Myanmar's military leaders are finding it harder and harder to access global funding. Singapore lender UOB's latest move to cut ties with Myanmar banks will serve as another blow to the sanction-hit ...
Indian-Origin Politician Tharman Shanmugaratnam In 3-Way Race To Become Singapore President In First Polls Since 2011
Halimah decided not to seek a second term. The three candidates for the 2023 presidential election are former senior minister Tharman, former chief investment officer with the Government of Singapore ...
HSBC Life Singapore unveils new CEO
Harpreet Bindra will oversee the company’s business strategy in Singapore. HSBC has selected Harpreet Bindra as the Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Life Singapore, pending regulatory approvals. With ...
HSBC Life Singapore names new chief executive
HSBC is set to appoint Harpreet Bindra as chief executive officer of HSBC Life (Singapore), subject to regulatory approvals.
Investment Commissioner Calls on Singapore Port Authorities to Engage in Logistics Investment in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa August 31/2023(ENA):- Investment Commissioner Lelise Neme has called on the Port Authority of Singapore officials to find a way to engage in investment in Ethiopia and share their ...
Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade
Singaporeans headed to the polls Friday in the city-state's first contested presidential election in more than a decade, a vote being closely watched as an indication of support for the ruling party a ...
Ryde Group Files for IPO With SEC
By Stephen Nakrosis Ryde Group, which is headquartered in Singapore, filed for an initial public offering Thursday with the Securities and ...
New fathers at StanChart to get 20 weeks of paid parental leave; HSBC to increase paternity and maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Two banks in Singapore are stepping up for new fathers, giving them more paid time off to care for their newborns. Starting Friday (Sep 1), employees at Standard Chartered Bank will get 20 ...
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore Changi Airport’s Wondrous ‘Jewel’ Complex
Jewel Changi Airport's HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall and a major attraction for visitors. The nature-themed complex is filled with over 2,000 trees and palms, including a ...
Commentary: Stories of Brand Singapore missing from bookshelves
Singapore has strong brands that have made a mark at home and abroad. But if nobody writes their stories, readers won't know what they're missing, says author Sue-Ann Chia.
Stablecoin Summit Singapore 2023: Inaugural Gathering of Global CBDC and Stablecoin Experts Empowering NextGen Finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently unveiled its Stablecoin Regulatory Framework to strong international reception, buttressing the nation-state's prominence as a cornerstone of the ...
UOB Kay Hian keeps ‘buy’ on Capitaland Ascott Trust with lowered target price
On Aug 2, CLAS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its sponsor, The Ascott Limited, to acquire the three assets, which are the 230-unit The Cavendish London, the 136-unit Temple Bar Hotel ...
SBF signs MOUs with UOB, Y3 Technologies to help local companies expand into Asean
The Singapore Business Federation has signed two memoranda of understanding to support Singapore businesses expanding into Asean.
Singapore’s banking giants embroiled in billion-dollar money laundering case
Prosecutors have said they are seeking documents from at least 10 financial institutions in relation to the case. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: Why aren’t Singaporean brands finding their place on bookshelves?
Singapore has strong brands that have made a mark at home and abroad. But if nobody writes their stories, readers won't know what they're missing, says author Sue-Ann Chia.
Singapore’s banking giants entangled in US$740 million money laundering scandal
The scandal has raised questions about crash barriers against illicit money flowing into one of the world’s most important financial hubs.