The report cites sources claiming that India had in mid-March ordered two bank accounts of the Chinese firm in Citibank and HSBC to be blocked ... ByteDance unit in India and its parent entity in ... ( read original story ...)
Indian rupee to hit one-year low vs US dollar: Standard Chartered
The currency will drop toward 76.5 to a dollar -- about 4% weaker than current levels -- by the end of the year, said Standard Chartered ... ( read original story ...)
After Banning TikTok, India Freezes Bank Accounts of ByteDance For Alleged Tax Evasion: Report
India had in mid-March blocked two of ByteDance bank accounts in Citibank and HSBC for alleged evasion of certain taxes in online advertising dealings between the ByteDance unit in India and its ... ( read original story ...)
Funding for national movement to bridge digital gap hits $7.6m
A national movement that provides resources for grassroots projects to equip Singaporeans with digital skills and help bridge the digital divide now has $7.6 million in funding. Standard Chartered ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons in leadership from 8 inspiring women CIOs in Southeast Asia
Voranuch Dejakaisaya, CIO, Siam Commercial Bank As CIO of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Bangkok-based Voranuch Dejakaisaya has been fortunate to receive strong guidance from managers and peers during a ... ( read original story ...)
Question raised on sustainability versus digital exchange at DBS AGM
Combine search: "high speed rail" @author "Bhattacharjee" @category "From the Edge" Searching either words : 1MDB MAS Searching all words : “Genting Berhad” Searching Chinese phrase : “马电讯” SINGAPORE ... ( read original story ...)
Asean finance ministers agree to roll out Covid-19 vaccination widely: DPM Heng
The ministers also agreed to strengthen their digital connectivity to grow their economies.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks – Sector Outlook Revised to ‘Improving’
We have revised the Singapore banking sector outlook to improving, from stable, with profitability likely to rise significantly this year. Policy countermeasures helped keep non-performing loans (NPLs ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Services Roles Throughout Singapore – 2021
At the beginning of March 2021, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) jointly issued a paper on managing and mitigating new risks that are predicted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Welcomes Haitong International as Clearing Member
Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced today that Haitong International Singapore, a leading financial services provider, has joined SGX as a clearing member. ( read original story ...)
Digital for Life funding hits $7.6m for grassroots projects to plug digital gap, impart tech skills
A national movement that provides resources for grassroots projects to equip Singaporeans with digital skills and help bridge the digital divide now has $7.6 million in funding, after donations and a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Grab, Stripe execs’ fintech firm bags $1.7m from Surge, others
Tazapay, a digital payments platform that was founded by former Grab exec Arul Kumaravel, Stripe APAC head Rahul Shinghal, and Standard Chartered exec Saroj Mishra ... growth who is formerly with ... ( read original story ...)
There Are Community Shops in Singapore Where Residents Can Pick Up Free Groceries
A charity-run minimart which provides beneficiaries with free groceries has just opened in the Boon Lay neighbourhood of Singapore. The initiative is the brainchild of charity organisation Food from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks – Improving Sector Outlook
Domestic economic recovery should drive improving earnings profiles of the Singapore banks in 2021. We have revised our Singapore banking sector outlook to imp ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s #dltledgers, a Blockchain or DLT Platform for Cross-Border Trade, Secures $7M via Series A
Singapore-based #dltledgers, a blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform for conducting cross-border trade, trade finance, and handling supply chain digitization, has secured $7 ... ( read original story ...)
How Much Will You Pay For a Meal at Singapore’s Michelin Star Restaurants?
Since we are still a few months away from being able to travel, why not explore the best Singapore has to offer when it comes to cuisine? ( read original story ...)