CHINA electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD launched its luxury marque, Denza, in Singapore on Thursday (Oct 10), ahead of a planned expansion into major Asia-Pacific markets. Liu Xueliang, general manager ...
New HSBC plan multiplies coverage up to six times
The plan also offers enhanced critical illness coverage. HSBC Life Singapore has introduced Life Treasure III, a regular premium, participating whole life insurance plan which allows clients to ...
DBS Private Bank flexes Asian heft in global push
DBS Private Bank has undergone remarkable changes over the past five years. The transformation has been built on the foundations laid by the bank’s incoming chief executive Tan Su Shan, who instilled ...
Singapore’s Most Famous Home Poses Fresh Headache For New PM
Barely six months into his premiership, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is confronting a fresh political headache over an unlikely issue: a colonial-era bungalow feuded over by the children of ...
Treasure hunt game Hunt The Mouse returns to Singapore till Nov 12, S$1m in cash prizes to be given away
This year's competition features a gold coin (worth S$500,000) and silver coins (worth S$500 or S$2,500) hidden throughout Singapore.
Singapore tech startups amongst top 10 disruptors competing in the L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program Grand Finale
The three regional semi-finals for the GCC, India and Southeast Asia culminate in an in-person SAPMENA Grand Finale in Singapore on 23 October 2024. Judges will comprise senior executives from L'Oréal and the program partners including Accenture, Google and Meta.
Digitalisation tops sustainability investments for Singapore companies: report
In Singapore, 53% of companies plan to invest $700,000 or more in sustainable transitions over the next two years, according to Schneider Electric. Ranking above supply chain sustainability, which ...
In what could be a Singapore record, court awards finance veteran US$2.4m for wrongful dismissal after two-year legal battle
A Singapore High Court judge has awarded a German cryptocurrency executive over US$2.4 million (RM10.3 million) in damages following a two-year legal battle over wrongful dismissal, potentially ...
Bank of Singapore winds down Luxembourg operations
Bank of Singapore is winding down its operations in Luxembourg as it pivots all its focus to expanding its UK presence.
Head of digital marketing Hiren Desai closes chapter at Standard Chartered Bank
Hiren Desai, Standard Chartered Bank's head of digital marketing for Singapore, ASEAN and South Asia, has stepped down from the role after six years in the company, he told MARKETING-INTERACTIVE.
Singapore Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Laws
Discover how Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Act has been strengthened with key amendments, including new property seizure rules and measures addressing foreign environmental crimes.
SA Recycling CEO labels ferrous market ‘subdued’
George Adams, CEO of California-based SA Recycling, says winter might finally introduce upward price pressure factors on steel scrap.
Over $3.1m awarded to finance veteran for wrongful dismissal, likely a Singapore record
There are dangers for companies that dismiss employees for misconduct without proper procedures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EMA, KETEP expand deal on advancing energy technology
This will boost Singapore’s efforts to decarbonise its power system. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration in various areas related to energy technology through information sharing.
How Much Cheaper Will Your Home Loan Repayments Be If Interest Rates Drop By 0.5%
When interest rates are falling, a home buyers may be better off with a shorter fix-term home loan, and refinance in the following year. ( read original story ...)
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to open Singapore office this year to support regional expansion
To spearhead OpenAI's regional efforts in Singapore and across the region, the company has appointed Oliver Jay as managing director for international. Based in Singapore, he will oversee OpenAI's ...