The country accounted for almost two-thirds of the region’s total inflows. New initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) are expected to support further cross-border ...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone could get power-up with Indonesia’s Bintan, Batam, Karimun
SINGAPORE] The age-old vision of the Sijori growth triangle comprising Singapore, Johor, and the Riau Islands of Indonesia that was first proposed some three decades ago may be getting a jumpstart.
OCBC banking app to roll out text size options to improve accessibility for seniors
SINGAPORE] Users of OCBC’s banking app will be able to choose larger text sizes from end-July, as part of the bank’s push to make digital banking more accessible for seniors with sight challenges or ...
OCBC to roll out smart text resizing in its app in English, Mandarin to help seniors
Users can choose from seven text sizes, which include larger options that are easier to read. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB spurs ASEAN cross-border connections with signing of MoUs
UOB has signed five MoUs with government agencies and leading industry players in ASEAN and Greater China to bolster regional economic integration and FDI.
UOB, FMM and SMF ink MoU to boost Malaysia-Singapore manufacturing ties
Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to strengthen ...
Global banking’s new powerhouse: Asia
By bno - Taipei Office One of the clearest examples of Asia’s rising prominence in the global banking sector can be found in the domain of everyday transaction banking - the backbone of international ...
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.45%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Best Buffet Dining Promotion in Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (July 2025)
Let’s face it—dining out in Singapore isn’t cheap. Between GST, service charge, and the sneaky add-ons, a “simple” buffet outing can feel more like a financial commitment than a casual meal. But what ...
Businesses cannot bank on tariff rollbacks to come with political transition; higher costs to stay: DPM Gan
SINGAPORE] Enterprises must be prepared for lasting US tariffs and higher export costs to the world’s largest economy to endure, rather than counting on the levies to end with a change in ...
Barclays names several leadership changes in its Asia Pacific investment banking unit
SINGAPORE] Richard Satchwell has been appointed head of capital markets financing for Asia-Pacific at Barclays, among other key leadership changes within the bank’s Apac Investment Banking business ...
DBS Partners with Major Retailers to Provide Everyday Spending Rewards
DBS has partnered with Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Giant, Guardian and 7-Eleven to offer spending privileges across retail outlets in.
Singapore group Makara Capital eyes to mobilize up to $7B for Vietnam investment
Singapore conglomerate Makara Capital Partners is poised to mobilize $5-7 billion for investment in various projects across Vietnam.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jul 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This July, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Up to $550 cash with $500 minimum spend (plus a chance to win $10,000!) Up to 142,500 Membership Rewards® points ...
Singapore to Invest $3.7 Billion With Fund Managers to Help Boost Local Stocks – MSN
Singapore plans to invest S$5 billion ($3.7 billion) with fund managers to help boost the local stock market, and will start requiring some family offices to deploy a portion of their assets into ...
Standard Chartered Faces $2.7 Billion Lawsuit Linked to 1MDB
Standard Chartered Plc is facing a $2.7 billion lawsuit from liquidators alleging it played a role in enabling the laundering of billions of dollars misappropriated from Malaysia’s troubled sovereign ...