Singapore will increase its international trade with Peru, especially in Peruvian fruit imports to supply its local market,
Singapore Core Inflation Supports Tight Policy Stance
Singapore’s core inflation remained elevated in September, driven by healthcare and education, suggesting that price pressures are still sticky and underscoring the need for monetary policy to remain tight for now.
6 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring a Property Agent in Singapore
Recently, I've been flooded with messages from friends, all asking how to check that their property agent is legit and the right fit for their needs. They’ve read the scam stories — just like you ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered targets high-net-worth Global Indian clients with refreshed proposition
Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) today announced it has refreshed its Global Indian proposition within its Affluent segment which serves clients under Priority, Priority Private and the Global Private ...
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Returns—Here’s What’s New
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is set to return from 29 November to 1 December 2024, with Standard Chartered (the Bank) renewing its ...
OCBC on track to meet four times of 2023’s cross-border QR payment target this year
Around 75% of the expenditure stems from Alipay+ usage in China, with use cases including transport, food, shopping and tourism-related activities.
Singapore stocks rose at Wednesday’s open—STI increased by 0.2%
The broader market saw 67 gainers compared to 41 losers, with 22.2 million securities valued at S$33.8 million traded ...
Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Expands into Singapore with Acquisition of Propine Holdings
In a statement, prominent crypto custody firm Komainu announced plans to acquire Singapore-based custodian Propine Holdings Ltd.
World’s 50 Best Bars 2024: Four Singapore bars make the list this year
Halfway across the world in the wee hours of last night, a list of the best bars in the world this year was announced. Taking place in Madrid, Spain this year, the World’s 50 Best Bars awards recognise the most prominent bars of the year– those that demonstrate excellent mixology,
Singapore prepared to grant 30-year licences for low carbon electricity imports
Singapore is prepared to give 30-year import licences for companies to supply low carbon electricity to the city-state, the head of its energy regulator said on Wednesday.
11 Most Promising Singapore Fintech Startups in NextGen Tech 30
Singapore have been recognized in the inaugural NextGen Tech 30, a prestigious award celebrating Southeast Asia’s most promising high-growth technology companies.
APAC’s Digital Banking Growth Sparks a Surge in Fraud Cases
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), fraud is becoming an increasingly serious challenge for financial institutions, an issue that has been exacerbated by the rapid adoption of digital transactions and online ...
Southeast Asia needs to boost investments five-fold by 2035 to meet climate goals, IEA says
Southeast Asia needs to increase clean energy investments to $190 billion, about five times the current level, by 2035 to achieve its climate goals, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
HSBC splits bank amid growing tensions between China and the West
HSBC has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the bank by splitting it into East and West, raising fears the move could lead to less scrutiny of its operations in China and Hong Kong.New chief executive ...
Komainu targets Singapore custodian Propine for first acquisition
Komainu has targeted Singapore-based Propine Holdings for acquisition, expanding its crypto custody services in Asia. The deal requires approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Manual methods still dominate Singapore’s sustainability efforts despite tech advances
More than half (53%) of the firms in Singapore still rely on manual processes to measure their sustainability performance.