SINGAPORE: Located on the 34th floor of its Chulia Street headquarters, OCBC’s premier private client centre caters to high net worth clients – those who have at least S$1 million in deposits or investments with the bank.
Singapore’s GDP for 2025 forecast to come in between 1-3%
Singapore's economic growth in 2025 is expected to be weaker than this year. While 2024 is likely to end off strong - growing by around 3.5 per cent - GDP for next year may come in between 1 and 3 per ...
Singapore proposing measures to better protect people against online harms
Singapore is proposing new measures to better protect people against online harms, such as cyber bullying and sexual harassment. It will make it easier to report perpetrators and hold them accountable ...
Singapore expects 1-3% GDP growth in 2025 amid Trump worries
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy is expected to grow 1% to 3% in 2025, officials said Friday, slower than this year as uncertainties loom, with Donald Trump returning to the White House in January and ...
Fugitive Singapore lawyer Charles Yeo granted bail by UK court, put on curfew before extradition hearing
SINGAPORE: Fugitive Singapore lawyer Charles Yeo was granted conditional bail by a UK court on Friday (Nov 22) as he awaits an extradition hearing. As part of the conditions, Yeo, 34, will be placed ...
As SGQR+ reshapes Singapore’s payment scene, who wins?
Payments services firm Nets has had a four-decade head start in Singapore. But that advantage may be diminishing in line with a push by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to streamline payments ...
Flash floods hit Yishun, Potong Pasir as northern Singapore records one of highest daily rainfalls since 1978
SINGAPORE: The northern part of Singapore received about half of November's average monthly rainfall on Friday (Nov 22), marking one of the highest daily rainfalls in over 45 years. Two flash floods ...
Court of Appeal of Singapore rules that Parmesan and Parmigiano Reggiano are not the same cheese
To Singapore consumers, Parmesan is a type of cheese that can come from outside Italy, the judges found in a dispute on geographical indications.
Unlock Savings and Financial Flexibility: A Guide to Housing Loan Refinancing in Singapore
Refinancing a housing loan in Singapore can help homeowners save money and improve their financial situation. Many people choose to refinance their mortgages when interest rates drop or their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy grows 3.5%, hikes outlook
A rush for all things linked to artificial intelligence drove up demand for computer chips, a key Singapore export. "The electronics cluster grew robustly, supported by strong demand for smartphone ...
Singapore stocks end in the black as GDP growth surpasses expectations
On the STI, Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust was the biggest loser, down 2.7 per cent or three cents to 91 cents. Genting Singapore was the biggest gainer, up 2 per cent or two cents to 77.5 ...
Temasek’s CapitaLand warns of China property losses as Singapore investor cuts exposure
CapitaLand Investment, one of Asia’s largest property investment managers, warned of potential losses as it seeks to extricate itself from China’s real estate crisis. The Singapore-based firm wants to ...
Singapore cuts key exports forecast for 2024 amid weaker-than-expected recovery
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday (Nov 22) cut its non-oil domestic exports (NODX) growth forecast for 2024 amid a weaker-than-expected recovery. NODX in 2024 is now expected to grow by about 1 per cent ...
Daily Cuts – Singapore upgrades 2024 economic growth forecast to around 3.5%
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets, Research and Strategy, OCBC Bank, about whether this is an impressive economic ...
Singapore raises 2024 growth forecast as recovery takes hold in good manner this year
Singapore raised its growth forecast for this year as the economy is recovering faster than anticipated, though it cautioned on risks for 2025 given an expected barrage of tariffs from a new Trump ...
Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong set for first China trip since stepping down as prime minister
Lee, now a senior minister, was one of China’s most frequently visiting foreign leaders during his 20 years at the helm from 2004.