Singapore’s UOB AM is currently one of just three offshore fund houses to have locally listed ETFs in Taiwan, along with Nomura Asset Management and Franklin Templeton via its local joint venture ...
Singapore man charged over fatal blaze after he allegedly used incompatible charger with PMD battery
SINGAPORE: A man has been charged with causing a death by performing a negligent act after he allegedly used an incompatible charger with a personal mobility device (PMD) battery.
Woman fined S$18,000 for evading GST on luxury goods after sharing about Europe haul online
The woman shared details of her overseas purchases on social media, including methods to evade GST payment. (Images: Singapore Customs) SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old woman was fined S$18,000 (US$13,400) on ...
GE2025 to be acid test for Singapore’s legal shields against foreign meddling, race-baiting
The 2025 general election is set to be a key test of Singapore’s legal framework against foreign interference, as authorities, political parties, and ...
Growing Singapore demand boosts Malaysian bus firm’s IPO
Company is the biggest cross-border bus operator in both Singapore and Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Teaching, tech, finance roles in high demand as Singapore’s job market remains tight in 2024
Non-PMET roles like waiters, cleaners, shop sales assistants and construction workers were hard to fill. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A look at how DBS shares soared nearly 270% under Piyush Gupta’s 15 years
SINGAPORE] After helming DBS for more than 15 years, the bank’s chief executive officer Piyush Gupta is retiring and handing the reins over to his successor, Tan Su Shan. Read more at The Business ...
Mobile services revenue in Singapore to reach $2 billion by 2029, driven by 5G adoption
SINGAPORE: Singapore's mobile services sector is poised to generate $2 billion in revenue by 2029, driven by the increasing adoption of 5G technology. According ...
Singapore tops SEA tech VC deals despite 21% funding decline
The number of deals has fallen to its lowest since at least 2020, at just 165. Singapore remains the most active technology investment market in Southeast Asia as of 2024, albeit the pace of venture ...
Navigating uncertainty: How your new business can adapt and grow with the right support
Singtel and GXS Bank bring together the best of connectivity and financial support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) scale efficiently. As Singapore’s leading telecommunications ...
10 Ways to Reduce Your Personal Income Tax in Singapore for YA 2026
You know when you get the dreaded SMS from IRAS that it’s time to pay your dues. Yup, the tax man has come to collect. While we can’t avoid ...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dangles more investor perks
Malaysian official reveals more benefits on sidelines of Korea-Asean Business Forum in Seoul, as UOB bank rolls out support for Korean firms eyeing the region.
Why did this Malaysian supermarket mogul buy Singapore’s Cold Storage, Giant stores? Climate is key factor
Macrovalue co-founder Andrew Lim, who has been lurking in the shadows of Malaysia’s retail sector, has turned into a serious player in the brutal low-margin supermarket business with a cross-Causeway ...
Singapore launches training facility to defend against cyberattacks targeting maritime sector
The facility lets students encounter various cyberattack scenarios aboard a ship that will challenge their response strategies in real time.
It’s the ‘right time’, ‘right place’ to double down in Seoul: UOB
In addition to South Korea’s globally recognised exports — K-pop and K-dramas — the nation’s businesses are making significant strides. From major conglomerates to innovative start-ups, Korean ...
UOB opens FDI centre for South Korean investors
Singaporean United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched its 11th Foreign Direct Investment [FDI] Advisory Centre in Seoul, South Korea, to help Korean investors break into the Association of Southeast ...