SINGAPORE] Singapore’s three local banks suffered compressed net interest margins (NIMs) in the second quarter of FY2025, as falling benchmark rates weighed on lending yields across the region. Read ...
Singapore’s biggest corporate scandal – the criminal trial of Hyflux founder Olivia Lum and five others starts on Aug 11
Hyflux trial starts Monday, nearly three years after charges, Olivia Lum faces charges for omitting key Tuaspring project details.
Hyperlocal deliveries fuel 300% stock rise for Shopee owner Sea
The e-commerce giant's little-known logistics operation is powered by an army of homemakers, students and retirees.
DBS shares hit record-high after Q2 profit beats forecast on strong wealth fees, trading income
The bank declared an interim dividend of 60 cents a share and a capital return dividend of 15 cents a share. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bank UOB’s second-quarter net profit drops 6%, misses forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Thursday a 6% drop in net profit in the second quarter from a year earlier, the first fall since the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to lower ...
UOB lowers outlook on tariff impact after 6% drop in Q2 profit; shares fall 1.8%
UOB declared an interim dividend of 85 cents per share and special dividend of 50 cents per share. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Are you set to retire comfortably in Singapore?
It’s never too late to protect yourself and ensure your savings outlive you. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Aug 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This August, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Up to $500 cash with $500 minimum spend (plus a chance to win $10,000!) Up to 90,000 Membership Rewards® points ...
IPO for Centurion’s new Reit at ‘very advanced’ stage; launch likely in September
With the Reit, the group aims to expand its accommodation portfolio and assets under management. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Extraordinary climb for DBS with flurry of upgrades after share price hit $50
Citi is raising its target price from $48.85 to $56.50 despite DBS trading at a significantly higher price-to-book multiple compared to rivals OCBC and UOB. The optimism is underpinned by the bank’s ...
How Singapore and the Philippines are working together
ASIA, a key driver of global economic growth, stands at a critical juncture. To sustain its growth momentum, the region must scale up investment in sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Yet, ...
Singapore Finance Minister Warns Trump’s Tariff War Could Turn Global Trade Into an ‘Arm-Wrestling Match’
Singapore’s Finance Minister warns that Trump’s escalating tariff war risks turning global trade into an “arm-wrestling match,” threatening economic stability and global cooperation in trade.
Singapore, China and Malaysia dominate the foreign investment market in Indonesia
Hasan Nasbi identified Singapore and Malaysia as among the five main countries with the largest investments in Indonesia as of August 2025.
Despite record highs, Singapore is still a ‘baby bull’ says Maybank’s Wickramasinghe
Compared to the US, Singapore still looks “very cheap” based on several valuation metrics including P/E ratios and earnings yields, says the analyst.
DBS extraordinary climb and a flurry of upgrades after share price hit $50
Citi is raising its target price from $48.85 to $56.50 despite DBS trading at a significantly higher price-to-book multiple compared to rivals OCBC and UOB. The optimism is underpinned by the bank’s ...
DBS’s Share Price Hits S$50: What’s Next for Singapore’s Largest Bank?
Can DBS continue to perform well in the years ahead? Read on to find out. The post DBS’s Share Price Hits S$50: What’s Next for Singapore’s Largest Bank? appeared first on The Smart Investor.