Singapore has been at the forefront of sustainable finance in Asia, with a series of initiatives that reflect its commitment to environmental sustainability. Here are some of the specific programs and ...
Fast Lane: Maserati unveils first electric convertible in luxury segment, OCBC extends loans to used EVs
It is scheduled to arrive in Singapore at the end of 2024 ... and allows the driver to see the position of the front wheels as if looking at them from just behind. OCBC EV loans now available for used ...
OCBC’s Share Price is Touching a 52-Week High: Can the Bank Continue to Do Well?
To this end, OCBC will focus on four growth priorities to capture regional trade, investment, and wealth flows. The first is to capture rising Asian wealth with its Singapore-Hong Kong hubs. The ...
DBS and OCBC are expected to announce stable net profits for Q1
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s two major banks, DBS and OCBC are expected to announce stable net profits for the first quarter of the fiscal year, although slightly lower compared to the same period last year ...
Singapore Shares: Resistance Expected At 4,300 Points
The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, collecting more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the ...
Singapore rolls out new industry benchmark for sustainable finance skills
As the city-state seeks to expand its sustainable finance workforce over the next few years, the sector’s national certification agency has pushed out a “skills badge” that can be used to assess the ...
I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.
Dominique Raroha bought a duplex for her first home instead of a traditional apartment or house. The rental income helps pay her mortgage.
Apple’s plan to invest over S$340M to expand AMK campus welcomed as CEO meets Singapore govt leaders
The Apple CEO was in Vietnam on Apr 16, meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and pledging to up investments. “He said Apple plans to buy more components and accessories for its devices from ...
New Zealand face tough Singapore title defence at HSBC SVNS
New Zealand are in Pool A with Argentina, who sit at the top of the men’s SVNS standings with 94 points after three wins in six events, Australia and Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Apple’s S$340m investment will help Singapore develop as regional tech hub: Analysts
Tech giant Apple's latest investment in Singapore is poised to help the country develop as a regional tech hub, according to market observers. The California-based firm is putting in S$340 million to ...
Canadian teams learn draw for final HSBC SVNS regular-season stop in Singapore
Fifth-ranked Canada has been drawn with No. 1 New Zealand, No. 7 Ireland and No. 12 Spain in Pool A in women's play at the Singapore Sevens. The draw for the May 3-5 tournament at Singapore National ...
Apple to Invest $250M+ in Singapore Campus to Expand AI Roles
Apple has announced over $250 million of investment to enhance its campus in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio district, where it has earmarked ...
Singapore Market rises 1.05%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 32.97 points, or 1.05% to 3,187.66 after trading between 3,160.22 and 3,197.20. Volume of 1.88 billion shares worth S$1.43 billion changed ...
ROE target of 14% is ‘decent’ for UOB: CEO Wee Ee Cheong
UOB’S target to achieve a return on equity (ROE) of 14 per cent is “decent”, said UOB group chief executive and deputy chairman Wee Ee Cheong. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares rose on Thursday—STI climbed by 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares rose on Thursday morning, forging ahead despite a mixed bag of results from the US and other regional markets. The Business Times reports the Straits Times Index (STI) ...
Singapore’s Prime Minister-to-be will need to make tackling cost of living top priority, economists say
Another challenge is striking a balance between providing opportunities for local workers while managing the influx of foreign labour.