Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan this afternoon. Through a post on his official Facebook page today, Anwar said that in the meeting he and Balakrishnan exchanged views on various bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
The MarTech Summit back in Singapore, gathered over 200 attendees from multiple industries
We were Back in Singapore! SINGAPORE, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MarTech Summit landed in Singapore on 27 October 2022 (the 2 nd time in a year!) and gathered over 200 attendees across ...
Singapore stocks slide in line with most Asian bourses
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares slid in line with the declines recorded at most Asian bourses on Tuesday (Jan 17), amid reports of the Republic’s December exports having plunged by their steepest level ...
Nomura cuts 18 Asia banking jobs, including in Singapore: Sources
Nomura Holdings has cut 18 Asian banking jobs, most of them China-focused investment roles, after a sharp slowdown in dealmaking activity, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
DBS Group Holdings: Play on dividend growth from higher earnings and Basel IV
As we move into 2023, banks are likely to start phasing in Basel IV in July with banks being given five years for total implementation. And DBS Group Holdings is a major beneficiary. As DBS group CEO ...
Ailing Singapore crypto firm Vauld gets more time to restructure
A SINGAPORE court has extended the creditor protection period for crypto lender Vauld to Feb 28, as the company has yet to come up with a revival plan, said a source familiar with the matter. Vauld is ...
Chinese travelers are returning to Singapore, but a full recovery is not expected this year
"I welcome that competition. I think it is good, and I'm glad that Hong Kong is back in business ... but that also means that we have to work harder at securing a good set of events and investments ...
‘Ugly’ food gaining acceptance in Singapore but more education needed, businesses say
As Singapore works towards waste reduction targets, the rejection of imperfect food for cosmetic reasons remains a challenge.
Singapore Exports Slump 20.6% On Weaker Demand
Singapore's non-oil exports declined for the third straight month in December, and at a faster-than-expected pace, amid sharp falls ...
Tapping on technology to bridge the digital divide
Technology has a runaway effect. Through devices and broadband, people can find services, resources and opportunities – and those who have access to them get further ahead. However, billions of people ...
Singapore Dollar Is New Short as Asian Haven Falls From Favor
Some of the biggest global banks are going short the Singapore dollar, saying the improving regional outlook is damping demand for its haven qualities.
In investing, stick with the familiar while always learning
INVEST in what you know is generally a good mantra to follow. I got burnt when I first started actively buying shares in the 1990s, by mainly speculating in Malaysian counters that traded here on the ...
What is Singapore’s largest real estate investment deal in 2022?
The transaction was worth S$2.16 billion. The year 2022 can be described as a roller coaster. According to a Knight Frank report, this began with the euphoria stemming from the reopening of economies ...
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex flat, Nifty above 17,900; Nykaa falls 4%, Delhivery 2%
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 30.5 points, or 0.17 per cent, higher at 17.975.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Tuesday. Headline equity index Nifty, ...
Nomura cuts 18 Asia banking jobs as dealmaking slows -sources
Nomura Holdings Inc has cut 18 Asian banking jobs, most of them China-focused investment roles, after a sharp slowdown in dealmaking activity, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the ...
Singapore Jails Former CFO 20 Years for Defrauding Over Dozen Banks
Lim Beng Kim, a former chief financial officer of commodities firm Agritrade International Pte, was sentenced to 20 years jail in Singapore for defrauding over a dozen banks and causing almost $500 ...