Find out the current state of Singapore’s economy and how it will develop over the next five years based on current economic data.
DBS expected to have the most favourable y-o-y profit momentum among Singapore banks: Macquarie 3Q2024 report
According to Macquarie analyst Jayden Vantarakis, DBS is the only bank poised to declare a dividend this quarter.
OCBC Officially Launches Bank Account for Children and Teens
OCBC Bank has officially launched a new bank account designed specifically for children and teenagers aged 7 to 15.
Association of Banks in Singapore launches best practice paper to enhance AML and CFT audits in banks
The paper provides internal auditors within Singapore’s banks and external auditors who work with banks with a common framework to formulate and execute audits pertaining to AML/CFT.
Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Sells 84% Of Singapore Housing Project Amid Resilient Demand
Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng's City Developments sold 84% of a residential project in northern Singapore, adding to signs of resilient demand in the city-state.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta says only half of banks making enough tech progress
Outgoing CEO said he is unlikely to be actively involved with DBS, nor does he plan to join other banks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Shell pipeline leak off Singapore causes oil spill, crypto CEO denied PR: Singapore live news
Shell Bukom oil pipeline leak, Nansen CEO denied PR, and more of the biggest news in Yahoo Singapore's live news updates.
Shell pipeline leak causes oil spill, side hustles in Singapore can earn you up to $21,153 more per year: Singapore live news
Shell Bukom oil pipeline leak, Nansen CEO denied Singapore PR, and more of the biggest news in Yahoo Singapore's live news updates.
Singapore’s commodity hub status in spotlight as it oils global market fragmented by geopolitical tensions
AS GEOPOLITICAL tensions divide the world, connector countries such as Singapore are playing an increasingly crucial role in supporting global trade systems for the commodities sector, market watchers ...
Singapore shares open almost flat on Monday; STI down slightly 0.04%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Oct 21) trading nearly flat despite weekend gains in markets abroad. Read more at The Business Times.
Commentary: Is the financing framework for Singapore healthcare nuanced, or just way too complicated?
Can the average Singaporean ever hope to understand the many ins and outs of healthcare financing? Or are we resigned to blind trust in the system? Former journalist Bertha Henson weighs in.
S’pore’s demand for clean imported energy helps usher in a regional power grid: EMA CEO
Such a grid can incentivise investments into domestic renewable projects, he added. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Insect decline may affect migratory birds, including those that stop in Singapore
Migratory birds are particularly vulnerable to such contractions in food supply, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Siam Commercial Bank Introduces Stablecoin Solution for Cross-Border Payments
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), one of the largest banks in Thailand, has launched a stablecoin-based cross-border payment solution, which includes remittance services. This new initiative successfully ...
53% Singapore companies plan to devote over $700,000 to sustainable investments
The report also highlighted several barriers that continue to hinder sustainable investment, such as economic uncertainty and tight budgets.
Oil leaks into Singapore waters from Shell’s land-based pipeline joining Bukom islands
An oil leak in the pre-dawn hours of Oct 20 from a Shell pipeline has affected waters off Singapore, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The oil started leaking at around 5.30am from a land-based pipeline belonging to the British petrochemical company between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil,