The benchmark Straits Times Index has outperformed the S&P 500 – in both USD and SGD terms – in recent years Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore mixed-use investment sales hit $1.9b in Q1
Hougang Central and Centrepoint deals lift volumes. Singapore’s mixed-use investment sales rose to $1.9b in the first quarter of 2026, more than doubling from the previous quarter, lifted by two major ...
Expedia SG DBS/POSB Deal Up To S$65 Off Hotels Worldwide till 25 May 2026
Use DBS65CNMY for selected hotels in China and Malaysia with a minimum spend of S$550, or DBS2660 for selected hotels in the rest of the world, excluding China and Malaysia, with a minimum spend of ...
Win a Brompton C Line bicycle worth $3,100 in ST-OCBC Cycle 2026 contest
The 18th edition of the OCBC Cycle takes place on May 9 and 10. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore emerges as top FDI source in Apr-Dec FY26, high inflows from tax havens
Singapore emerged as the top source of FDI equity inflows into India during April-December FY26, contributing $17.6 billion. The US and Mauritius followed, with significant investments also noted from ...
Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Stablecoin Mint and Redeem Service
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) today announced the launch of its stablecoin mint and redeem service. Corporate and high-net-worth clients can now ...
OCBC leads race for HSBC Indonesia retail unit – report
The bank is seeking to strike a deal that may value HSBC’s consumer banking business in Indonesia at more than Rp6tn ($350m).
OCBC shareholders criticise dividend payouts; chairman defends policy at AGM
Shareholders at UOB's AGM also queried the bank about performance and plans to expand its Asean footprint. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
The lender also flagged minimal private credit exposure, and said that its balance sheet can absorb Middle East shocks Read more at The Business Times.
CRE, Middle East, gold and directors’ fees among questions at UOB’s AGM
Questions posed at United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) 84th annual general meeting (AGM) ranged from its loan book and commercial real estate (CRE) to gold, private credit and directors’ fees. In November ...
Singapore non-oil exports climb 15.3% in March on AI electronics demand
Investing.com -- Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports increased 15.3% in March, driven by strong artificial intelligence-related demand for electronics, Enterprise Singapore said on Friday.
OCBC the preferred bidder for HSBC’s retail assets in Indonesia — Bloomberg
Fast-growing markets such as Indonesia are attracting banks looking to expand, especially with the likes of HSBC and Citigroup Inc selling some non-core assets.
OCBC is said to emerge as lead bidder for HSBC Indonesia assets
[HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] OCBC has emerged as the preferred bidder to buy HSBC Holdings’ retail assets in Indonesia, sources familiar with the matter said, as the Singaporean lender seeks to boost its ...
OCBC is lead bidder for HSBC’s Indonesia assets: Sources
A deal value HSBC’s consumer business in the country at more than 6 trillion rupiah (S$444 million), sources say. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank warns investors: ‘Buckle up, we’re in for a volatile ride’
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan cautioned investors about persistent market swings amid stretched U.S. valuations and concentrated AI stock exposure.
Digital Realty eyes S$7-B investment to bolster Singapore as APAC AI hub
Digital Realty is targeting nearly S$7 billion of total investment in Singapore, reinforcing the market’s critical role as an AI infrastructure hub for the Asia-Pacific region. Of that amount, more ...