PUTRAJAYA] The new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not just about enabling Singapore businesses to go to Johor, but rather it is the zone’s “greater potential” in having both ...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement signed by S’pore and M’sian leaders in KL; nine flagship zones set up
The Singapore government will fund Singaporean companies expanding into the JS-SEZ, while Malaysia’s fund will target infrastructure build in Johor.
DBS upgrades PropNex and APAC Realty to ‘buy’ amid strong pipeline of new launches in 2025
Analysts Derek Tan and Tabitha Foo have increased their target price estimates for both PropNex and APAC Realty to $1.15 and 50 cents respectively.
OCBC launches tokenised bonds customised to client’s desired tenor and yield
Local peers DBS Bank and UOB have also made headway in tokenised bonds and other assets. DBS in May 2021 issued a tokenised bond as its digital exchange’s first security token offering, while UOB in ...
Singapore’s Clifford Capital picks CIO as it expands into asset management
Vidyasagar Pulavarti joined Clifford Capital on Jan. 6 as chief investment officer of Clifford Capital Asset Management, a newly launched arm of the business, according to a statement on Jan. 6.
Etiqa, Maybank launch Singapore’s first Takaful in 10 years
The plan combines ethical investment options with flexible wealth accumulation. Maybank’s insurance subsidiary, Etiqa Insurance Singapore, has partnered with Maybank Singapore to introduce Invest ...
Davis Commodities Limited Announces USD 2 million AI Operation Enhancement MOU with QBE.AI Limited
Singapore-based Davis Commodities Limited (NASDAQ: DTCK), a leading global agricultural commodity trading company, today announced a strategic partnership with QBE.AI Limited, a cutting-edge ...
HSBC Life appoints new agency chief
Mr Ronald Tan, the new chief agency development officer, will look after its tied agency channel. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GE Vernova to invest US$20 million in expanding gas turbine repair centre in Singapore
ENERGY equipment manufacturer GE Vernova plans to invest US$20 million to develop new repair capabilities for its gas turbine service centre in Singapore, it said on Monday (Jan 6). Read more at The ...
GE Vernova’s $27.4m investment in S’pore gas-turbine repair plant to create 100 jobs
New jobs at the plant will include roles for engineers, specialists and skilled operators. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Adapting to change: Charles Schwab’s strategy for investing in 2025
With the change in administration in the US, Charles Schwab advises long-term investors to ignore the noise surrounding the political landscape and maintain focus on their goals and financial plans, ...
Clifford Capital launches asset management unit
Singapore-based Clifford Capital expands its reach with a new asset management arm and names chief investment officer.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jan 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This January, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with an all-new Porsche Taycan! Not to mention welcome gifts like 5,040 SmartPoints worth an Apple iPad Wi-Fi, 9th Generation (worth ...
OCBC launches customised tokenised bonds based on the client’s desired tenor and yield
Local peers DBS and UOB have also made headway in tokenised bonds and other assets. DBS in May 2021 issued a tokenised bond as its digital exchange’s first security token offering, while UOB in June ...
DBS remains ‘neutral’ on Singapore stocks with 2025 STI target of 3,950 points
Analysts’ top picks are ST Engineering, DFI Retail and Seatrium as they recommend investors position for ‘resilience’ and ‘growth’ in ‘volatile’ 2025.
Trader who made billions in 2008 returns to bet on Asia-Pacific market swings
Former trader at Singapore hedge fund seeks US$250 million to bet on market volatility, corporate failures in Asia-Pacific.