Singapore has strong trade relationships with the EU, supplying high-quality chemicals and pharmaceutical products. US tariffs on the European Union could have a significant impact on Asia’s chemical ...
Singapore to unveil ‘expansionary’ budget: analysts
It is expected to shift to a fiscal deficit of 0.3% of its GDP. Singapore is likely to unveil an ‘expansionary’ budget ahead of the elections, analysts said. “We expect the budget to unveil targeted ...
Standard Chartered: local and global experts
Demir Avigdor, managing director, head of private banking UK, Standard Chartered, believes wealth is growing, not only in volume, but geographically.
DBS to reward staff with $1,000 special bonus, plans new quarterly capital return dividend in 2025
Bank reported Q4 profit rose 10 per cent to $2.62 billion, with full-year earnings up 11 per cent to record $11.4 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Future-proofing your business in 2025
AMID continued geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility, businesses are looking to future-proof themselves to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Read more ...
At least S$32.6 million has been lost to investment scams in Singapore since January
At LEAST S$32.6 million has been lost to investment scams in Singapore since January, with 470 cases reported, the police said on Tuesday (Feb 11). With investment-related scams, the perpetrators ...
Police warn of investment scams; at least S$32.6 million lost in over a month
Scammers approached victims on social media platforms, messaging apps and the dating platform Coffee Meets Bagel.
Chocolate Finance whets Singaporeans’ appetite for higher cash yields; assets approach S$1 billion
UNTIL recently, the low rates on Singapore-dollar deposits were a source of frustration for savers. For entrepreneur Walter de Oude, they sparked an enduring passion to create a platform for higher ...
Daily Cuts – Is interactivity key to Singapore’s brick-and-mortar stores’ survival?
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Samer Hajjar, Senior Lecturer of Marketing, NUS Business School, about whether interactivity is key to helping Singapore's ...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets semiconductor industry leaders in Singapore, promotes ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held discussions with leaders from the semiconductor industry in Singapore on Tuesday.The meeting was part of his two-day visit to the country to promote the ...
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on BPER Banca’s takeover offer, Maybank and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
Hogan Lovells’ Singapore Office Secures Squire Partner As Regulatory Head
The addition comes as part of the U.S. firm’s strategy to strengthen its private funds, disputes and investigations capabilities in Asia, to “meet the evolving needs of clients in the region." ... ( read original story ...)
DBS maintains bullish view on GuocoLand following its 1HFY2025 results
DBS Group Research has maintained its "buy" call and $2 target price on GuocoLand following the developer's 1HFY2025 results, which came in ahead of estimates. For the six months ended Dec 31 2024, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s second richest man Charoen retires as chairman of Thai-Singapore property developer Frasers Property
Property tycoon and billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi has retired from the board of Thai-Singapore property developer Frasers Property on Saturday after 12 years of service. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to strike balance between short and long-term goals, including enhancing social compact: RHB
On the effects of US president Donald Trump’s second tenure as president, the RHB economists anticipate moderate supply chain disruptions in the inflation landscape, primarily confined to the US.
Singapore shares retreat as investors await Powell’s address, US inflation data; STI down 0.4%
Mr Powell is expected to make his first Congressional appearance since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration after the Singapore market closed on Feb 11. Markets expect the semi-annual testimony to ...