Cuscaden Peak Investments—backed by Singapore state-linked investor Temasek Holdings—is seeking to take Paragon REIT private in a deal valuing the shopping mall operator at $2.1 billion.
More than 100 job openings at Amazon Web Services as firm deepens investment in S’pore
AWS said its ongoing investment is expected to contribute around $23.7 billion to the country’s GDP. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Woelly William Shares Top Financial Management Strategies for Singapore’s Growing Businesses
In Singapore's fast-moving business world, managing money well is key for long-lasting growth. Woelly William a well-respected accountant in Singapore has helped many companies stay financially ...
Singapore companies see decline in anti-corruption disclosures, but matches Asean average: NUS Business School study
When it came to their disclosures on complying with relevant laws and their disclosures on their commitment to protecting whistleblowers against reprisal, Singapore companies scored 100% on both ...
Himanta Biswa Sarma-Singapore Deputy CM discuss semiconductors, other key topics
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Singapore's Deputy PM to bolster India-ASEAN ties, focusing on semiconductors and green energy. Sarma invited investors, highlighting Assam's strategic benefits.
HSBC Asset Management invests in Singapore EV charging firm SP Mobility
HSBC Asset Management has invested in SP Mobility, operator of Singapore’s largest high-speed electric vehicle charging network, in a move to tap into opportunities related to energy transition in ...
DBS appoints group audit head Derrick Goh as group COO, a newly created role
The veteran has been with the bank since 2008, and will assume the newly created role from April 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Crypto.com Can Now Expand Services to All European Economic Area Member States
Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to all European Economic Area (EEA) member states after receiving a MiCA license.
DBS announces new role of chief operating officer to be helmed by Derrick Goh
DBS also announced on Wednesday that group head of operations Jimmy Ng will retire from executive duties on Jul 1. “A strong champion of the bank’s innovation efforts over the past 15 years, he will be appointed senior advisor for the bank’s artificial intelligence efforts until Dec 31,” it said.
New payments entity, automated verification tool to boost Singapore’s status as finance hub
The new entity will consolidate the administration and governance of payment schemes such as PayNow. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maid in Singapore who repeatedly pinched autistic toddler under her care gets 23 days’ jail
SINGAPORE: A domestic helper repeatedly pinched a three-year-old non-verbal autistic girl under her care while trying to coax the child to sleep, causing bruises to her left thigh.
Riding the C-wave: Chinese films make headway in Singapore, but challenges remain
Blockbuster sequels top the local box office, but indie films still fight for recognition. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to consolidate administration of payment systems under one roof
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore will set up a new entity to consolidate the administration and governance of Singapore’s various national payment schemes.
OCBC issued sustainability-linked loans to 110 SMEs in 2024, more than four times y-o-y
OCBC supported close to 4,000 SMEs across the region with total sustainable financing commitments of over $9 billion, increasing over 40% y-o-y.
SME sustainable financing loan book up more than 40% to exceed S$9 billion in 2024: OCBC
OCBC’S total sustainable financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grew by more than 40 per cent year on year, surpassing S$9 billion in 2024, up from more than S$7 billion in 2023. Read ...