SINGAPORE – Local shares had nowhere to go on March 14 as investors here and elsewhere tried to get a grip on the trade war threats roiling financial markets.
Singapore and Thai firms, organisations ink 5 pacts covering e-commerce and other areas
The MOUs were signed on the sidelines of a bilateral economic ministers’ meeting here. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Coast Guard performs two-hour security sweep of tanker after illegal boarding
SINGAPORE: When Inspector Muhammad Rasidi Suriade of the Police Coast Guard (PCG) got a call on Feb 28 about a Singapore-registered chemical tanker being boarded illegally by unknown suspects, he ...
Sora, benchmark interest rate for home loans in Singapore, fell to lowest since end-2022 this week
Singapore dollar’s outperformance vs most Asian currencies helped push down borrowing costs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s DBS raises $2 billion through US dollar bonds, term sheet shows
DBS Group , Southeast Asia's biggest bank, has raised $2 billion through a multi-tranche U.S. dollar senior bond issuance for general business purposes and to finance treasury activities, according to ...
AIA Singapore’s value of new business rises 15% in 2024 to US$454 million
SINGAPORE] AIA Singapore’s value of new business (VONB) rose 15 per cent on the year to US$454 million for the full year ended Dec 31, 2024, from US$394 million in the year-ago period, on a constant ...
Singapore-based Shein remains committed to IPO as firm weathers US tariff storm
LONDON] Shein’s executive chairman said he remains committed to plans to take the fast-fashion retailer public despite being in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to rebalance ...
UBS sets up wealth teams in Singapore for Australia and Japan
SINGAPORE – UBS Group has established offshore desks in Singapore to cater to its clients in Australia and Japan, according to the bank’s Asia-Pacific wealth management co-head.
CNA Explains: What happens if a Singapore-licensed investment platform goes under?
On online forums and social media, users highlighted that – unlike for bank deposits – money placed with such investment platforms is not covered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation's (SDIC ...
Fortify your business: Ransomware is eyeing your small enterprise – are you prepared?
Three in five ransomware attacks target SMEs. Here’s how the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) can help you keep your defenses up and avoid losses from security breaches Read more at ...
SingPost shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favour of A$1 billion sale of Australian business
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) shareholders on Thursday (Mar 13) voted in favour of the sale of the Australian logistics business Freight Management Holdings (FMH). Of the shareholders who ...
Banking on collaboration: How fintech and bank partnerships can help SMEs grow globally
Strategic alliances between payment platforms and financial institutions are crucial for providing global payment coverage to SMEs, says WorldFirst CEO Clara Shi. Read more at The Business Times.
Why Sustainable Equity Investors Should Pay Close Attention To Singapore
Singapore’s green revenue share in the STI reached 10.9% by end-2024, surpassing global averages and leading in sectors like energy and real estate. Click to read.
Nvidia chip smugglers get bail in $390M fraud case in Singapore
Among the Nvidia smugglers, two men from Singapore were given bail of $600,000 each, and the third man, who was from China, was given bail of $1 million.
Singapore-US business ties: US firms urged to partner local businesses even amid global challenges
US firms are encouraged to maximise opportunities in Southeast Asia, using Singapore as a base. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong says local businesses can play a role in strengthening the supply ...
Chocolate Finance sets $250 spending limit on debit card
SINGAPORE – Financial services firm Chocolate Finance imposed a $250 spending cap on its debit card a day after it paused withdrawals following a spike in requests. The firm told customers on March 11 ...