off his official visit to New Delhi. This is his first ...
India and Singapore must ‘double down’ on critical ties in turbulent world: PM Wong
India and Singapore will be setting forth an "ambitious" roadmap for how to take their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forward, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore Dollar Steady, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
The Singapore dollar is steady against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session. The weak U.S. JOLTS job openings in July places a Fed rate cut in the bag later this month, says José Torres,senior ...
OCBC Indonesia’s ‘big advantage’ over local, Chinese banks
OCBC Indonesia believes its 205 office networks in 54 cities is a superior choice for Chinese firms looking to set up shop in Southeast Asia’s most populous country.
Firms can tap OCBC’s network to expand in Indonesia amid push to boost local manufacturing
The country is South-east Asia’s largest consumer market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC analysts maintain Indonesia’s growth forecast despite protests
Even with the protests that escalated in Jakarta on Aug 28, OCBC Global Markets Research economists have kept their 2025 GDP growth forecast for Indonesia unchanged at 4.7%.
Singapore’s snowballing cash levels are boosting local bonds
SINGAPORE] The recent build-up of cash in Singapore’s money market is strengthening demand for the nation’s bonds, driving returns to near the highest in the region. Read more at The Business Times.
More Chinese companies looking to manufacture in Indonesia: OCBC
JAKARTA] Chinese companies are increasingly looking to set up their manufacturing operations in Indonesia, instead of just exporting and distributing their products in the South-east Asian nation.
Data centres to drive threefold jump in jobs in Singapore; wages higher than national average: report
SINGAPORE] The data centre sector is making an “outsized” contribution to Singapore’s economy and has created several thousand jobs directly linked to this sector – with above-average wages, said a ...
Singapore government orders Meta to comply with anti-scam measures or risk hefty S$1M fine
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has directed tech giant Meta to take stronger measures against scams involving the impersonation of government officials on its platforms. Failure to comply could ...
Over 370,000 Singapore bank customers used the money lock feature
More than $30b have been locked up. At least 370,000 Singapore bank customers have used the money lock feature, saving over $30b as of 30 June, according to the Singapore Police Force Mid-Year Scam ...
300,000 vapes seized in Malaysia, shipment believed bound for Singapore
Malaysian Customs has seized about 300,000 vapes at Port Klang, with investigators saying the haul was bound for Singapore's black market.