SINGAPORE] US President Donald Trump roiled global markets with his “Liberation Day” tariffs. On Wednesday (Apr 2), he announced a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports and higher tariff rates on dozens ...
S’pore seen spared from worst case scenario on Trump tariffs, but may be hit by global trade slowdown
There is still threat of a 25 per cent tariff on US imports of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump tariffs: Hitting close ally Singapore ‘a surprise’, says ex-senior US trade official
WASHINGTON: Framing it as a declaration of economic independence, United States President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday (April 2) in an attempt to replace free trade with "fair" ...
Singapore detains teenage boy allegedly planning to kill 100 Muslims
A Singaporean teenager allegedly planning to kill dozens of Muslims outside several mosques has been detained, the city-state's Internal Security Department said on Wednesday.
Singapore mum who abused four-year old daughter in sadistic ways jailed 19 years
SINGAPORE: The mother of four-year-old Megan Khung who had been abused and humiliated for more than a year before she died was on Thursday (April 3) sentenced to 19 years' jail.
Jefferies Moving to Bigger Singapore Office Amid Expansion Push
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is set to move to a larger office space in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, in a further signal of the Wall Street firm’s expansion drive in Asia ...
OCBC prices 500 million euro bonds due 2028 at 2.481%
SINGAPORE] OCBC said on Thursday (Apr 3) that it has priced 500 million euros (S$733.8 million) in fixed-rate covered bonds due 2028. The covered bonds will bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.481 per ...
UOB ‘humming along nicely’ and RHB sticks with $41.60 target price
RHB’s team met UOB management in a “recent meeting”, and the bank’s leaders are reportedly comfortable with their guidance for FY2025.
Singapore’s DSTA, Thales to develop AI tech for combat systems
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Thales have established a joint laboratory aimed at advancing AI-enabled technologies to enhance the combat systems used by the Singapore ...
OCBC aims to fund $17 bil over five years to support FDI into the UK
The agreement seeks to promote the UK as a hub for businesses, investors and services involved in the energy transition.
OCBC to finance £10 billion in UK investments by 2030 under new partnership
SINGAPORE] OCBC plans to deploy £10 billion (S$17.4 billion) in financing over the next six years to support foreign direct investment into the United Kingdom, the bank said on Wednesday (Apr 2). Read ...
Panin Bank a good fit for DBS’ Indonesia operations; Singapore bank’s surplus capital could fund this buy: analysts
DBS Bank's strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets could benefit Indonesia’s Panin Bank through the potential acquisition.
One Raffles Quay inks S$1.13 billion sustainability-linked loan from DBS, other banks
SINGAPORE] Office complex One Raffles Quay has obtained a five-year, S$1.13 billion sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from DBS and three other banks, to support its efforts to reduce its carbon ...
Singapore detains teenage boy allegedly planning to kill Muslims
A Singaporean teenager allegedly planning to kill dozens of Muslims outside several mosques has been detained, the city-state's Internal Security Department said on Wednesday.The 17-year-old boy was ...
SORA Rate Drops Down to 2.08% – How Does This Impact Homebuyers and Sellers in Singapore?
Will mortgage rates in Singapore drop soon? On March 13, the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA rate) dropped to 2.08%, the lowest it’s been since 2022. Just six months ago, mortgage rates were at ... ( read original story ...)
Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony has also announced additional benefits for a limited number of Crypto.com Pay users who spend up to SGD 300 on the company's online store.