UOB Group’s Suan Teck Kin, CFA, and Associate Economist Jester Koh assess the recently published Retail Sales readings in Singapore.
UOB First Singapore Bank to Trial Microsoft 365 Copilot Generative AI Tool
UOB becomes the first in Singapore to explore Microsoft's 365 Copilot, aiming to integrate Generative AI into daily banking operations.
Two men charged over suspected involvement in banking-related malware scams
SINGAPORE – Two men were charged in court on Friday for their suspected involvement in banking-related malware scams. Jerry Chua Zhen Shen, 32, and Png Kok Wah, 56, were each handed one charge of ...
We’re sticking to our China call as valuations are ‘super compelling,’ DBS says
Hou Wey Fook of Singapore's largest lender says he ranks India the highest when compared with Japan and Vietnam.
Electric Vehicles Are Fueling This Country’s Green IPO Boom
In a 20-week span alone, companies raised $2.4 billion from first-time stock sales. That’s almost as much as Hong Kong and Singapore combined. Year to date, Indonesia ranks No. 4 globally, trailing ...
Trident Digital Tech Seeks U.S. IPO Investment
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. has filed for a $50 million IPO in the US, although the final figure may differ. The company provides digital transformation services to small and medium enterprises ...
From AI to blockchain technology: How this bank is helping firms scale up internationally
Named Best Bank for Digital Solutions for the first time at the Asiamoney Banking Awards 2023, HSBC Singapore is recognised for being at the forefront of digital innovation. Read more at straitstimes ...
Birkenstock IPO: fit or flop?
Sandal firm Birkenstock is the latest high-profile listing to put the spotlight on the IPO market. IGTV financial analyst @AngelineOng takes a look at how Birkenstock’s upcoming listing is likely to ...
Singapore retail sales growth rises to higher-than-expected 4% in August
SINGAPORE’S retail sales rose 4 per cent on year in August, climbing from the revised 1.3 per cent growth recorded in July, Department of Statistics (Singstat) data showed on Thursday (Oct 5). Read ...
4 Singapore Stocks with Growth and Dividends That Are Perfect for a Retirement Portfolio
Growth investing emphasizes the increase in the value of your investment ... though – it is possible to enjoy the best of both worlds. We highlight four Singapore stocks with the potential to deliver ...
Singapore stocks rise with Wall Street rally, STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE – A modest rebound on Wall Street overnight after ... Wall Street’s relief rally came after a slight fall in Treasury yields, with investment bank Saxo’s Apac strategy team noting that the ...
Poly, ITE students to be offered stints with UOB under bank’s new work-study programme
SINGAPORE – Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education students will from 2024 have a shot at taking on roles such as assistant relationship manager or credit analyst at UOB for a year, prior to ...
UOB announces 3 new initiatives in Singapore, aimed at supporting employees across all career stages
The UUP targets to reach 500 students over three years. The new UOB Better U Campus Keeping in mind that reskilling and upskilling remain top-of-mind concerns for employees in Singapore, and a ...
Sheng Siong Group seen as defensive play amid rising inflation and slower economic growth: OCBC
The team at OCBC Investment Research (OIR) has kept its “buy” call on Sheng Siong Group OV8 - The lower estimate was due to the team’s adjustments on sales growth, gross margin and administrative ...
Business confidence rises as Singapore CEOs defy global challenges with investments into generative AI, ESG: KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook
a significant increase from 76% in 2022 Over half of Singapore CEOs or 52% are shifting capital investments towards skilling their workforce for an AI-driven future Majority of CEOs see their ESG ...
Interest rates and returns for Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) in October 2023
With the increased attention towards personal assets, people are looking to strengthen their portfolios by investing in low-risk bonds. Learn more about Singapore Savings Bond (SSB), a bond with a ...