The trial by Mastercard and Singapore banks shows how AI systems could carry out everyday purchases on behalf of consumers once identity and consent are verified.
Singapore bank DBS secures China bond underwriting license
SINGAPORE ― DBS Group, Singapore’s biggest bank by assets, said on Wednesday its China unit has been granted a principal underwriting license for nonfinancial corporate bonds in China’s interbank bond ...
OCBC chief Tan Teck Long’s new strategy is a masterstroke, but execution risks abound
While his ‘Next Frontier’ plan looks good on paper, it must survive contact with operational reality Read more at The Business Times.
TOC editor, publisher ordered to pay $125k for defaming UOB over ‘baseless’ claims by former client
The legal action against Mr Koh has been stayed as he been adjudged to be a bankrupt by another bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to invest $630M in emission reduction
Singapore has pledged to invest SG$800 million (US$630 million) over the next five years to support efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, reinforcing its long-term climate ambitions.
Singapore Explores Regional Physical Gold Trading Hub With Global Banks
Singapore is exploring a regional hub for physical gold trading with global banks as demand for bullion rises across Asia.
DBS China captures 38% of Panda bond market in 2025; secures principal underwriting license
Foreign issuers are increasingly tapping China’s bond markets for financing, DBS says Read more at The Business Times.
Terry Xu and publisher of The Online Citizen ordered to pay S$125,000 for defaming UOB
UOB sued Mr Terry Xu Yuan Chen and the publisher of The Online Citizen over a series of articles and social media posts alleging financial scandal, criminal wrongdoing and coercive conduct towards two ...
Singapore Bank DBS Secures China Bond Underwriting Licence
SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - DBS Group, Singapore's biggest bank by assets, said on Wednesday its China unit has been granted a principal underwriting licence for non-financial corporate bonds ...
DBS secures China bond underwriting licence
DBS said its China unit was one of the most active foreign banks for panda bonds in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC forges ahead in 4Q earnings, but DBS leads in dividend yield
OCBC Bank delivered a strong fourth quarter earnings report, forging ahead of its local peers, whose earnings missed estimates and were down year-on-year.
HSBC Singapore Elevates Two Executives to Strengthen China-ASEAN Connectivity
Ying Wang has been appointed head of distribution for international wealth and premier banking (IWPB), overseeing sales and service channels across the ASEAN-China corridor. She previously led wealth ...
Oil spikes stir inflation risk: which Singapore stocks are the most defensive – and vulnerable?
SINGAPORE] With the possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East and the effectively closed status of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery through which roughly 20 per cent of global oil ...
SATS, SIA lead Singapore stock market tumble on Iran war fears; STI down 2.1%
Of the 30 counters on the blue-chip index, 25 ended the day in the red. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Budget 2026: New CPF life-cycle investment scheme likely to appoint only two to three fund managers to keep fees low
Simplicity and cost are two important aspects of the voluntary scheme, says MOM Read more at The Business Times.
S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors
It will also double down on modern services and new areas of growth, such as quantum computing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.