The move follows earlier plans first announced in 2023, when the bank committed more than $500 million to build a 300,000 sq ft global technology and innovation centre in PDD.
The Singapore equities market is buzzing. Market players are hoping it can last
There are more enquiries on local equities, as well as a growing calendar of investment events Read more at The Business Times.
MAS partners banking industry to tap AI, machine learning to combat financial crime
SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (May 4) said it will harness artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to combat financial crime. To enhance scam-detection ...
Market ‘underestimating’ fuel impact on aviation sector: DBS
SINGAPORE] The market is currently underestimating both the magnitude and duration of margin pressure on the aviation sector following an unprecedented spike in jet fuel prices, DBS Group Research ...
Singapore’s young investors cut their teeth on stock market competitions
The draw includes prize money, internships, mentorship and sharper investment skills. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment
Between 2024 and 2025, DBS reported a 40% jump in home loans taken by borrowers under 35 years old. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings, deep wealth base and role as a regional ...
Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.
About 30 Singapore firms to attend major US investment summit this month
Around 30 Singapore firms will attend a major US investment summit this month, marking the country's largest contingent in recent years. Businesses across sectors — from health tech to communications ...
The UOB ‘gardener’ who helps clients ‘sleep well at night’
When it comes to private banking, our main job is to be good stewards and make sure that the client’s money is safely invested.” ...
Philippines and Singapore sign new carbon deal to boost emission cuts in major climate investment
The Philippines and Singapore have signed a new deal in major climate assessments. Both countries on Thursday signed a carbon-trading deal that allows them to share emissions reductions, ...
Philippines, Singapore sign carbon trading deal to boost emission cuts, climate investment
MANILA, May 1 (Reuters) - The Philippines and Singapore on Thursday signed a carbon-trading deal that allows them to share emissions reductions, an agreement which Manila said is expected to lead to ...
SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge to debut in mid-2026; resulting IPOs could tap EQDP funds
The changes to the Securities and Futures Act could pave the way for more tie ups between SGX and other exchanges Read more at The Business Times.
DBS’ Q1 profit beats forecast; keeps 2026 outlook largely unchanged
SINGAPORE: DBS Group kept its 2026 outlook largely unchanged, with rate headwinds to income expected to be largely mitigated after Singapore's biggest bank on Thursday (Apr 30) posted a 1 per cent ...
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan strikes upbeat tone on deposits, wealth growth after strong Q1
The lender declares a dividend of S$0.81 per share, up from S$0.75 a year ago Read more at The Business Times.
DBS Shares Jump After First-Quarter Profit Beat — Update
DBS Group's shares jumped after the Singapore bank posted better-than-expected first-quarter net profit on a robust wealth management performance. Net profit for the three months ended March increased ...