COMPETITION for mobile revenues among Singapore’s telcos has been intense, and it appears that prices for mobile phone plans have yet to find a bottom. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s biggest exports compared to the rest of the world
From diamonds and eggs to oil and cars, discover what the biggest export in your home country is and how much it's worth to the economy.
Singapore sees 240% surge in GenAI course enrollments as employers demand tech-savvy talent
SINGAPORE: The Lion City has experienced a remarkable 240% increase in enrollments for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) courses, according to a recent report by Coursera as reported by the ...
HSBC’s CEO eyes $3 bil in potential savings from overhaul
Since taking charge in September, Elhedery has already cut the size of his own group executive committee by about a third.
Deutsche Bank partners with Crypto.com
Deutsche Bank has partnered with Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com to provide it with corporate banking services in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.
Singapore Property Billionaires Seek Middle East Opportunities With Abu Dhabi Family Office
Raj Kumar and Kishin RK—the father and son billionaires partners behind one of Singapore’s biggest commercial landlords—are setting up a family office in Abu Dhabi to tap growing real estate and asset ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s private home prices expected to increase by 0-3% next year
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s private home prices are expected to increase modestly by 0-3% in 2025, driven by a surge in new launches, according to the Singapore Business Review. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank OCBC Tightens Scrutiny on International Clients
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Singapore’s second-largest lender, told some international clients to show proof of residence in the city state to avoid having their accounts shut, a signal of ...
Mark Carnegie, Hong Shan back $US100m crypto neobank
A Singapore-based neobank powered by stablecoins had added a crowd of high-profile venture capital funds and angel investors to its register after ruling off a $US10 million seed funding round.
58 tortoises in a bag: Indian national jailed for for illegal import into Singapore
The tortoises were concealed -- sealed and not ventilated -- in Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali's personal luggage when he arrived at Changi Airport on August 29 from India to take another flight to Jakarta.
Indian national jailed for unlawfully importing 58 tortoises into Singapore
An Indian national was sentenced to a year and four months’ jail for unlawfully importing 58 Indian star tortoises into Singapore in August, a media report said on Tuesday. The tortoises were ...
Singapore’s youngest billionaire Kishin RK, father set up Abu Dhabi family office
Singapore’s father and son billionaire duo, Raj and Kishin Kumar, are establishing a family office in Abu Dhabi to manage their wealth in the Middle East.
Former bank employee implicated in $3b money laundering saga to plead guilty
A former banking relationship manager, who allegedly facilitated offences contributing to Singapore’s largest money laundering case, will plead guilty to 10 charges, including money laundering and ...
Identity thief sabotages Singapore couple’s Tokyo DisneySea trip by blocking their bank cards
JAPAN: A recent holiday to Japan became a financial nightmare for Singaporean Melvin Chan and his wife when their bank accounts were locked, and their credit cards were cancelled by identity thieves.
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Dec 2024)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
Singapore’s economy soars with 5.4% GDP growth, powered by manufacturing surge and booming electronics
The standout performer was the domestic electronics industry, which surged by 17% YoY, helping to bolster overall manufacturing output. This growth highlights Singapore’s role as a key player in the ...