HSBC's new group will unify its global financing and investment banking operations under one management framework.
Jefferies sees unlikely incremental near-term return for Singapore banks
Since the Liberation Day tariffs, the analysts have "remained confident" in Singapore banks' resilience amid macro uncertainty, and in particular DBS' commitment to growth.
Indonesia’s Pertamina seeks petrol for July-December, excludes Singapore supply
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA] Indonesia’s Pertamina has issued five tenders to buy nearly three million barrels of petrol a month for delivery between July and December, and excluded Singapore as the origin of ...
Indonesia taps Singapore traders in US$12 billion Pertamina probe
SINGAPORE] Indonesian authorities have contacted a number of Singapore-based trading companies to request their cooperation in a US$12 billion corruption probe involving state-owned oil giant ...
Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips
The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration’s tariffs.
Two SGX listcos eye investments in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Maybank
SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed companies Thomson Medical Group and Centurion Corporation have expressed interest to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Maybank on Monday ...
Maybank Plans to Facilitate Over $500 Mln in Investments for Singapore-Malaysia Zone
KUALA LUMPUR--Maybank has signed a letter of intent with Malaysia to facilitate investments into an economic zone set up with Singapore, including potentially $547 million from clients based in the ...
Should Singapore be concerned about the bird flu outbreak in Brazil?
The South American state is one of Singapore's top chicken suppliers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
COVID Cases On Rise In Singapore: Is A New Variant Taking Over?
Singapore is seeing a big rise in COVID-19 cases, causing concern among health experts. Most cases are mild, but officials are urging people to get booster shots and take safety measures., Health News ...
Chinese firms turn to Singapore for IPOs and listings as US-China trade war intensifies
At least five large firms from China’s mainland and Hong Kong have signaled intentions to launch on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over the next 12 to 18 months. These businesses include a Chinese ...
RHB keeps ‘neutral’ on Singapore banks, sees uncertainties following ‘decent’ 1QFY2025
RHB’s top pick is DBS for its steady earnings and attractive earnings, followed by OCBC over UOB, for the former's stronger asset quality metrics.
‘You are so special to me’: Lady Gaga returns in spectacular fashion, with Singapore flag in tow
The American pop star played a sold-out set at the National Stadium on May 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore firms are looking at how to diversify their markets, says business group head
Kok Ping Soon, CEO of the Singapore Business Federation, talks about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Singaporean firms, saying that more clarity is needed on what the U.S. deems as "secure supply chains ...
Singapore’s beloved curry rice restaurant shuts down after 30 years
New Scissor-Cut Curry Rice, a well-known eatery in Singapore's Geylang district, closed last week after 30 years in business, citing "a number of challenges including high rental costs." ...
Some Chinese firms mull Singapore IPOs, listings, placements as US trade war drags on
At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to ...
Convergence of financial services presents opportunities for remisiers in S’pore, say market watchers
SINGAPORE] Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, said PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min. Read more at The Business Times.