SMEs are looking to expand overseas and improve business in 2025. The OCBC SME Index expanded to 50.7 in Q4 2024, its third consecutive quarter of expansion. Trade-related industries, particularly ...
Singapore SMBs adopt AI with 94% using or testing the technology
Common applications include marketing campaign optimisation, automated service chatbots, and lead prioritisation. AI adoption has become widespread amongst small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in ...
Micron to invest $7bn in memory chip manufacturing in Singapore
Micron plans to invest around $7 billion over the next five years to boost memory chip production in Singapore. The company announced the investment on the same day it broke ground on a new ...
EDB’s Tan Kong Hwee to take over as Ipos chief executive from March 1
SINGAPORE – Mr Tan Kong Hwee will take over as Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) from March 1, taking over from Mrs Rena Lee. Prior to this, he will be appointed ...
EDB executive vice-president Tan Kong Hwee to be appointed CEO of Ipos
TAN Kong Hwee, executive vice-president of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), will be appointed the chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) on Mar 1. Read ...
Issue #7: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore Passport Ranked #1, Etiqa launches Shariah-compliant ILP, and More
Keep abreast with our weekly round-up of Singapore's top finance news stories and releases, including updates on property, markets, and more.
Your Guide to Insurance At Every Life Stage
I recently did a YouTube video talking about the types of insurance one should consider getting in their 20s. And as much as I wish insurance could be a one-time effort, the truth is that your ...
DBS leads in Singapore investment banking fees generated in 2024, earning S$82M or 9.1% of total earned fees
SINGAPORE: DBS Group led Singapore’s investment banking sector, earning US$59.9 million (S$82.03 million), which represents 9.1% of the total US$660.6 million (S$904.66 million) in fees generated, ...
A Self-Guided Film Buff’s Tour of Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore In Singapore, Universal Studios is located at Sentosa. During a visit to this park, it is possible for any movie enthusiast to access those spots which were applied to ...
Tan Kong Hwee to take over as Ipos Chief Executive from March 1
SINGAPORE – Mr Tan Kong Hwee will take over as Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) from March 1, taking over from Mrs Rena Lee. Prior to this, he will be appointed ...
Banks are poised to get a boost from Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Observers
OCBC Bank and UOB were singled out “given their well-entrenched Malaysian and Asean footprint”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Finance bro, meet art: Invest in renowned Singapore art for $1,000 in first split ownership scheme
We Are Art Collectors will store and manage works in this joint ownership scheme. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore banks reverse mid-week gains on Friday, dragging STI down 1.6%
SINGAPORE equities fell on Friday (Jan 10), driven by losses in the banks and other Straits Times Index (STI) counters. Read more at The Business Times.
Banks are poised to get a boost from Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Reports
SINGAPORE – Banks in Singapore and Malaysia will reap significant benefits from the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), noted Maybank executive Thilan Wickramasinghe.
Singapore banks reverse midweek gains on Jan 10, dragging STI down 1.6%
The outcome here left the Straits Times Index (STI) down a chunky 1.6 per cent or 61.04 points to 3,801.56, with the banks taking a major hit. Losers outnumbered gainers 346 to 192 on trade of 898.6 ...
Singapore firms showcase cutting-edge lenses, customisable TVs and other tech at CES 2025 in Las Vegas
The Straits Times highlights the technology from Singapore at CES, which runs from Jan 7 to 10. Read more at straitstimes.com.