SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks fell as trading began on Friday (Dec 13) after China stepped up its efforts to support the economy in response to growing trade tensions with the United States. The Straits ...
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.
4 Singapore property trends to watch in 2025
Private property prices are set to go up by 4 to 7 per cent due to a reduction in the supply of completed properties. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, suspicious white powder in mailbox of Orchard Road residence forces evacuation of 20
Around 20 people were evacuated from a property along Orchard Road in Singapore on Tuesday evening after white powdery substances were discovered in an envelope inside a mailbox. The police and the ... ( read original story ...)
Panin Bank acquisition impact for OCBC and DBS could be smaller given uncertainties surrounding Gunawan family’s plans:
An OCBC-Panin Bank combination would lift the enlarged group to fifth position while a DBS-Panin Bank entity would propel DBS into the top 10 versus its high-teens ranking.
4 property trends to watch in 2025
Private property prices are set to go up by 4 to 7 per cent due to a reduction in the supply of completed properties. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg explores business opportunities in Singapore
The venture capitalist, who plans to invest in start-ups, was in the Republic for a month-long stay. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore startup aims for quantum cryptography satellite launch in 2025
SINGAPORE -- Singaporean space-related companies are boosting their global presence, developing quantum and semiconductor technologies for satellites by leveraging government support and the research ...
International Gemmological Institute IPO: Blackstone-backed firm raises ₹1,900 crore from anchor investors
International Gemmological Institute Ltd has raised ₹1,900 crore from anchor investors ahead of its public issue. The IPO is set to open for public bidding on Friday, December 13.
DBS names new Singapore country head, group head of IBG
Han Kwee Juan and Lin Him Chuan will take over their new roles on 1 Jan 2025. DBS has made two new senior appointments– a new country head and group head of institutional banking (IBG). Han Kwee Juan ...
Singapore business park vacancy falls to 21.2% in Q3
The fall was mainly driven by the one-north area. In a recent report, Savills said due to the improved occupancy in the one-north area, the islandwide vacancy level for business parks in Singapore ...
Two-thirds of Singaporean firms cut AI investments over trust concerns
They cited data governance (26%), budget constraints (28%), and untrusted data (26%) as major barriers. Over two-thirds of Singaporean businesses are scaling back their investments in AI due to trust ...
Singapore companies keen to invest in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Dec 12, 2024 (BSS)- Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Trade of Singapore Grace Fu Hai Yien has said many Singaporean companies have high interest for investment in Bangladesh.
CEA considering minimum transaction condition for property agents to renew licence
The concern is that property agents who do not have regular transactions could give clients inaccurate advice. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC joins JS-SEZ excitement; SMEs say moving business to Johor is a ‘must do before elimination’
The Singaporean bank is the latest out of many in the two countries to organise events related to the JS-SEZ for their customers, in hopes of capturing incoming capital flows.
OCBC Bank requires proof of residence from international clients in wake of money-laundering crackdown
SINGAPORE: Some international clients of OCBC, Singapore’s second-largest bank, were asked by the bank to provide proof of their Singapore residence or risk having their accounts closed. The request ...